Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director

Hogil Doh

General Partner

Thomas Duong

Principal

Brian Flucht

Partner / US Division Head

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Kenji Hayashi

Principal

Shohei Hayashi

Partner

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Principal

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner / US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner / Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner

Daisuke Kashiro

General Partner

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director / US NY Office

Issei Kokubu

Director

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director

KyungHun Lee

Partner

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Tatsuya Matsumoto

Partner / Singapore Office Representative

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director

Ai Minamizaki

Principal

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner / M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Principal, Investment Group

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal

Tetsui Okada

Director

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner

Rampalli Karthik

Principal

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Masumi Sato

Principal

Naoki Sato

Principal, Investment Group

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Principal

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO and Board Member

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director

Hiroki Takai

Director

Toko Takao

Principal

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda Ph.D

Principal, Investment Group

Takuya Ukai

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal, Investment Group

Takuro Yoda

Principal, Investment Group

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Past deals in Entertainment

FLASH

Seed Round in 2024
FLASH is an entertainment and technology startup.

Utaite

Series A in 2024
Utaite is a company that operates an entertainment platform. Its core business involves planning, producing, and developing entertainment content to support and promote content creators. The platform aims to enhance creators' self-actualization, improve fan experiences, and facilitate growth on social media. Utaite provides constant support to creators, maximizing opportunities to engage and satisfy their fan base.

Brave Group

Series D in 2024
Brave Group, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in intellectual property development services tailored for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Unlimited.Co., Ltd., Brave Group focuses on creating and distributing various forms of media, including videos, music, and online events. The company leverages animation production technology to offer marketing and production support services, aiming to transform the local entertainment market. Additionally, Brave Group develops innovative intellectual property, such as virtual reality content, facilitating advertising opportunities for businesses while enhancing entertainment options for consumers.

AnotherBall

Seed Round in 2023
AnotherBall is a blockchain startup focused on digital entertainment, specifically through the development of a new VTuber project. The company aims to create a sustainable platform within the Web3 space, allowing users to express their identities and passions. By leveraging VTubing technology, AnotherBall provides opportunities for streamers, illustrators, and music and video producers to earn income from their creative endeavors. This approach fosters a community where participants can thrive while navigating the evolving landscape of digital entertainment and blockchain technology.

Modhaus

Series A in 2023
Modhaus is a pop entertainment agency that specializes in managing K-pop artists and enhancing fan engagement. The company operates a fan entertainment platform that utilizes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology to create an open architecture entertainment ecosystem. This innovative approach allows fans to actively participate in the management and operation of global K-pop artists and their performances, fostering a more interactive and immersive experience for audiences. By combining entertainment with advanced technology, Modhaus aims to redefine the relationship between artists and their fans in the rapidly evolving landscape of pop culture.

Digital Entertainment Asset

Venture Round in 2023
Digital Entertainment Asset is an IT services company focused on the development of an entertainment platform that integrates web3 technologies. It specializes in creating crypto games and operates a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing users with opportunities to engage in gamification while earning rewards. The company's offerings aim to enhance user engagement through innovative gaming experiences and a variety of crypto-related services.

Sorajima

Series C in 2023
Sorajima is an entertainment and media company focused on the production of comics, cartoon stories, and anime. It operates a webtoon production studio that specializes in animation, bringing popular characters from movies and television to life in animated formats. By offering content creation services, Sorajima enables audiences to experience their favorite superstars in a new and engaging way, enhancing the accessibility and enjoyment of animated storytelling.

Gaudiy

Series B in 2022
Gaudiy Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates in the fan economy by leveraging blockchain technology. The company has developed Gaudiy Fanlink, a platform that enhances fan engagement through Web3 innovations such as NFTs and distributed IDs (DIDs). Gaudiy's offerings include an IP community system that enables the tracking and accumulation of fan activity data, fostering an ecosystem that accurately recognizes and rewards fan contributions and enthusiasm. The company aims to digitize the entertainment sector by promoting community activities centered around manga, anime, games, sports, and idols, thereby creating a collaborative economic environment for these products.

Unbereal

Series C in 2022
Unbereal Inc. is a Japanese company founded on May 7, 2012, that specializes in the development and operation of Topia, a virtual karaoke distribution platform. The platform allows users to engage in karaoke while also offering features for creating customizable three-dimensional avatars. In addition to its karaoke services, Unbereal's application supports the development of various gaming experiences, including shooting battle and action games, enhancing user interaction within an augmented and virtual reality environment.

Asoview

Series E in 2021
Asoview is an online booking platform that specializes in providing services for tours, activities, and attractions. The platform allows users to easily book a diverse range of experiences, including water and motorsports, sightseeing tours, horse trekking, cooking classes, and cultural activities. By offering a comprehensive selection of options, Asoview enables individuals to discover and secure reservations for various activities that align with their interests, enhancing their travel experiences.

Soft Gear

Series B in 2021
Soft Gear is a comprehensive service provider focused on technology development for the entertainment sector, particularly in Japan. The company specializes in online game development, offering contract-based services that include game design, debugging, and operational support. With expertise in in-game debugging and the development of essential high-speed network functions, Soft Gear enables clients to efficiently create, develop, and publish their video game projects. The company's approach caters to the specific needs of the gaming industry, ensuring a streamlined process for clients looking to enhance their online gaming offerings.

WHYNOT Media

Series C in 2021
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in developing and operating a video content streaming platform. The company focuses on producing and offering a diverse range of entertainment content, including web series, short films, and web dramas. Notable titles produced by WHYNOT Media include "Secret Crushes," "Always a Boyfriend," "Never a Boyfriend," and "Office Watch." The company excels in creating content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, often through branded content and transmedia storytelling. By emphasizing short-form drama and versatile content franchises, WHYNOT Media aims to provide easily accessible entertainment for its audience.

FIREBUG

Venture Round in 2020
FIREBUG Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in media content creation and marketing services. The company offers comprehensive solutions including marketing planning for mass and digital platforms, public relations support, TV commercial production, media buying, event planning, and smartphone video distribution. FIREBUG also facilitates talent development for comedians, actresses, models, artists, and creators by arranging production plans and creating IP and advertising items based on their social networking sites. Additionally, they provide basic marketing assistance and advertising services for businesses.

SHOWROOM

Venture Round in 2020
SHOWROOM Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a live video streaming platform. The company specializes in broadcasting live shows, primarily featuring Japanese idols and voice actors. SHOWROOM also offers program production and video content services, positioning itself as a comprehensive media company. It functions as a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd.

Livestreamers

Venture Round in 2020
Livestreamers operate as production agencies focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. They provide a range of services, including video production and the live distribution of online content. Additionally, these agencies create and distribute media for promotional purposes, as well as manage processes and events. By leveraging these services, they enable businesses and customers to engage in new forms of live entertainment, enhancing the overall experience for audiences.

4DReplay

Venture Round in 2019
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

Realeyes

Series B in 2019
Realeyes is a pioneering company specializing in computer vision and emotion AI. It helps businesses enhance customer experiences and drive growth by measuring human responses to video content at scale and speed. Using webcams and advanced machine learning techniques, Realeyes' platform analyzes facial expressions to quantify emotional reactions, enabling clients like Mars Inc., P&G, and Netflix to create targeted, optimized content. Over 200 leading brands and media companies rely on Realeyes for these insights.

Livestreamers

Venture Round in 2019
Livestreamers operate as production agencies focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. They provide a range of services, including video production and the live distribution of online content. Additionally, these agencies create and distribute media for promotional purposes, as well as manage processes and events. By leveraging these services, they enable businesses and customers to engage in new forms of live entertainment, enhancing the overall experience for audiences.

4DReplay

Venture Round in 2018
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

4DReplay

Series A in 2017
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

Soft Gear

Venture Round in 2015
Soft Gear is a comprehensive service provider focused on technology development for the entertainment sector, particularly in Japan. The company specializes in online game development, offering contract-based services that include game design, debugging, and operational support. With expertise in in-game debugging and the development of essential high-speed network functions, Soft Gear enables clients to efficiently create, develop, and publish their video game projects. The company's approach caters to the specific needs of the gaming industry, ensuring a streamlined process for clients looking to enhance their online gaming offerings.

Live Aid

Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a provider of web and application services for smartphones, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing applications for devices such as iPhones and Androids, as well as web applications and system contract development. Live Aid enhances advertisement delivery services on smartphones through its product, AID, which focuses on delivering the latest information and engaging content across various genres, including virtual reality. Additionally, the company offers services that include verifying guest identities and managing check-in tasks.

Rainbow

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 1995, Rainbow is now a European leader in the production of children's animation. Rainbow has a unique ability to create content for all kinds of media, providing many different ways of communicating with the public: TV series, movies, events, the internet, DVDs, magazines, toys, video games, and all product categories subject to licensing. As a result, Rainbow is able to meet the demand for total family entertainment.

Plumzi

Seed Round in 2013
Plumzi, Inc. is a provider of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, Plumzi enables children to engage with characters and influence the narrative through interactive features such as touch, voice, and tilt. The platform facilitates studios and creators in authoring and streaming appisodes, a novel form of interactive entertainment that can be experienced on various devices, including tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.

ZOZI

Series A in 2010
ZOZI designs and develops a web-based bookings, payments, and customer management software for tour, activity, and event businesses. It offers introductory flight lessons, vineyard tours and wine tasting by horseback, diving for abalone, ice climbing frozen waterfalls, celebrity and athlete experiences, and various accessible adventures. The company also provides weekend getaways and vacation packages for customers. ZOZI was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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