FLASH is an entertainment and technology startup.
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 developing a new VTuber project that aims to create a sustainable platform for users in the Web3 space. The company leverages VTubing technology to offer streamers, illustrators, musicians, and video producers an environment where they can authentically express themselves and generate income from their passions. By combining entertainment with blockchain innovation, AnotherBall seeks to empower content creators and foster a vibrant community that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
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 that operates an entertainment platform focused on web3 technologies. It specializes in the development of crypto games and offers a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing users with opportunities to earn rewards through gameplay. The company aims to address challenges in the gaming industry by integrating gamification into its services, creating engaging experiences that combine entertainment with financial incentives.
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 Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in application development and consulting services utilizing blockchain technology. The firm operates within the fan-economy sector, offering a platform known as Gaudiy Fanlink. This Web3-era platform enhances fan engagement by leveraging blockchain innovations such as NFTs and distributed IDs. Gaudiy's approach includes an IP community system that captures and analyzes fan activity data, fostering an ecosystem that accurately recognizes and rewards fan contributions and enthusiasm. Additionally, Gaudiy promotes digitization in the entertainment industry, focusing on manga, anime, games, sports, and idols, and aims to create a collaborative economic environment for product development and community activities.
Unbereal Inc. is a Japanese company founded on May 7, 2012, that focuses on the development and operation of a virtual karaoke distribution platform known as Topia. The platform allows users to engage in karaoke while also offering features for creating shooting battle games and action games. Unbereal's application enables users to design customizable three-dimensional avatars, enhancing the interactive experience of both karaoke and gaming. Through its innovative approach, Unbereal merges augmented reality and virtual reality elements, catering to a diverse audience looking for engaging entertainment options.
Asoview is an online booking platform that specializes in facilitating reservations for a diverse range of tourist activities and experiences. The company's services encompass various options, including water and motorsports, sightseeing tours, horse trekking, cooking classes, and cultural activities. By providing a comprehensive and user-friendly interface, Asoview enables customers to easily discover and book activities that match their interests, streamlining the planning process for travelers and enhancing their overall experience.
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
Soft Gear
Series B in 2021
Soft Gear is a comprehensive service provider specializing in technology development for online content and game development, primarily catering to the entertainment sector in Japan. The company offers a range of services, including contract-based online game development, game debugging, and in-game debugging services that necessitate large-scale capacity. Additionally, Soft Gear focuses on developing high-speed network functions essential for online game development. By delivering these specialized services, the company enables clients to efficiently develop and publish their video game projects.
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.
SHOWROOM
Venture Round in 2020
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.
Livestreamers
Venture Round in 2020
Liver Co is a production agency focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. The company offers a range of services, including video production, live distribution of online content, and the creation and distribution of promotional media. Additionally, they assist with process and event management, enabling businesses and customers to develop new live entertainment experiences. Through its comprehensive approach, Liver Co supports organizations in effectively engaging their audiences with high-quality live content.
4DReplay
Venture Round in 2019
4DReplay Inc., established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing advanced video production systems. The company's core technology involves a set of 4K cameras and proprietary software, enabling the creation of highly detailed, four-dimensional time-slice videos. This innovative approach allows for dynamic expressions and multi-angle replays in sports, entertainment, and other events, providing users with unprecedented control over viewing angles via mobile devices.
Livestreamers
Venture Round in 2019
Liver Co is a production agency focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. The company offers a range of services, including video production, live distribution of online content, and the creation and distribution of promotional media. Additionally, they assist with process and event management, enabling businesses and customers to develop new live entertainment experiences. Through its comprehensive approach, Liver Co supports organizations in effectively engaging their audiences with high-quality live content.
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
4DReplay
Venture Round in 2018
4DReplay Inc., established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing advanced video production systems. The company's core technology involves a set of 4K cameras and proprietary software, enabling the creation of highly detailed, four-dimensional time-slice videos. This innovative approach allows for dynamic expressions and multi-angle replays in sports, entertainment, and other events, providing users with unprecedented control over viewing angles via mobile devices.
4DReplay Inc., established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing advanced video production systems. The company's core technology involves a set of 4K cameras and proprietary software, enabling the creation of highly detailed, four-dimensional time-slice videos. This innovative approach allows for dynamic expressions and multi-angle replays in sports, entertainment, and other events, providing users with unprecedented control over viewing angles via mobile devices.
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
Every
Venture Round in 2016
Every, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Minato City, Japan, is a media company that specializes in producing and distributing online video content. It operates platforms such as Delish Kitchen, Kalos, Mammadays, and Timeline, offering a diverse range of videos including food recipes, makeup and fashion, family-oriented content, and entertainment. The company also provides advertising services on these platforms, serving various industries like gourmet, entertainment, news, sports, and music.
Soft Gear
Venture Round in 2015
Soft Gear is a comprehensive service provider specializing in technology development for online content and game development, primarily catering to the entertainment sector in Japan. The company offers a range of services, including contract-based online game development, game debugging, and in-game debugging services that necessitate large-scale capacity. Additionally, Soft Gear focuses on developing high-speed network functions essential for online game development. By delivering these specialized services, the company enables clients to efficiently develop and publish their video game projects.
Live Aid
Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing applications for smartphones and web services. It creates innovative solutions for both Android and iPhone devices, enhancing advertisement delivery through its product AID. In addition to app development, Live Aid focuses on providing systems that deliver up-to-date information and engaging content across various genres of virtual reality. The company also offers features that facilitate check-in processes, including guest identity verification and key handover services. Through its diverse offerings, Live Aid aims to improve user experience and connectivity in the digital landscape.
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, Inc. is a developer of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones, offering an interactive experience for children. The platform enables users to engage with characters and influence the narrative through touch, voice, and tilt interactions. This innovative approach allows studios and creators to author and stream "appisodes," a unique format of entertainment suited for tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets. Established in 2012, Plumzi is headquartered in Redwood City, California.