Global Brain

Founded in Tokyo in 1998, Global Brain is a venture capital firm focusing on seed to late-stage investments across various sectors globally. They have invested in over 300 startups, facilitating 25 IPOs and 61 M&As through hands-on support services.

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

Past deals in Entertainment

Smart Education

Venture Round in 2024
Smart Education develops educational apps focused on making learning fun and interactive. Its flagship product, Rhythm Book, is a music app for children that teaches rhythm through tapping along with popular songs. Available on iOS devices, it offers over 100 songs in English and Japanese, with additional content available for purchase via the internet.

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 startup that combines entertainment and blockchain technologies.

Modhaus

Series A in 2023
Modhaus is a pop entertainment agency specializing in architectural entertainment services.

Activ8

Venture Round in 2023
Activ8 Inc. is a content development company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in creating virtual content, focusing on virtualization and metaverse production. Its services encompass the development of digital avatars, including 3D model creation and 2D animation, as well as event sponsorship. Activ8 also offers a management tool called Bizfolio, which aids in the organization and promotion of projects within the animation, web development, and graphic design sectors. The company’s platform facilitates job matching for virtual talent and supports the sale of original goods, enhancing the planning and management capabilities for businesses engaging with virtual talent.

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

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.

Voicy

Venture Round in 2022
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

Gaudiy

Series B in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Gaudiy specializes in application development and consulting services leveraging blockchain technology. Its flagship product, Gaudiy Fanlink, is a Web3-era fan platform that maximizes fan engagement through NFTs and distributed ID technologies.

UNBEREAL

Series C in 2022
UNBEREAL develops and operates Topia, a virtual karaoke distribution platform in Japan. Founded in 2012, the company also builds shooting battle games and action games with customizable avatars, enabling users to create three-dimensional avatars within gameplay and to engage in virtual karaoke experiences through its platform.

BitStar

Series E in 2021
BitStar Inc. is a Tokyo‑based company founded in 2014 that offers a comprehensive suite of services for video and content creators. Its platform accelerates creator growth by providing content production, brand development, and data analytics tools. The firm also supplies influencer marketing and support services, including promotion through advertising solutions for travel, gaming, cosmetics, automotive, toy, and consumer goods sectors, as well as event management such as pop‑up stores and off‑sessions. Additional services cover merchandising, VTuber and music production, fan‑letter and gift handling, and accounting. BitStar operates an online fan club called Costa and facilitates media appearances on television, magazines, and other outlets, while enabling overseas casting. The company partners with advertising networks to help creators, enterprises, and entertainment entities enhance audience engagement and build sustainable digital brands.

WHYNOT Media

Series C in 2021
WHYNOT Media is a Seoul-based media company that develops and produces digital entertainment, including content IP, short-form drama, web entertainment, branded content, and transmedia storytelling. It operates a web content production platform that creates adaptable content franchises centered on drama, tailoring output to diverse cultural backgrounds to reach broader audiences. The company emphasizes easy access to entertainment through its platform by developing scalable web dramas and related formats.

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.

PlaceHolder

Series B in 2019
Placeholder, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a digital theme park utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging experiences for both children and adults. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of interactive products, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. By merging digital technology with real-world environments, Placeholder aims to inspire and excite users through innovative and immersive experiences.

PlaceHolder

Venture Round in 2019
Placeholder, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a digital theme park utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging experiences for both children and adults. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of interactive products, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. By merging digital technology with real-world environments, Placeholder aims to inspire and excite users through innovative and immersive experiences.

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.

Voicy

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

BitStar

Series C in 2018
BitStar Inc. is a Tokyo‑based company founded in 2014 that offers a comprehensive suite of services for video and content creators. Its platform accelerates creator growth by providing content production, brand development, and data analytics tools. The firm also supplies influencer marketing and support services, including promotion through advertising solutions for travel, gaming, cosmetics, automotive, toy, and consumer goods sectors, as well as event management such as pop‑up stores and off‑sessions. Additional services cover merchandising, VTuber and music production, fan‑letter and gift handling, and accounting. BitStar operates an online fan club called Costa and facilitates media appearances on television, magazines, and other outlets, while enabling overseas casting. The company partners with advertising networks to help creators, enterprises, and entertainment entities enhance audience engagement and build sustainable digital brands.

BitStar

Series B in 2017
BitStar Inc. is a Tokyo‑based company founded in 2014 that offers a comprehensive suite of services for video and content creators. Its platform accelerates creator growth by providing content production, brand development, and data analytics tools. The firm also supplies influencer marketing and support services, including promotion through advertising solutions for travel, gaming, cosmetics, automotive, toy, and consumer goods sectors, as well as event management such as pop‑up stores and off‑sessions. Additional services cover merchandising, VTuber and music production, fan‑letter and gift handling, and accounting. BitStar operates an online fan club called Costa and facilitates media appearances on television, magazines, and other outlets, while enabling overseas casting. The company partners with advertising networks to help creators, enterprises, and entertainment entities enhance audience engagement and build sustainable digital brands.

Wonderplanet

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2012, Wonderplanet specializes in designing and developing native language applications and games for smartphones and tablets. Its offerings include 2D and 3D games for iOS and Android platforms.

every

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, every, Inc. is a Japanese company that produces and distributes online videos across various platforms. These include DELISH KITCHEN for food recipes, KALOS for beauty and fashion, MAMADAYS for family-oriented content, and TIMELINE for entertainment. The company also offers advertising services on its platforms.

Wonderplanet

Series D in 2016
Founded in 2012, Wonderplanet specializes in designing and developing native language applications and games for smartphones and tablets. Its offerings include 2D and 3D games for iOS and Android platforms.

Wonderplanet

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2012, Wonderplanet specializes in designing and developing native language applications and games for smartphones and tablets. Its offerings include 2D and 3D games for iOS and Android platforms.

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 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.

Mutations Studio

Seed Round in 2013
Mutations Studio is a game development company focused on the planning, production, and sales of online and smartphone games. It engages in the entire lifecycle of game software, from initial concept development to manufacturing and distribution. By leveraging industry expertise, Mutations Studio aims to create engaging gaming experiences that cater to a diverse audience.
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