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 Virtual Reality

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.

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.

Kreation

Seed Round in 2023
Kreation operates as a global platform that combines gaming and cyber fashion to connect fashion brands, creators and consumers. It functions as a digital content distribution platform designed to support Japanese creators in reaching global markets, offering tools for mobile gaming, digital art collection, and online marketplaces linked to physical goods. The platform also provides creator funding and community features, enabling artists and brands to share and sell their work internationally with clear ownership, engaged audiences and additional revenue opportunities.

Telexistence

Series B in 2023
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.

Cluster

Series D in 2023
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.

Neurable

Series A in 2023
Neurable develops AI-powered neurotechnology for brain-computer interfaces. Its platform translates brain signals into actionable inputs, enabling users to interact with software and devices using only their thoughts.

DataMesh

Series B in 2022
DataMesh specializes in digital twin and mixed reality solutions, transforming industries through real-time data integration with immersive 3D environments. Its flagship platform, FactVerse, enables precise simulations, effective training, and efficient maintenance workflows across manufacturing, construction, and facility management sectors.

Telexistence

Series A in 2021
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.

Psychic VR Lab

Venture Round in 2021
Psychic VR Lab is a startup company that handles fashion VR and MR shopping service STYLY. They are creating a future where they will live in space.

Synamon

Series B in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.

Cluster

Series C in 2020
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.

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.

Synamon

Series A in 2019
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.

Telexistence

Series A in 2018
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.

Cluster

Series B in 2018
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.

exiii

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, exiii specializes in developing wearable robotic devices that enhance user experience in extended reality (XR). Their flagship product, EXOS, is a haptic device designed to simulate touch sensations, enabling more immersive VR experiences.

Hacosco

Venture Round in 2017
Hacosco Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development, planning, sales, and management of virtual reality (VR) services. The company provides accessible VR experiences through its innovative smartphone VR service, which utilizes a simple viewer compatible with smartphones. This approach allows users to engage with virtual reality without the need for expensive head-mounted displays or complex equipment, making VR technology more available to the general public. Hacosco's product offerings include VR goggles and 360-degree cameras, designed to enhance the user experience in the growing field of virtual reality.

Telexistence

Seed Round in 2017
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.

Tricol

Venture Round in 2017
Tricol Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing high-quality virtual reality (VR) content for gaming experiences. The company's portfolio includes innovative titles such as PLANNES, a zero-gravity tennis game; Counter Fight, a fast-paced VR cooking game; and Free Throw Bomber, a ball-throwing game. Tricol aims to create engaging, short-time enjoyable VR experiences that can be globally accessed, thereby contributing to the growth of virtual reality technology.

Hacosco

Venture Round in 2016
Hacosco Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development, planning, sales, and management of virtual reality (VR) services. The company provides accessible VR experiences through its innovative smartphone VR service, which utilizes a simple viewer compatible with smartphones. This approach allows users to engage with virtual reality without the need for expensive head-mounted displays or complex equipment, making VR technology more available to the general public. Hacosco's product offerings include VR goggles and 360-degree cameras, designed to enhance the user experience in the growing field of virtual reality.

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.
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