Mizuho Capital

Established in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries, Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank. With approximately ¥50 billion JPY under management, it focuses on investments in information technology and biotechnology sectors.

Shinichiro Hisaya

Investment Manager

Katsuya Hori

General Manager, Investment Department

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Rikizo Kurosaki

General Manager

Mitsumasa Matsumoto

General Manager, Investment Department

Past deals in Media

Spectee

Venture Round in 2023
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

Minto

Venture Round in 2022
Minto facilitates a creator economy focused on manga and anime artists. It supports creators from planning to post-production analysis, fostering communication between them and their audience.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Tribal Media House is a provider of digital marketing services focused on igniting customer engagement and passion. The company offers a diverse array of products and services, including creative production, consulting, marketing strategy planning, marketing research, social listening, and branding assistance. Additionally, it manages official accounts and provides in-house marketing training. Tribal Media House is dedicated to delivering comprehensive support to its clients, ranging from major corporations to smaller entities, addressing their unique marketing challenges through innovative solutions and tools related to social media.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2020
TVISION INSIGHTS Co. Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in media research focused on television. The company utilizes advanced human body recognition technology to measure and analyze the "viewing quality" of TV commercials and programs. This innovative approach allows TVISION INSIGHTS to capture unique data on TV viewing behavior in living rooms, creating a comprehensive dataset that is uncommon in the industry. With an emphasis on global expansion, the company has established additional offices in Boston and New York, and continues to pursue growth opportunities across various markets. By addressing the evolving challenges of the television landscape, TVISION INSIGHTS aims to unlock the full potential of TV as a medium.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production as well as product development services. The company focuses on a variety of video marketing solutions, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) initiatives, recruitment videos, and landing videos. By integrating innovative video content into marketing strategies, MIL aims to enhance engagement and drive results for its clients.

Noin

Series B in 2019
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.

Cocktail Make

Series A in 2019
Cocktail Make, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in video production services for businesses. Established in 2014, the company has developed and operates a video generation tool known as "RICHKA." This innovative platform enables users to create high-quality video content efficiently, catering to the growing demand for engaging visual media in various industries. By combining technology with creative expertise, Cocktail Make aims to enhance the video production process and help businesses effectively communicate their messages through dynamic visual storytelling.

GIFMAGAZINE

Debt Financing in 2019
GIFMAGAZINE is a Tokyo-based platform that develops and operates a GIF posting, sharing, and search service for animated images. Founded in 2013, it supports Japan's largest GIF art community, hosting a high volume of works and enabling creators to showcase their motion graphics through a searchable archive. The platform also recognizes standout contributors as Official GIFers, highlighting distinctive, artistic GIFs within the community. By offering straightforward posting, discovery, and sharing capabilities, GIFMAGAZINE aims to advance GIF culture and facilitate global dialogue around animation and visual storytelling.

Digital Cruise

Venture Round in 2018
Digital Cruise specializes in cloud-based video distribution services for digital signage. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers tools for creating and managing complex contents, supporting features such as video on demand, live content distribution, digital rights management, and multi-device viewing.

Noin

Series A in 2018
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.

VAZ

Venture Round in 2018
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in promoting content and communicating ideas. The company collaborates with YouTubers and other influential creators to drive social change through everyday small actions. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management. By leveraging these services, VAZ enables corporate clients and businesses to effectively raise awareness about their products, share their philosophies, and inspire broader audiences.

Adoir

Seed Round in 2017
Adoir Inc. is an online video communication company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012. The company focuses on developing an information sharing and review platform for video production, catering primarily to technology companies seeking to promote their products and services. Adoir aims to highlight the value of Japanese technology and culture by creating engaging video content that can be shared globally. With a vision of "Japan worth spreading," Adoir seeks to discover and showcase the unique aspects of Japan to an international audience, thereby enhancing the country's exports through effective online video promotion.

Cozre

Venture Round in 2017
Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.

Spectee

Series B in 2017
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

Spectee

Series A in 2016
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

Locus

Venture Round in 2014
Locus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in producing animation videos and providing video marketing consulting services. Founded in 2010, Locus offers a range of services including video planning and production, advertising, media management, and web and graphic design. Additionally, the company supports recruitment efforts, enhancing its portfolio of services aimed at helping clients effectively communicate their messages through engaging visual content.

AppBroadCast

Venture Round in 2014
AppBroadCast Co., Ltd. specializes in the marketing and promotion of smartphone game applications. The company provides a comprehensive game media service for smartphone users, delivering content that includes the latest game information, strategy guides, and featured reviews. Additionally, AppBroadCast offers free in-game items for top-rated games, enhancing the gaming experience for users and helping to drive engagement with various game titles. Through its targeted services, the company aims to connect gamers with the most relevant and popular mobile games in the market.

Logly

Venture Round in 2013
Logly is a Japan-based technology company that specializes in media technology, advertising technology, and data marketing. It operates Logly Lift, an advertising service platform that delivers corporate content to users through media and brand recognition, as well as Loyalfarm, an audience engagement tool, and Zenback, a widget that aggregates article data from across the web. The company primarily serves advertisers and distributors, focusing on helping brands reach audiences and measure engagement through its suite of advertising and data tools.

Flame Hearts

Venture Round in 2010
Flame Hearts is a digital content production company specializing in game development and 3D modeling. The company provides a range of services that include game planning, 3D motion graphics, and social game management. Additionally, Flame Hearts creates digital content for various applications, including social and consumer games, native apps, CG animation, and pre-visualization for films. With a focus on high-quality video materials, the company caters to the diverse needs of clients in the gaming and entertainment industries, ensuring comprehensive support from concept to execution.

Mode Media

Series D in 2009
Mode Media, founded in Silicon Valley in 2004, is a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month. The company aims to help people discover relevant content by combining human curation with technology that distributes content to the right audience at the right time. Mode Media is focused on building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators, utilizing distribution and streaming technology to deliver targeted native videos, content, and branded entertainment in real-time. With Mode.com as its owned social networking platform, creators can upload videos and create content stories that are curated by professional editors and personalized through the Mode content algorithm technology. Within six months of its launch, Mode has attracted 31 million unique monthly users and has exceeded 1 billion streamed video views.

All Ads

Venture Round in 2007
All Ads is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in digital marketing services aimed at enhancing the cost-effectiveness of advertising for business professionals. The company focuses on lifetime value (LTV) marketing, integrating data, technology, and consulting to optimize advertising strategies. In addition to LTV marketing, All Ads provides in-house media management and licensing services, which encompass affiliate advertising consulting, operational advertising consulting, and roundtable discussions. The company's mission is to support the growth of advertisers by improving their advertising performance and overall business outcomes.
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