TRiCERA, Inc. is an online arts and crafts e-commerce marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company provides a platform designed to support artists in advancing their careers by removing barriers of language and distance. It operates as an online art gallery, enabling local artists to sell contemporary art to a global audience. TRiCERA manages all aspects of the art sales process, including customer negotiations, collection and delivery, and arrangements for returns. This approach allows artists to engage with collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide while remaining in their own countries.
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Nailie is a mobile application that connects customers with nail art specialists. It facilitates direct reservations at salons, offers deals on trending designs, and allows users to stock their favorite designs based on preferences.
Indent creates products that help writers create original works such as novels, manga, screenplays, and game scenarios. They will work to create an environment in which artists can focus on their creations and enjoy sharing their work.
HYPE operates live music venues, manages artists, and develops web services, delivering comprehensive entertainment solutions.
Quan
Venture Round in 2019
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.
Tokyo Otaku Mode
Venture Round in 2018
Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. is a multimedia company focused on delivering Japanese pop culture content to a global audience. Founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, with a branch in Mitaka-shi, Japan, the company operates otakumode.com, which features user-generated content such as artwork and cosplay photos alongside professionally curated articles on anime, manga, and games. The platform serves as a hub for otaku news and fosters community engagement through social media, boasting over 10 million fans on Facebook. In addition to news and content, Tokyo Otaku Mode promotes and supports creators by providing translation services, showcasing their work internationally, and selling a curated selection of otaku merchandise through its e-commerce site, thereby making Japanese pop culture accessible to fans worldwide.