Tokyo Founders Fund

Binded, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pixsy, Inc., providing a blockchain-based platform that allows creators to claim and protect their copyrights. By uploading their artwork or photographs through the Binded website or integrations with creative tools like Instagram, users can establish a permanent record of ownership via a timestamp recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain. The platform issues certificates as proof of ownership and is developing technology to create unique fingerprints for copyrighted works. This service not only helps creators authenticate their rights but also assists in registering their images with the U.S. Copyright Office for enhanced protection. Additionally, Binded actively scans the web for potential copyright infringements related to claimed works, aiming to become the leading method for copyright registration and utilization over the next five years.

Paystack is a payment processing company based in Ikeja, Lagos, founded in 2015. It provides businesses in Africa with the ability to accept payments from anyone, anywhere in the world using various methods, including credit and debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money. The platform is designed to simplify the payment process, ensuring that online transactions are secure and affordable. By connecting multiple payment options, Paystack enables merchants to offer a seamless payment experience through their websites and mobile applications, facilitating easier commerce for businesses and their customers.

beSUCCESS is a media platform based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. Established in 2010, it serves as a resource for Korean startups by featuring interviews, funding news, and insights into global business ideas and trends. The platform aims to support and inspire its audience, which includes students and aspiring entrepreneurs, by providing valuable educational content and information about annual startup conferences. Through its offerings, beSUCCESS enables users to acquire knowledge that can help them launch and grow their businesses successfully.