Tokyo Founders Fund
Tokyo Founders Fund is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015 by a group of eight Japanese entrepreneurs. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, primarily focusing on markets in North America and Southeast Asia. The partners bring extensive experience from various roles in business management, including founding companies and participating in successful mergers and acquisitions. The fund is personally financed by its partners, reflecting their commitment to supporting global start-ups in their early stages of development.
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Binded
Seed Round in 2017
Binded, Inc. is a copyright protection platform that enables creators to claim and protect their copyrights on the blockchain at no cost. Based in the United States, the company allows users to upload their artwork or photographs through its website and integrations with creative tools like Instagram. Binded generates a timestamp in the Bitcoin blockchain, providing creators with a certificate as proof of ownership. The platform is developing technology to create unique fingerprints for copyrighted works and register them on the blockchain, aiming to establish a comprehensive copyright system akin to YouTube's Content ID. Additionally, Binded scans the internet for potential copyright infringements, helping creators safeguard their work. The company aspires to become the primary method for registering and managing copyrights within five years.
Paystack
Seed Round in 2016
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
Seed Round in 2016
beSUCCESS is a media platform based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2010, that focuses on startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. The company shares a wide range of content, including business ideas, success stories, interviews with startup founders, and funding news from around the globe. It aims to inspire and inform its audience, providing valuable resources and insights into industry trends. Additionally, beSUCCESS offers applications that promote education by delivering information about annual startup conferences and essential knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs, empowering them to initiate and grow their businesses effectively.
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