CyberAgent Ventures

Fondi is an English conversation communication service that allows people to live a virtual communal life with the world. Fondi is a metaverse space where people can practice English conversation with English learners from all over the world.

Allesgood is a job-matching platform that connects students with companies addressing social issues such as climate change and inequality. It facilitates sustainability transformation in the business sector by aligning student aspirations with corporate social initiatives.

Allesgood is a job-matching platform that connects students with companies addressing social issues such as climate change and inequality. It facilitates sustainability transformation in the business sector by aligning student aspirations with corporate social initiatives.

Waffle Journal is a platform facilitating group journaling for families and friends. It provides a safe space for individuals to express thoughts, reflect on experiences, strengthen connections, and reduce social isolation.

10sec is an online marketplace for Instagram users to post items for sale in under 10 seconds and shop the stores of other users. Our core target are users already using Instgram to buy and sell. There are more than 2 million posts to Instagram using the #forsale hashtag, but there is currently no feature to unite these posts and provide a safe, efficient marketplace. 10sec provides a space to market goods, a safe and secure payment system and a unified shipping system. It also provides a platform for discovery commerce, adding a social element. Users log on for fun, as well as to exchange goods. We are currently creating an app which will allow users to post items not only from 10sec, but from other apps like Instagram and Vine.

Lang-8, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that operates a language exchange social networking platform designed to enhance language learning through community interaction. The platform allows users to write journal entries in the language they are learning, which are then corrected by native speakers. This reciprocal learning process enables users to improve their writing skills while also assisting others in their language acquisition. Lang-8 supports over 70 languages and boasts a diverse community of users from 180 countries, fostering a global environment for cultural and linguistic exchange. The company utilizes computer-assisted language learning technology to facilitate this educational experience, making it accessible for learners at various proficiency levels.

Zawatt Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development of social media applications and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplaces. The company operates two primary platforms: Smaoku, which facilitates the online sale of second-hand branded goods through a cross-border auction model, and WishScope, a social bulletin board that allows users to trade second-hand items, exchange skills, and connect with others. Zawatt aims to create an interactive environment for users to engage in commerce while ensuring authenticity in transactions. In February 2017, Zawatt became a subsidiary of Mercari, a notable C2C marketplace in Japan.

Retty is a Japanese online platform that operates a real-name gourmet service for discovering and sharing restaurant information. It provides restaurant reviews and recommendations, enabling users to search for dining options in Japan based on recommendations from friends and others with similar tastes. The platform functions as a social dining community where users can share experiences and plan where to eat, emphasizing authenticity and personalized search. Retty focuses on delivering curated restaurant information through a single gourmet platform.

Founded in Tokyo in 2012, Revolver develops a social networking platform that enables users to create or join communities, upload digital content, and engage through direct messaging. The platform offers analytics tools for user demographics and domain mapping. It caters to celebrities, luxury brands, and the entertainment industry seeking to connect with customers.

Foody Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates an online restaurant search and user-review portal known as Foody.vn. This free app is designed to assist customers in discovering the best dining experiences across Vietnam, featuring a comprehensive network of restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, and resorts. Foody.vn enables users to find nearby dining options while providing honest ratings and reviews from both consumers and food critics. Users can submit text and image reviews, contributing to evaluations based on food quality, location, ambiance, pricing, and service. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, enhancing user engagement and facilitating informed dining choices.

FashionGuide, established in 2008, is Taiwan's largest beauty community platform, focusing on fashion and beauty content. The platform provides customer reviews, information, and discussion channels that empower users to stay informed about mainstream trends and products in the industry. In addition to serving as a community hub for beauty enthusiasts, FashionGuide offers integrated marketing services for major beauty brands, particularly those based in Europe and America, and has successfully promoted a unique beauty product certification mark. With a comprehensive evaluation process, FashionGuide has awarded this mark to over 360 brands, highlighting quality and consumer trust. Furthermore, the company operates its own beauty brand, FG 1028, alongside other popular beauty products to cater to consumer preferences.

Founded in Tokyo in 2012, Revolver develops a social networking platform that enables users to create or join communities, upload digital content, and engage through direct messaging. The platform offers analytics tools for user demographics and domain mapping. It caters to celebrities, luxury brands, and the entertainment industry seeking to connect with customers.

Baitianshi.com (白天使) is a social network for doctors and medical workers to discuss and share information, documents, and more. It aims to establish an SNS site for medical professionals through the sharing of internal and external resources such as medicine development, case discussion, document sharing, and more. It is also committed to establish ""Baitianshi"", which is an open and interesting interactive platform for doctors' communication in China, hoping to provide a homey communication space for those doctors who work so hard for human health through internet. Since its establishment, Baitianshi.com has spared no efforts to create a relaxing and enjoyable interactive platform for doctors and medical practitioners in China, through which the users could keep closer contact with their friends, alumnus, and colleagues, and share their experience and happiness in the field of medical science.

Foody Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates an online restaurant search and user-review portal known as Foody.vn. This free app is designed to assist customers in discovering the best dining experiences across Vietnam, featuring a comprehensive network of restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, and resorts. Foody.vn enables users to find nearby dining options while providing honest ratings and reviews from both consumers and food critics. Users can submit text and image reviews, contributing to evaluations based on food quality, location, ambiance, pricing, and service. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, enhancing user engagement and facilitating informed dining choices.

iCook.tw is an online platform that enables users to discover, share, and follow recipes, with a focus on Taiwanese cuisine. The service provides cooking information, recipes, and videos that help users cook by following posted instructions, supporting practical, step-by-step guidance for home cooks. The emphasis is on user-generated content and accessible cooking tips, making it easy to explore traditional and contemporary dishes through community-shared posts.

9tong.com (久通网) is a commercial social network based on mobile internet. It has received two rounds of venture capital investments from Matrix Partners, Japanese CA Venture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. 9tong.com was founded in Shanghai, in September, 2011. It expects to establish a real-name commercial social network with a corresponding integrity evaluation system to promote the connection management, working efficiency, and business quality of business people.

Beatrobo is a social music platform based in Tokyo, Japan, launched on February 22, 2012. It allows users to collect and share music and videos from the web, fostering a community where users can instantly listen to their friends' musical selections. The platform differentiates itself by utilizing customizable robot avatars as tools for sharing songs and discovering new artists, enhancing user interaction. Beatrobo also enables users to create public playlists, facilitating a seamless experience in accessing and sharing digital content without the complexities often associated with digital services.

Talknote Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in April 2010 that specializes in developing a corporate communication platform and a micro social communication service application. Its platform is designed to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction by revitalizing communication within organizations. Talknote offers features such as group communication and text messaging, as well as tools for managing business requests and deadlines. By fostering lively interaction among employees, Talknote aims to create a more collaborative and productive work environment.

Matchalarm is a domestic matchmaking and dating application that leverages users' Facebook social graphs to facilitate connections. Launched by Chihiro Aihara and based in Tokyo, Japan, the app delivers a new match to users every morning at 8 a.m. If users find each other appealing, they can initiate a conversation within the app. Additionally, the platform allows users to view each other's profiles for a limited period, streamlining the matchmaking process. The service aims to simplify the dating experience by offering quality matchmaking support through its innovative approach.

Insight Plus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in mobile application development. Founded in 2011 by Masao Yagi, it has developed a social shopping app called Shopping+. This innovative app allows users to "check in" objects found in physical stores, enabling them to share pricing information and other relevant details with others. Through its focus on enhancing the shopping experience, Insight Plus aims to connect consumers in a more interactive and informative manner.

Wondershake, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2011. The company creates a social media platform designed to enhance real-world interactions by visualizing people's identities through tags. This innovative approach allows users to easily discover and connect with interesting individuals nearby, addressing the challenges of meeting new people in physical spaces. Unlike traditional social media, which primarily focuses on virtual connections, Wondershake aims to facilitate meaningful interactions in the real world without the need for organized events. The application also offers lifestyle information on various topics such as beauty, fashion, and relationships, helping users stay informed about the latest trends.

Zawatt Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development of social media applications and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplaces. The company operates two primary platforms: Smaoku, which facilitates the online sale of second-hand branded goods through a cross-border auction model, and WishScope, a social bulletin board that allows users to trade second-hand items, exchange skills, and connect with others. Zawatt aims to create an interactive environment for users to engage in commerce while ensuring authenticity in transactions. In February 2017, Zawatt became a subsidiary of Mercari, a notable C2C marketplace in Japan.

Renmaitong is a social and trading platform for business people.

Retty is a Japanese online platform that operates a real-name gourmet service for discovering and sharing restaurant information. It provides restaurant reviews and recommendations, enabling users to search for dining options in Japan based on recommendations from friends and others with similar tastes. The platform functions as a social dining community where users can share experiences and plan where to eat, emphasizing authenticity and personalized search. Retty focuses on delivering curated restaurant information through a single gourmet platform.

9tong.com (久通网) is a commercial social network based on mobile internet. It has received two rounds of venture capital investments from Matrix Partners, Japanese CA Venture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. 9tong.com was founded in Shanghai, in September, 2011. It expects to establish a real-name commercial social network with a corresponding integrity evaluation system to promote the connection management, working efficiency, and business quality of business people.

iPeen (iPeen爱评网) is an online interactive platform that allows users to share, communicate, and exchange consumption experiences. It is a sub-website of Taiwan Honggu consult Co., Ltd. iPeen network is currently aiming at Taiwan district, providing users to share reviews and comments of delicious food around Taiwan, tourism information, movies, books, beauty makeup, and more.

Sunfun Info Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company founded in 2002, specializing in online dating and social networking services. Headquartered in Taipei City, the company operates various platforms, including iPair, weTouch, SweetRing, and Love Apartment, which cater to users in Taiwan, the United States, Mexico, India, and Southeast Asia. In addition to its primary focus on dating applications, Sunfun Info also engages in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, providing information software services and other online platform offerings.

CROOZ Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a technology company specializing in e-commerce infrastructure and social gaming applications. It offers a comprehensive EC system developed in-house, supporting mail-order operations, logistics, and HR solutions, driving volume growth, cost reduction, and profit generation for its clients. Additionally, CROOZ publishes and operates popular smartphone games in Japan and globally, with some titles grossing over US$1 million per month. The company also runs a fast fashion e-commerce platform, SHOPLIST.com, and a used fashion marketplace, SHOPLIST USED, along with a blog site, CROOZblog.