Neighbor
Seed Round in 2023
Neighbor is a metaverse game developer that specializes in Fortnite.
Tané is a "Crypto Builders Incubator". We intend to contribute to the crypto/Web3 ecosystem by leveraging the experience and expertise gained from developing and investing in web businesses and applications.
ALGO ARTIS
Series A in 2021
ALGO ARTIS is a software company that specializes in optimizing various aspects of plant operations, including tanking, ship allocation planning, and logistics. By utilizing algorithmic methods and user-friendly artificial intelligence technology, ALGO ARTIS provides a consulting design system aimed at enhancing management and operational efficiency. The company's solutions facilitate the correct selection of technology and processes, allowing businesses to streamline their operations effectively. Through its innovative approach, ALGO ARTIS supports organizations in achieving improved performance and operational optimization.
Buzzreach
Venture Round in 2020
Buzzreach Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a patient recruitment platform that facilitates connections between patients and eligible clinical trials. The platform aims to bridge the gap between patients and pharmaceutical companies by creating patient communities and providing access to relevant health information. Buzzreach's services include feasibility selection, facility selection, project management, and an API service that utilizes registration information and IT infrastructure. This comprehensive approach enables medical professionals to better understand the value of clinical trials and helps patients navigate their participation in these studies.
JustInCase
Series A in 2019
JustInCase, Inc. is an innovative InsurTech company founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in providing a range of insurance services, including smartphone repair cost insurance, accident insurance, and coverage specifically designed for COVID-19. The company leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the insurance purchasing experience, allowing users to upload details and photos of their devices to determine premiums seamlessly. JustInCase also offers a mobile application that enables customers to buy insurance coverage from various providers, as well as options for pooling to pay insurance premiums. Additionally, the company aims to digitize insurance operations and improve customer interactions through its diverse offerings, which also include healthtech insurance products.
Lafool Inc. is a healthcare company based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in workplace management tools focused on employee wellness. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of services aimed at promoting mental health and improving organizational performance. These services include mental and physical engagement surveys, telephone consultations, counseling, e-learning programs, health management consulting, and mental care coaching applications. Lafool's proprietary platform helps organizations assess and analyze various metrics related to their employees' psychological welfare, ensuring that workers are mentally fit to perform their duties effectively. By providing comprehensive support for mental health and human resources development, Lafool aims to enhance overall workplace productivity and employee well-being.
Game Server Services
Private Equity Round in 2018
Game Server Services, Inc. is a company based in Kitanagoya, Japan, that specializes in providing a server-less architecture for game development. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the development process for game creators through its robust platform. It offers a comprehensive backend server service tailored for mobile games, which includes essential features such as account management, billing currency management, and event schedule management. By providing an SDK that incorporates a data freshness management tool, Game Server Services allows developers to focus on game logic without the burden of managing cache availability, thereby enhancing overall development efficiency and reducing the likelihood of infrastructure design and implementation errors.
Commerce.AI
Seed Round in 2017
Commerce.AI is a developer of an advanced product intelligence platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance customer, employee, and sales experiences. The platform is designed to automatically analyze online sources, including customer reviews and feedback, to gather insights on emerging and trending products as well as category attributes from both its own and competing brands. By leveraging these insights, Commerce.AI enables companies to improve product performance and increase sales productivity, ultimately streamlining their operations and enhancing their competitive edge in the market.
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.
Catalia Health
Seed Round in 2017
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based patient care management platform. Founded in 2014, Catalia Health combines artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to enhance patient engagement and provide valuable data to healthcare providers. Its innovative platform facilitates real-time communication with patients, addressing their ongoing healthcare issues through personalized conversations. These interactions occur via mobile apps, a web interface, and a patented interactive robotic coach, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress and adherence to treatment effectively. By delivering tailored medical support and psychological assistance, Catalia Health aims to improve patient outcomes within pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and assisted living facilities.
Progate
Venture Round in 2017
Progate, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform dedicated to teaching programming and coding skills. The platform provides a range of educational resources, including lessons, crash courses, and live modules, aimed at both students and working professionals. By incorporating various learning tools, Progate enables users to grasp the fundamentals of programming and data analytics, thereby enhancing their career prospects in these fields. The service is designed to make learning accessible and effective for individuals seeking to improve their coding abilities.
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.
NexHealth
Seed Round in 2017
NexHealth, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a comprehensive platform for managing patient appointments and enhancing the patient experience. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, NexHealth's platform facilitates a range of appointment-related services, including real-time online booking, automated reminders, and two-way messaging. It aims to streamline interactions between patients and healthcare providers, making it easier for patients to self-book appointments, handle billing through text or email, and receive follow-up communications. By integrating with electronic health records (EHRs), NexHealth serves as an open data layer, connecting patients, doctors, and healthcare developers while offering features such as reviews, campaign management, and reporting.
Subdream Studios
Seed Round in 2016
Subdream Studios Inc. is a virtual reality gaming studio established in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in developing and marketing social virtual reality games, creating a platform that connects players in a virtual lobby. This platform allows users to engage in multiplayer VR games, accommodating 2-4 players, and is accessible through a simple personal computer interface. Subdream Studios enables players to purchase gaming packages and subscribe to the platform in real time, facilitating gameplay both at home and in virtual reality arcades. The focus on social interaction within its games distinguishes Subdream Studios in the competitive gaming landscape.
Lang-8
Venture Round in 2016
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.
sourceeasy
Seed Round in 2016
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.
mgram
Corporate Round in 2016
mgram is provides MH Solutions specializes in contract development and IT outsourcing services.
DoubleL
Corporate Round in 2016
DoubleL, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and global distribution of Japanese pop culture content, including manga, anime, and games. The company provides e-book applications and offers services in content rights management, web media business, electronic distribution, and advertising. By focusing on these areas, DoubleL aims to facilitate the international promotion of Japanese art and culture, helping creators effectively reach a broader audience.
Flamingo
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Flamingo Inc. is a company based in Kusatsu City, Japan, that offers English coaching and training services aimed at fostering a multicultural society. The company has developed an application that allows users to book lessons with native speakers for a fee of 2,000 yen per hour, providing an accessible platform for language learning in a social setting, such as cafes. Through its services, Flamingo seeks to enhance language proficiency and cultural exchange globally.
Splash health
Venture Round in 2016
Splash health is a one-stop shop that can be when you get solutions for all kinds of health issues.
Palmie
Corporate Round in 2016
Palmie Inc. operates an educational platform focused on teaching individuals how to draw illustrations and manga. The service offers a range of video courses led by professional painters, renowned creators, and cartoonists, covering various aspects of art, including character design and background illustration. This platform enables users to acquire skills typically taught in books or vocational schools, all from the convenience of their homes. Through its comprehensive course offerings, Palmie aims to make art education accessible to a broader audience.
Connecterra
Seed Round in 2016
Connecterra is a technology company specializing in the dairy industry. It develops software that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. The company's core product, the Intelligent Dairy Farmer's Assistant, uses sensors and AI to identify issues on farms, recommend solutions, and support farmers in transitioning to more sustainable practices. This not only benefits farmers but also their industry partners, such as dairy processors, animal feed, and genetic companies. Connecterra's ultimate goal is to enable more productive, humane, and sustainable use of Earth's natural resources, feeding future generations while minimizing environmental impact.
Akippa
Venture Round in 2016
Akippa Inc. is a Japanese company that operates a parking lot reservation application designed to facilitate the sharing of parking spaces. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Osaka, with an additional office in Tokyo, Akippa enables users to make online reservations for available parking options, including private garages, vacant lots, and commercial facilities. The platform connects individuals and businesses with unoccupied parking spaces, allowing space owners to monetize their vacancies while providing users with convenient parking solutions. The company's focus is on enhancing the parking experience through its innovative mobile app, which supports peer-to-peer reservations and offers additional services related to parking and car rentals. Akippa was formerly known as Galaxy Agency Inc. before rebranding in February 2015.
Belazee
Seed Round in 2016
Belazee is a conversational commerce company that gets you anything so long as it’s legal. Belazee started operations in April 2015 and has presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines and Vietnam. Presently, Belazee handles 30,000 requests per month and is growing rapidly in Southeast Asia.
sourceeasy
Seed Round in 2015
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.
Lookup is a messaging platform that connects consumers with local businesses through a user-friendly chat-based application. Available on Android, iPhone, and Twitter, the app facilitates real-time communication, enabling customers to inquire about products, make reservations, and check prices and availability from nearby shops. With over 1 million downloads and a network of approximately 80,000 local businesses, Lookup has established itself as a valuable resource for both consumers and merchants. The app empowers users to engage with their local neighborhoods effortlessly, streamlining the shopping experience and fostering community connections. Since its inception, Lookup has handled millions of requests, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing local commerce.
EME hive
Venture Round in 2015
EME is a community-focused social live-streaming app designed to facilitate connections among users seeking like-minded friends and partners. By leveraging live-streaming technology, EME allows users to engage in real-time interactions, enhancing their ability to connect with others who share similar interests and backgrounds. The platform combines a subscription-based dating service with live streaming features, enabling users to flirt, chat, and date seamlessly within the app. Through its innovative approach, EME aims to create a vibrant community where individuals can form meaningful relationships.
Tab is a payment network and booking platform specifically designed for travelers abroad. It provides a payment processing application that enables merchants in the travel and tourism sector to accept payments via mobile devices. By eliminating foreign card fees and booking commissions, Tab offers a more cost-effective and secure solution for both travelers and tourism businesses. This streamlined approach allows tourism operators to manage payments and bookings efficiently, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience.
MyAnimeList
Acquisition in 2015
MyAnimeList is a social networking platform designed for anime and manga enthusiasts. It allows users to create customizable profiles to showcase their viewing and reading histories. The site features a comprehensive database that includes detailed information about various anime and manga, such as character details, plot summaries, and user-generated content. Users can connect with others who share similar interests, read reviews, and manage their collections effectively. By facilitating interactions among fans and providing a robust cataloging system, MyAnimeList serves as a central hub for anime and manga culture.
AnyTimes is a household services marketplace that facilitates the connection between individuals seeking assistance with everyday tasks and those willing to provide such services. The platform allows users to crowdsource solutions for various needs, ranging from pet care to furniture assembly. By enabling users to submit requests and specify compensation, AnyTimes creates an environment where community members can offer their skills for tasks like cleaning or cooking. This peer-to-peer approach eliminates brokerage fees, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where individuals can support each other in completing daily chores and enhancing their quality of life.
Zeemi.tv
Seed Round in 2015
Zeemi.tv Inc. is an online live-sharing platform based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, founded in 2014. The company enables users to perform and enjoy live performances, fostering a community where individuals can share their talents and experiences through live video streaming. The platform is accessible from both mobile and desktop devices, providing a space for users to engage with one another and share insights and emotions in real-time.
Blisby LTD. is a Bangkok-based company established in 2013 that operates an online marketplace dedicated to handmade crafts. The platform serves as an e-commerce site where artists and craft makers can showcase a diverse array of products, including clothing, stationery, and accessories. Blisby facilitates the sharing of ideas and inventions within the artistic community, enabling users to discover and engage with unique handmade items. Through its marketplace, the company promotes creativity and encourages collaboration among artisans in Thailand.
Find Travel
Acquisition in 2015
Find Travel Inc. is a Tokyo-based publisher of travel information that operates an online portal offering community-curated itineraries and travel blogs. The platform features travel content focused on destinations, beaches, and theme parks, created by travel enthusiasts and locals. This approach helps readers effectively plan their trips by providing insights and suggestions tailored to various interests and locations. As of February 2015, Find Travel Inc. functions as a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd.
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.
Labdoor
Seed Round in 2015
Labdoor, Inc. is a company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in the online sale of dietary supplements and energy drinks. Founded in 2012, Labdoor offers a comprehensive testing and rating service for these products, focusing on their purity and potency. The company operates a chemistry lab where it conducts detailed analyses of various supplements, including fish oils, herbal supplements, and protein supplements, among others. Labdoor provides consumers with scientific reviews and rankings of these products, which are available on its website. Additionally, the company offers a "Labdoor Certified" program for manufacturers that submit their products for quality control testing, ensuring that consumers can confidently choose supplements that meet their health needs without harmful ingredients or contaminants.
Synapse Japan
Venture Round in 2015
Synapse Japan is a company based in Edogawa that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and Internet systems tailored for the tourism industry. It focuses on enhancing efficiency in business travel planning through its innovative platform, which provides a business travel management system. This system recommends transportation and accommodation options based on the user's trip schedule, facilitating a more convenient booking process for corporate clients. Additionally, Synapse collaborates with academic partners to further refine its AI technologies.
Synapse Japan
Venture Round in 2015
Synapse Japan is a company based in Edogawa that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and Internet systems tailored for the tourism industry. It focuses on enhancing efficiency in business travel planning through its innovative platform, which provides a business travel management system. This system recommends transportation and accommodation options based on the user's trip schedule, facilitating a more convenient booking process for corporate clients. Additionally, Synapse collaborates with academic partners to further refine its AI technologies.
Lookup is a messaging platform that connects consumers with local businesses through a user-friendly chat-based application. Available on Android, iPhone, and Twitter, the app facilitates real-time communication, enabling customers to inquire about products, make reservations, and check prices and availability from nearby shops. With over 1 million downloads and a network of approximately 80,000 local businesses, Lookup has established itself as a valuable resource for both consumers and merchants. The app empowers users to engage with their local neighborhoods effortlessly, streamlining the shopping experience and fostering community connections. Since its inception, Lookup has handled millions of requests, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing local commerce.
Peroli
Acquisition in 2014
Peroli is a company dedicated to creating a curation platform tailored for trend-sensitive individuals, particularly young women interested in fashion, beauty, and makeup. With the vision of fostering a positive online environment, Peroli aims to enhance opportunities for girls to connect and discover stylish and appealing options. The company continuously evolves its services through a process of trial and error, ensuring it meets the preferences and needs of its target audience. By focusing on curated content, Peroli seeks to engage and empower users in the realms of hair, beauty, and overall fashion.
Iemo is a Japanese online lifestyle platform specializing in interior decoration and housing. The company offers a curated selection of home goods and furniture, featuring approximately 150,000 items. Users can access a database of 15,000 interior design images, allowing them to create personalized pages that showcase their design preferences. Iemo focuses on providing a user-friendly experience, enabling individuals to explore and visualize various home improvement options through its extensive collection of curated items and images.
Clay.io
Seed Round in 2014
Clay.io is a platform facilitating the distribution and enhancement of HTML5 mobile games. It offers a marketplace aggregating cross-platform games, allowing users to access their achievements, high scores, and screenshots across devices via a single account. Additionally, Clay.io provides developers with tools such as payment processing, leaderboards, achievements, user accounts, and analytics to improve their games and monetization strategies.
Dank1
Venture Round in 2014
Dank1, officially registered as DanKichi Ltd., is a company based in Osaka, Japan, that specializes in developing a mobile application for sports coaching. Founded on February 14, 2013, the company offers a platform where users can take online sports and dance lessons at their convenience, free from the constraints of traditional scheduling. Through its innovative app, Dank1 aims to facilitate skill development in various sports and dance disciplines, making quality coaching accessible anytime and anywhere.
Zuli, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of Bluetooth Smartplugs that enhance home automation. Founded in 2012, Zuli's Smartplug technology enables users to control lights and appliances according to their presence and preferences using a dedicated app. The Smartplugs can adjust settings such as dimming lights or warming a space heater automatically when a user enters or exits a room. Additionally, the company provides an energy dashboard that offers real-time measurements of power consumption for connected devices. Zuli's products are available online and through retail outlets, aiming to facilitate a more comfortable, efficient, and responsive home environment. The Smartplugs also integrate with other smart home devices, allowing for customized scheduling and energy management, ultimately simplifying the user experience and promoting smarter energy choices.
Hachimenroppi
Venture Round in 2014
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that caters primarily to Japanese restaurants and diners. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Established Energy Agent Co., Ltd., the company changed its name in December 2011. Hachimenroppi sources fish from various markets and brokers, ensuring freshness and quality for its clients. In addition to its core fish delivery service, the company operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the delivery and ordering of a wider range of fresh and frozen foods, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. This platform leverages technology to meet the specific demands of the professional food industry, enabling restaurants to access a variety of products at competitive prices.
Life is Tech
Venture Round in 2014
Life is Tech is an educational platform focused on enhancing the coding and IT skills of elementary and junior high school students. The company organizes coding and information technology camps in collaboration with local governments and implements various initiatives such as Tech for Local, Be Startup, Code Girls, and Tech for Teachers. These programs aim to foster creativity and technological proficiency among students, providing them with valuable skills for the future. By engaging young learners through interactive experiences, Life is Tech seeks to broaden educational opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Geekatoo
Venture Round in 2014
Geekatoo is an online marketplace that specializes in providing at-home tech support services across the United States at competitive prices, significantly lower than traditional service providers. The company offers a variety of fixed-price services and utilizes an auction model for custom jobs, connecting customers with over 6,000 qualified technicians. These technicians are available to assist with a range of issues, including smart home product installation, computer repair, virus removal, camera and printer repair, website development, and home theater installation. Each technician is evaluated using a Geektitude score, which reflects their previous job performance, certifications, and education, influencing their opportunities for securing work within the platform.
Curazy
Venture Round in 2014
Curazy has been focused on curating funny news topics from around the world. They aim to deliver content that can be a substitute to TV variety shows. We have a bit more female readers than male readers.
Laugh Tech
Seed Round in 2014
Laugh Tech is a media services provider that specializes in comic content. The company offers a range of services, including the web media platform "Crazy," an analysis tool called "CV-insight," and a dedicated platform for manga readers known as "Cosmic." By leveraging data and feedback from social networking sites, Laugh Tech enhances its comic content delivery with a focus on images and videos, catering to the interests of comic enthusiasts.
EME hive
Seed Round in 2014
EME is a community-focused social live-streaming app designed to facilitate connections among users seeking like-minded friends and partners. By leveraging live-streaming technology, EME allows users to engage in real-time interactions, enhancing their ability to connect with others who share similar interests and backgrounds. The platform combines a subscription-based dating service with live streaming features, enabling users to flirt, chat, and date seamlessly within the app. Through its innovative approach, EME aims to create a vibrant community where individuals can form meaningful relationships.
AnyTimes
Venture Round in 2014
AnyTimes is a household services marketplace that facilitates the connection between individuals seeking assistance with everyday tasks and those willing to provide such services. The platform allows users to crowdsource solutions for various needs, ranging from pet care to furniture assembly. By enabling users to submit requests and specify compensation, AnyTimes creates an environment where community members can offer their skills for tasks like cleaning or cooking. This peer-to-peer approach eliminates brokerage fees, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where individuals can support each other in completing daily chores and enhancing their quality of life.
Akippa
Venture Round in 2014
Akippa Inc. is a Japanese company that operates a parking lot reservation application designed to facilitate the sharing of parking spaces. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Osaka, with an additional office in Tokyo, Akippa enables users to make online reservations for available parking options, including private garages, vacant lots, and commercial facilities. The platform connects individuals and businesses with unoccupied parking spaces, allowing space owners to monetize their vacancies while providing users with convenient parking solutions. The company's focus is on enhancing the parking experience through its innovative mobile app, which supports peer-to-peer reservations and offers additional services related to parking and car rentals. Akippa was formerly known as Galaxy Agency Inc. before rebranding in February 2015.
FameBit
Seed Round in 2014
FameBit is a marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and YouTube influencers to produce engaging video content. The company serves as a marketplace where businesses can easily find and hire influencers for product endorsements, including reviews, tutorials, and promotional videos. By offering self-serve tools, FameBit streamlines the process from initial connection to video delivery, enabling brands to efficiently execute YouTube marketing campaigns that enhance their visibility and reach millions of viewers. This approach fosters brand awareness through original content tailored to the influencer's audience.
FutureLeague
Seed Round in 2014
FutureLeague is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in teaching children aged 6 to 12 about coding and engineering through project-based courses. Founded in 2014, it emphasizes the development of both technical skills, such as programming and robotics, and essential soft skills, including teamwork, creativity, and design thinking. FutureLeague aims to inspire young learners by engaging them in collaborative and innovative educational experiences that foster problem-solving abilities in a hands-on environment.
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that enables users to record and share video content of their gameplay. By utilizing a mobile gameplay software development kit, Kamcord facilitates interaction among users through video, allowing them to engage with and showcase their gaming experiences.
Giftee
Corporate Round in 2014
Giftee, established in 2010 and headquartered in Japan, specializes in digital retail solutions, focusing on the distribution of eGifts to businesses and consumers. The company operates as an online service provider, allowing users to send eGifts through email or messaging platforms like LINE, accompanied by personalized messages such as expressions of gratitude and congratulations. Giftee collaborates with various brands to generate eVouchers for marketing, employee engagement, and customer reward initiatives, thereby fostering connections and enhancing interactions across different sectors. With a commitment to creating a more interconnected society, Giftee aims to empower its partners and users through innovative digital gifting solutions.
Tokyo Otaku Mode
Series A in 2014
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.
Between
Funding Round in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a South Korean company founded in 2011. The app is designed specifically for couples, allowing them to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. By focusing on enhancing offline social relationships, Between offers a private space for couples to communicate, share photos, and document important milestones. It is available for download on both the iTunes Store and Google Play Market, making it accessible to a wide audience. Through its user-friendly interface, Between aims to strengthen emotional connections between partners by providing tools that facilitate meaningful interactions and memories.
Atakama Labs
Acquisition in 2011
Atakama Labs is a developer, publisher, and operator of social games, specializing in creating meaningful gaming experiences. The company focuses on producing games that aim to entertain while also making a positive impact on the world. Their offerings are primarily free to play, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience. Atakama Labs develops its games mainly in Chile and publishes them globally, either directly or through partnerships, depending on the specific platform and region. The company targets popular social platforms, including Facebook, Orkut, iOS, and Android, to reach its players.
Punch Entertainment
Acquisition in 2011
Punch Entertainment is a developer and publisher of cross-platform community games designed for web, social networking sites, and mobile devices. The company has released notable titles such as "EGO," a social networking game, and "Reign of Swords," a multiplayer battle game, both of which allow seamless gameplay across various digital platforms. Punch Entertainment specializes in a wide range of game genres, including fighting, strategy, puzzle, shooter, card, and soccer games, catering to diverse player preferences. The company operates offices in Palo Alto, California, and Hanoi, Vietnam, positioning itself within the global gaming industry.
Broadtail
Acquisition in 2011
Broadtail developed and provided a mobile-Flash-to-HTML5 converter engine, which supported the transition of mobile gaming and web companies from the huge featurephone economy to the rising smartphone ecosystem. Acquired by DeNA, Japan's largest gaming platform at the time, in 2011.
WAPTX is a UK based mobile gaming company.
Ngmoco
Acquisition in 2010
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
Gameview Studios
Acquisition in 2010
Gameview Studios is a mobile social gaming studio that specializes in developing free-to-play games for iPhone and Android platforms. The studio focuses on creating high-quality, engaging, and enjoyable gaming experiences that appeal to a wide audience. By prioritizing fun and addictive gameplay, Gameview aims to establish itself as a notable player in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Astro Ape
Seed Round in 2010
(Astro Ape Studios was acquired by Zynga in 2011) Astro Ape is an innovative social gaming studio. It combines both the technical know-how of experienced engineers, the ideas of artists and the vision of a business team.
Aurora Feint
Venture Round in 2009
Aurora Feint, Inc. is a game development company based in Burlingame, California, established in 2008. It specializes in creating games and platforms specifically for the iPhone. One of its notable offerings is OpenFeint, a social gaming platform designed to support iPhone game developers. Additionally, Aurora Feint develops asynchronous massive multiplayer online games tailored for the iPhone, enhancing the gaming experience for users and developers alike.