Sony

Sony Group Corporation, a Japanese multinational conglomerate based in Tokyo, develops and manufactures a wide range of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for both consumer and professional markets. The company is known for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Walkman for portable audio, Vaio for personal computers, Xperia for smartphones, Cybershot and Alpha for digital cameras, and PlayStation for video game consoles. Sony operates through seven main business segments that encompass electronic appliances, gaming, devices and semiconductors, entertainment content, and financial services. This multifaceted approach reflects Sony's commitment to innovation and its ability to adapt to changing market demands.

Antonio Avitabile

Managing Director

Kazuhito Hadano

CEO

Tiffany Huang

Senior Associate

Costantino Mariella

Senior Venture Capital Investment Manager

Roy Meirom

Investor

Austin Noronha

Managing Director, Growth Ventures and Innovation

Tony Seeff

Senior Investment Director

Chieko Tazuke

Investment Director

Joseph Tou

Managing Director

Moto Tsuchikawa

Chief Investment Manager

Gen Tsuchikawa

Chief Investment Manager

Kenichiro Yoshida

CEO

Timo Kilp

Investment Professional

Past deals in Digital Media

Utaite

Series A in 2024
Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.

Rad

Venture Round in 2022
Rad is an online entertainment platform that offers a unique streaming experience through its NFTV app suite. This platform allows users to access Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all of which are unlocked using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Additionally, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network that specializes in virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. Together, these services position Rad as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.

AdInte

Venture Round in 2022
AdInte provides online and o2o advertisement solution which focus on mobile internet in Japan and South Korea.

Kiswe

Venture Round in 2021
Kiswe is a developer of a cloud-based video platform that enhances the connection between at-home viewers and in-venue fans through interactive video experiences. This platform is designed to create and manage direct-to-consumer streaming services, real-time live streams, and engaging digital content. Kiswe’s solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including major broadcasters, media companies, sports and eSports leagues, and music labels, enabling them to maximize revenue and foster engagement across various screens. The company’s flagship product, Kiswe Studio, revolutionizes the production and broadcasting of live events, making it easier for organizations to deliver memorable experiences to their audiences. Headquartered in the United States, Kiswe also has offices in Europe and Asia, expanding its reach in the global market.

Tracklib

Series A in 2021
Tracklib, launched in April 2018, is an innovative online platform that provides music producers and artists with a unique service for accessing and clearing music samples. It features a library of over 65,000 full tracks from popular artists, including notable songs like "Impeach the President" by the Honeydrippers. Users can browse, listen to, and save tracks while searching by various criteria such as genre and BPM. Each track is available for purchase at $1.99, and users can create their own music by sampling these tracks. Tracklib simplifies the licensing process, allowing creators to obtain licenses for as little as $50 along with a pre-determined revenue share with rights-holders. The platform is supported by a Creators Advisory Board comprising prominent producers and industry veterans, enhancing its credibility and appeal within the music community.

Divido

Series B in 2021
Divido is a global white label consumer lending platform that enables financial institutions and multinational retailers to enhance their sales and customer experience by offering financing options at the point of purchase. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Divido's omnichannel platform facilitates transactions online, in-store, and via mobile, allowing consumers to spread the cost of significant purchases through installments. The platform integrates seamlessly with multiple lenders, making it accessible across various countries with a single integration. With over 1,000 partners, including notable brands such as BMW and Lenovo, Divido aims to create new revenue streams for merchants and lenders by providing instant credit options to both consumers and corporate clients. The company has expanded its operations to nine countries, reflecting its growth and commitment to improving the retail finance landscape.

Ubitus

Venture Round in 2021
Ubitus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud computing solutions, particularly for the gaming industry and digital media services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, with a research and development center in Taipei, Ubitus offers a software platform designed for fixed-mobile convergence applications. Its products include ubiLive, which enables users to access and share online content across devices, and commercial mobile cloud gaming services. The company's innovative GameCloud technology allows for the streaming of both gaming and metaverse content on multiple devices, catering to game developers, telecommunications service providers, and device manufacturers. Ubitus has established strategic partnerships, including collaborations with Alibaba Cloud and Kokusai Kogyo Co. Ltd., to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach.

Nevion

Acquisition in 2020
Nevion is a Norwegian company specializing in video signal processing and transportation equipment, with over 20 years of experience in providing real-time media transport and processing solutions. The company focuses on designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software-defined technologies that facilitate virtualization. Its products and services cater to a diverse range of clients, including broadcasters, telecom service providers, and governmental agencies. By enabling mission-critical media operations, Nevion helps its customers enhance agility and productivity, positioning them for greater competitiveness in the evolving media landscape.

Tracklib

Seed Round in 2020
Tracklib, launched in April 2018, is an innovative online platform that provides music producers and artists with a unique service for accessing and clearing music samples. It features a library of over 65,000 full tracks from popular artists, including notable songs like "Impeach the President" by the Honeydrippers. Users can browse, listen to, and save tracks while searching by various criteria such as genre and BPM. Each track is available for purchase at $1.99, and users can create their own music by sampling these tracks. Tracklib simplifies the licensing process, allowing creators to obtain licenses for as little as $50 along with a pre-determined revenue share with rights-holders. The platform is supported by a Creators Advisory Board comprising prominent producers and industry veterans, enhancing its credibility and appeal within the music community.

Bilibili

Post in 2020
Bilibili provides high-quality content and an immersive entertainment experience, and have built their platform based on the strong emotional connections of their users to their content and communities. They started as a content community inspired by ACG, and have evolved into a full-spectrum online entertainment world covering a wide array of genres and media formats, including videos, live broadcasting, and mobile games. They have a young and culturally aspirational user base willing to invest in a high-quality entertainment experience. Bilibili uses an Adobe Flash or HTML5 player, which can be manually switched, to play user-submitted videos hosted by either itself or third-party sources, while featuring a real-time overlaying subtitle system for interactive playback experience.

LANDR

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, LANDR is an innovative platform that empowers music creators to produce, master, and distribute their music seamlessly. The platform features an instant online audio mastering service that utilizes machine learning technologies to enhance and refine stereo mixes, allowing musicians to achieve professional-quality results without the need for an engineer. LANDR combines a comprehensive suite of tools and services tailored for both emerging and professional artists, fostering an environment where creativity can flourish. Through its user-friendly interface, LANDR enables musicians to mix, learn, collaborate, and release their music efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Tracklib

Seed Round in 2019
Tracklib, launched in April 2018, is an innovative online platform that provides music producers and artists with a unique service for accessing and clearing music samples. It features a library of over 65,000 full tracks from popular artists, including notable songs like "Impeach the President" by the Honeydrippers. Users can browse, listen to, and save tracks while searching by various criteria such as genre and BPM. Each track is available for purchase at $1.99, and users can create their own music by sampling these tracks. Tracklib simplifies the licensing process, allowing creators to obtain licenses for as little as $50 along with a pre-determined revenue share with rights-holders. The platform is supported by a Creators Advisory Board comprising prominent producers and industry veterans, enhancing its credibility and appeal within the music community.

The Orchard

Acquisition in 2015
The Orchard, a pioneering independent music and video distribution company operating in more than 25 global markets, provides an innovative and transparent sales and marketing platform for content owners. With industry-leading supply chain management, The Orchard’s creative, tailored approach streamlines its clients’ business complexity while amplifying reach and revenue across hundreds of digital, physical and mobile outlets around the world. The Orchard was founded in 1997 to foster independence and creativity in the music industry. For further information, please visit www.theorchard.com.

Watchwith

Series A in 2010
Watchwith is a native digital video ad solution TV networks and premium video publishers use to monetize audiences beyond commercial breaks. Watchwith data driven in-program ads can be IAB standard creative formats or Watchwith native formats - and include highly interactive promos, brand advertising, e-commerce events, and branded bonus content. Watchwith in-program ads offer unmatched viewability and superior brand recall, and are extremely effective with young viewers trained to ignore traditional interruptive ad breaks.

Gracenote

Acquisition in 2008
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider that specializes in music, video, and sports. The company collects, organizes, and distributes detailed information about television shows, movies, music, and sports, enabling consumers to discover and connect with the entertainment they enjoy. Gracenote serves a diverse clientele, including major music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, and cable and satellite operators. By powering these platforms with comprehensive entertainment data, Gracenote enhances the user experience and facilitates access to a wide range of digital content.

Real Networks

Post in 2002
RealNetworks delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995. Its products and services include: RealPlayer, the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the Rhapsody digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through wireless carriers around the world.

SecureMedia

Venture Round in 2000
SecureMedia, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in conditional access and digital rights management software for the secure delivery of digital content. The company pioneered software-based content security systems, introducing them to Hollywood studios and major broadcasters. Its flagship product, the Encryptonite ONETM System, is an open platform software that enables the secure delivery of video-on-demand, IPTV, and other multimedia content over broadband IP networks. Deployed by notable clients such as Sony and Reeltime Infotainment, this system facilitates the pre-encryption of recorded content and the encryption of live broadcasts. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, Beijing, and Auckland, and representatives in various global cities, SecureMedia continues to innovate in the digital content security sector, focusing on the secure delivery of content "anywhere at anytime."

Intertainer

Funding Round in 1998
Intertainer delivers the largest selection of movies, music videos and television programming on-demand instantly to your PC or TV. The service is delivered over digital cable and Internet Protocol systems and features content from unprecedented partner relationships including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., DreamWorks SKG, A&E Networks, NBC, Discovery, ESPN, Pearson Television, Warner Music, EMI Music and many others. Enhanced TV functionality, interactive advertising and personalization features round out the Digital Entertainment Service Platform offering and the Intertainer experience. Strategic partners include Thomson, Comcast, Intel, Microsoft, NBC, Qwest and Sony.
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