Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director, Investment Groups

Hogil Doh

General Partner, Investment Group

Thomas Duong

Principal

Brian Flucht

Partner / US Division Head

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Kenji Hayashi

Principal

Shohei Hayashi

Partner

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Principal

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner / US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner / Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner, Investment Group

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner, Investment Group

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director, Investment Group

Issei Kokubu

Director

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director, Investment Group

KyungHun Lee

Partner, South Korea Office Representative

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director

Ai Minamizaki

Principal, Investment Group

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner, M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Principal, Investment Group

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director, Investment Group

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsui Okada

Director

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner, Investment Group

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Masumi Sato

Principal

Naoki Sato

Principal, Investment Group

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Principal

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Hiroshi Shimazu

Managing Director

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO and Board Member

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director, Investment Group

Hiroki Takai

Director

Toko Takao

Principal

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda Ph.D

Principal, Investment Group

Takuya Ukai

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner, Investment Groups

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal, Investment Group

Takuro Yoda

Principal, Investment Group

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director, Investment Group

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Past deals in Media

RightTouch

Series A in 2025
RightTouch is a media company specializing in customer support solutions. It offers KARTE RightSupport, a web support platform that detects customer issues, connects web and call channels, and assigns suitable operators based on pre-inquiry data, empowering customers to resolve problems independently. Additionally, the company provides CS Mag, a tailored resource offering insights and solutions for media customer support.

Utaite

Series A in 2024
Utaite is a company that operates an entertainment platform. Its core business involves planning, producing, and developing entertainment content to support and promote content creators. The platform aims to enhance creators' self-actualization, improve fan experiences, and facilitate growth on social media. Utaite provides constant support to creators, maximizing opportunities to engage and satisfy their fan base.

Modhaus

Series A in 2023
Modhaus is a pop entertainment agency that specializes in managing K-pop artists and enhancing fan engagement. The company operates a fan entertainment platform that utilizes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology to create an open architecture entertainment ecosystem. This innovative approach allows fans to actively participate in the management and operation of global K-pop artists and their performances, fostering a more interactive and immersive experience for audiences. By combining entertainment with advanced technology, Modhaus aims to redefine the relationship between artists and their fans in the rapidly evolving landscape of pop culture.

Sorajima

Series C in 2023
Sorajima is an entertainment and media company focused on the production of comics, cartoon stories, and anime. It operates a webtoon production studio that specializes in animation, bringing popular characters from movies and television to life in animated formats. By offering content creation services, Sorajima enables audiences to experience their favorite superstars in a new and engaging way, enhancing the accessibility and enjoyment of animated storytelling.

BitStar

Series E in 2021
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

JX Press

Series C in 2021
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.

WHYNOT Media

Series C in 2021
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in developing and operating a video content streaming platform. The company focuses on producing and offering a diverse range of entertainment content, including web series, short films, and web dramas. Notable titles produced by WHYNOT Media include "Secret Crushes," "Always a Boyfriend," "Never a Boyfriend," and "Office Watch." The company excels in creating content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, often through branded content and transmedia storytelling. By emphasizing short-form drama and versatile content franchises, WHYNOT Media aims to provide easily accessible entertainment for its audience.

FIREBUG

Venture Round in 2020
FIREBUG Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in media content creation and marketing services. The company offers comprehensive solutions including marketing planning for mass and digital platforms, public relations support, TV commercial production, media buying, event planning, and smartphone video distribution. FIREBUG also facilitates talent development for comedians, actresses, models, artists, and creators by arranging production plans and creating IP and advertising items based on their social networking sites. Additionally, they provide basic marketing assistance and advertising services for businesses.

SHOWROOM

Venture Round in 2020
SHOWROOM Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a live video streaming platform. The company specializes in broadcasting live shows, primarily featuring Japanese idols and voice actors. SHOWROOM also offers program production and video content services, positioning itself as a comprehensive media company. It functions as a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd.

Livestreamers

Venture Round in 2020
Livestreamers operate as production agencies focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. They provide a range of services, including video production and the live distribution of online content. Additionally, these agencies create and distribute media for promotional purposes, as well as manage processes and events. By leveraging these services, they enable businesses and customers to engage in new forms of live entertainment, enhancing the overall experience for audiences.

Cozre

Series B in 2019
Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.

4DReplay

Venture Round in 2019
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

JX Press

Series C in 2019
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.

Livestreamers

Venture Round in 2019
Livestreamers operate as production agencies focused on delivering specialized live streaming content. They provide a range of services, including video production and the live distribution of online content. Additionally, these agencies create and distribute media for promotional purposes, as well as manage processes and events. By leveraging these services, they enable businesses and customers to engage in new forms of live entertainment, enhancing the overall experience for audiences.

BitStar

Series C in 2018
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

PORT

Venture Round in 2018
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.

4DReplay

Venture Round in 2018
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

4DReplay

Series A in 2017
4DReplay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing visual processing systems for creating dynamic video content in sports and entertainment. Established in 2016, the company offers a unique 4D video solution that utilizes a set of 4K cameras and advanced video editing software to produce time-sliced videos. This technology allows for the generation of highlights that can be viewed from multiple angles with exceptional detail. 4DReplay's systems enable remote control and synchronization of high-speed visual processing, providing clients with the capability to deliver immersive video experiences across various platforms, including mobile devices. The company's focus on innovative video production techniques positions it as a leader in enhancing the way audiences engage with sports and events.

BitStar

Series B in 2017
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

Sports Bull

Venture Round in 2016
Sports Bull is an internet sports media management company that operates an online news platform focused on publishing sports-related articles. The platform collaborates with various sports media outlets to provide a wide array of content, including news articles and videos on current events in the sports world. This allows sports fans to stay informed about diverse sports topics and developments, ensuring they have access to up-to-date information on various events and scenarios within the sports industry.

Every

Venture Round in 2016
Every, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Minato City, Japan, is a media company specializing in video content production and distribution. It operates platforms such as Delish Kitchen, Kalos, Mammadays, and Timeline, offering a diverse range of videos including food recipes, makeup and fashion, family-oriented content, and entertainment. The company also provides advertising services on its platforms, reaching a wide audience with its lifestyle-oriented and smartphone-accessible content.

PORT

Venture Round in 2016
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.

Logly

Corporate Round in 2015
Logly, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on media technology, advertising technology, and data marketing. Founded in 2006, Logly operates several key products, including Logly Lift, an advertising service platform that enhances corporate content delivery through media and brand recognition. Additionally, the company offers Loyalfarm, a tool designed to analyze user engagement and repeat visits from site visitors, and Zenback, a widget that aggregates information about articles from various online sources. Logly primarily serves advertisers and distributors, providing them with innovative solutions to enhance their marketing efforts.

Logly

Venture Round in 2015
Logly, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on media technology, advertising technology, and data marketing. Founded in 2006, Logly operates several key products, including Logly Lift, an advertising service platform that enhances corporate content delivery through media and brand recognition. Additionally, the company offers Loyalfarm, a tool designed to analyze user engagement and repeat visits from site visitors, and Zenback, a widget that aggregates information about articles from various online sources. Logly primarily serves advertisers and distributors, providing them with innovative solutions to enhance their marketing efforts.

Cozre

Seed Round in 2015
Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.

Richmedia

Venture Round in 2014
Rich Media offers media portal, web creation, and search engine optimization services.

PORT

Series A in 2014
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.

PORT

Seed Round in 2014
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.
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