Scrum Ventures

Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a strong network in Asia. Founded in 2013, it seeks startup opportunities across the United States and Asia, investing in technology-enabled ventures across a broad range of sectors. The firm helps portfolio companies expand internationally and accelerate growth in Asia by leveraging its regional network and industry partnerships. Typical investments range from $100,000 to $1 million, often alongside other investors. Scrum Ventures has launched Scrum Studios, a platform that collaborates with corporate partners such as Panasonic, Nintendo, and Dentsu to provide strategic support and pilots for portfolio companies.

Ryo Hayamashima

Director of Portfolio Growth

Ryo Hayashima

Director of Portfolio Growth

Jonathan Hua

Venture Partner

Kazuhiro Kiyoshige

General Partner

Ray Lian

Principal

Past deals in Music

Titan Content

Seed Round in 2023
Titan Content is an international music company specializing in Korean pop (K-pop) music. It aims to integrate Web3, metaverse, and artificial intelligence technologies with traditional K-pop business models and content creation.

Boomy

Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing an application that empowers users to create original songs using artificial intelligence. This generative music platform is designed for individuals without traditional music-making expertise, allowing them to produce music easily. Users can not only compose and release their songs but also distribute them to major streaming services and digital music retailers globally. Additionally, Boomy enables its users to earn royalties when their music is streamed on platforms such as Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby providing an opportunity for creators to monetize their work.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Titan Content

Titan Content is an international music company specializing in Korean pop (K-pop) music. It aims to integrate Web3, metaverse, and artificial intelligence technologies with traditional K-pop business models and content creation.
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