Cloud Gaming Platform Tapfun Raises Series A Funding from …
4 days ago · Image credit: Tapfun. Tapfun, developer of a cloud gaming platform, announced on the 31st that it has raised Series A funding from Rakuten Capital, Rakuten Group’s CVC. Details including the funding amount were not disclosed. Additionally, Kazuyoshi Abumi, Executive Officer and Head of Business Development at Rakuten, will join as an outside director.
Japan’s Terra Drone files for IPO, eyes $144M valuation
Image credit: Terra Drone. Japanese drone solutions provider Terra Drone announced on Friday that its initial listing application on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Growth Market under the ticker code 278A. The company plans to offer 1,155,000 shares for public subscription and sell 240,900 shares, with 209,300 shares …
Partner Relationship Management Provider PartnerProp Raises …
5 days ago · Image credit: PartnerProp. PartnerProp, which develops and provides Partner Relationship Management (PRM) systems, announced on January 29th that it has completed a Series A funding round.Following their seed round announced in August 2024, this round saw continued investment from Genesia Ventures, Delight Ventures, and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, …
Geofla Raises Funding to Promote Regional Revitalization Through …
3 days ago · Image credit: Geofla. Geofla, operator of the outing entertainment app “Plary,” announced on January 31st that it has raised funding through third-party allocation of shares from Saibu Gas Group’s CVC SG Incubate and NOW. The company had also announced funding through third-party allocation of shares in July 2024. “Plary,” operated by Geofla since its …
AI Solutions Provider Pulsiv8 Raises 20 Million Yen from KUSABI
6 days ago · Image Credit: Pulsiv8. Pulsiv8, which promotes social implementation of AI, announced on the 30th that it has raised 20 million yen from KUSABI. The funds will be used to strengthen AI solution development environments, promote marketing and partnerships, and expand organizational structure.
YUIME, Primary Industry Workforce Support Provider, Raises 440 …
Jan 22, 2025 · Image credit: YUIME. YUIME, which provides recruitment support and media operations for primary industries including agriculture, announced on the 20th that it has raised 440 million yen in the first close of its Series B round through third-party allocation of shares. KDDI participated as the lead investor, along with The Norinchukin Bank, Sagan Capital & …
Alzheimer’s Drug Developer Neusignal Therapeutics Raises 2.25 …
3 days ago · Image credit: Neusignal Therapeutics. Neusignal Therapeutics, a startup spun off from Tohoku University, announced on January 31st that it has raised a total of 2.25 billion yen in a Series A round.. The funding includes a 1.1 billion yen grant from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)’s FY2023 “Drug Discovery Venture Ecosystem …
Doctor’s Prime Raises 390 Million Yen in Series A – BRIDGE
Jan 31, 2025 · Image credit: Doctor’s Prime. Doctor’s Prime announced on January 29th that it has raised 390 million yen in a Series A round from Dual Bridge Capital, Nissay Capital, and SMBC Venture Capital. This marks their first equity funding from external sources. The company’s total funding, including bank loans, reaches 640 million yen.
Japanese e-learning startup Schoo files for IPO, eyes $47M valuation
Image credit: Schoo. Tokyo-based Schoo, the Japanese startup offering online video-based learning services for individuals and businesses, announced on Thursday that its initial listing application on the Tokyo Stock Exchange had been approved.. The company will be listed between October 22 and October 28 on the TSE Growth Marke with plans to offer 1 million …
A glance of the most active lead VCs in 2023 (Infographic) - BRIDGE
Jan 20, 2024 · As is customary, we are publishing once again our annual VC Radar for Japan. The 2023 edition of the VC Radar reflects Japan’s most active Lead VCs in 2023.