Media & Entertainment Startups

POTETO Media is a Japanese company producing media and design content, with business units focused on politics and government communication, including video production and design services. It is based in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward.

1 investor

USEN is a Japanese company operating across retail store digital transformation, entertainment, music distribution, media, and robotics sectors. Founded in 1961, it serves retail businesses and entertainment consumers through a portfolio of diversified services.

1 investor

VOLVE CREATIVE is a Tokyo-based creative studio that turns Japanese talent and culture into music-based intellectual property through auditions, virtual artists, and anime/game collaborations. It also offers full-stack music production, label operations, business and event support for artists and companies, and builds an entertainment hub connecting Japan with other Asian markets.

1 investor

AXELENTERMEDIA operates artist fan clubs for mobile and PC, along with related e-commerce, live events, and artist game apps, and also provides IT infrastructure services such as data-center housing/hosting, managed server and network monitoring (MSP), and cloud integration. The Japanese company also runs brand/corporate sites, app development, HR staffing/RPO, and DX consulting.

1 investor

To-morrow is an entertainment company focused on creating and exporting Japanese content internationally. The company works with talented creators to develop sustainable entertainment business models that showcase Japanese creative works globally.

1 investor

Asuka Net develops photobooks through on-demand printing for individual customers, operates a virtual talent agency (Razz Production), and creates aerial display technology using mid-air imaging. The company serves photography enthusiasts, funeral services, and regional communities through digital content and extended reality experiences.

1 investor

Weekday is a media and content company founded in Japan, operating lifestyle and fashion editorial properties including The Fashion Post.

1 investor

Edia Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company operating in IP (intellectual property) and publishing businesses, with clients including major platform and gaming companies such as Apple, Google, Nintendo, Valve, and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market (code 3935).

1 investor

Audiostock operates a licensing marketplace for music tracks and sound effects created by Japanese music creators, selling BGM and sound effects to video producers, production companies, ad agencies, and YouTubers. It supports creators' monetization and also runs an overseas version targeting customers mainly in North America.

1 investor

Kibera is a Japan-based custom shoe brand that designs and sells semi-customized footwear tailored to individual women's foot shapes, sizes, and concerns. The company combines measurement data and design technology to deliver shoes for women seeking both comfort and aesthetic appeal.

1 investor

C&R Group operates three main business pillars: rights management (licensing intellectual property from professionals into media, games, comics, books, and NFTs), production services (developing content, games, websites, and architectural designs for clients), and agency services (staffing and recruitment). The company serves creative professionals, media companies, and enterprises across entertainment, construction, healthcare, agriculture, and other sectors in Japan.

1 investor

Konnichi Hello provides AI-powered video translation that preserves the original speaker's voice and facial movements across 37 languages, complemented by human translators to ensure translation accuracy. The service is designed for creators, businesses, and content producers who need to reach global audiences without language barriers.

1 investor

M&A Online is a media platform that provides information on mergers and acquisitions to help individuals and businesses understand and engage with M&A transactions. The company aims to address Japan's succession crisis and contribute to economic innovation through regular content distribution.

1 investor

SOCKETS provides "sensibility" (kansei) metadata and cross-category databases for music, video, and books, using machine learning and deep learning to power cross-media recommendation, personalization, user profiling, and search services. It also offers data cleansing, database-marketing analytics, and system/app development for companies building lifestyle and media services.

1 investor

TicketMe operates a ticket-selling platform for event organizers, covering self-service and consignment sales, domestic and international sales, official resale, and entrance management. It supports ticketing for music, theater, and sports events, including lotteries and reserved seating.

1 investor

Television Nishinippon is a Japanese broadcaster that collects television viewing data from internet-connected TV receivers to improve broadcast services, enhance program production, and inform advertising and marketing activities.

1 investor

Nohana is a mobile app that enables users to create photobooks, photo cards, and other photo items from smartphone or cloud photos. The service targets families and individuals who wish to preserve memories, offering a monthly subscription model where the first item is free after paying only shipping costs.

1 investor

BOI (Bank of Innovation) is a Japanese entertainment company that develops and operates smartphone games. It focuses on original content creation aimed at building a global fan base.

1 investor

Video Matching provides event marketing solutions for B2B companies, offering strategy design, tool selection, event operations, and advertising management across multiple marketing platforms.

1 investor

Broccoli is a content production company based in Tokyo that creates character goods, consumer games, trading card products, and illustrated content using licensed intellectual property from anime, manga, and games.

1 investor

Vector Inc. is a Japanese company providing multiple business services including PR and press release distribution, direct marketing, human resources consulting, digital marketing, and web solutions. The company operates a holding structure with subsidiaries in marketing services and media technology.

1 investor

Marvelous is a Japanese entertainment company that develops and publishes online, console, and amusement games, and produces stage plays, anime and visual works, and music. Its output includes game titles and multimedia franchises for the Japanese entertainment market.

1 investor

株式会社レイ is a Japanese production company offering end-to-end video, event, and promotional services spanning planning, creative and video production, equipment rental, broadcast/system integration, filming, and post-production. It works across physical and digital channels to create experiential content for business clients.

1 investor

A fashion media publication that conducts surveys about well-known fashion brands and items to understand consumer perceptions and help readers find appropriate styles.

1 investor