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Kodansha

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Kodansha is the publisher in Japan and produces the manga magazines Nakayoshi, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekly Shonen Magazine.

Investor Profile

Kodansha has backed more than 2 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Content, Media and Entertainment, Sports.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (50%)
  • Series C (50%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Content
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Meeting Software
  • Unified Communications
  • Voip
  • Web3
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Who does Kodansha frequently co-invest with?

Shogakukan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
KSK Angel Fund
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 1
Dentsu
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 1
mixi
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Akatsuki
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kodansha?

Gaudiy

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Gaudiy is a web3 company that engages in a fan-economy business based on blockchain technology for the entertainment industry.

Meeting SoftwareUnified CommunicationsVoIPWeb3
Series CMay 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $68,495,966
SPORTS BULL

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SPORTS BULL is an Internet sports media management company.

ContentMedia and EntertainmentSports
Series UnknownAug 4, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,943,484