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TBS Innovation Partners

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

TBS Innovation Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the media, content, entertainment, and IT sectors.

Investor Profile

TBS Innovation Partners has backed more than 5 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Content Creators, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (40%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series C (20%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Content Creators
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Information Technology
  • Music
  • Video
  • Advertising
  • Crowdfunding
  • E-commerce
  • Food And Beverage
  • Cloud Computing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does TBS Innovation Partners frequently co-invest with?

Dentsu Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
GS
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Development Bank of Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Globis Capital Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Japan Post Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (021 Fund)
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by TBS Innovation Partners?

Utaite

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.

Content CreatorsMedia and EntertainmentMusicVideo
Series BMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $51,885,744
Starley

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Starley is an information technology company that offers development and implementation of artificial intelligence-related products.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownDec 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,272,884
Okage

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Okage is an e-commerce and advertising company.

AdvertisingCrowdfundingE-CommerceFood and Beverage
Series UnknownMar 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,151,742
BitStar

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

BitStar is an entertech company that accelerates the growth of video creators and content with proprietary data and technology.

Advertising PlatformsContent CreatorsMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaSocial Media AdvertisingSocial Media Marketing
Series CAug 20, 2018
Amount Raised: $9,719,998
Cloud Ace

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Cloud Ace is a provider of total support services and consulting for google cloud platform.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Series ASep 26, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,004,044