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YoStar

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

YoStar is the top publisher, developer, and investor in the games industry.

Investor Profile

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

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Video, Advertising, Art.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Series B (50%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Video
  • Advertising
  • Art
  • Digital Media
  • Ux Design
  • Content Creators
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Music
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Who does YoStar frequently co-invest with?

KDDI Open Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Chishima Real Estate
Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka
Co-Investments: 1
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Money Forward Venture Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Makers Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Cygames capital
Asia, Kanagawa, Japan, Shibuya
Co-Investments: 1
Hankyu Hanshin
Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka
Co-Investments: 1
ThirdwaveSolutions
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 YoStar?

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
THINKR

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

THINKR provides advertising, video production, content, UX design, and animation services.

AdvertisingArtDigital MediaUX DesignVideo
Series AJul 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,521,383