Shochiku Ventures
Tokyo, Tokyoshochiku-ventures.co.jp
Overview
Shochiku Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Shochiku Group. It invests in startups in a wide range of entertainment-based fields to strengthen its own businesses, including entertainment and real estate, and to seek business opportunities in new areas. It also runs co-creation programs with startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTAITE Inc. | May 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Castee | Nov 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| 株式会社岩谷技研 | Dec 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Brave group Inc. | Aug 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Playthink | May 2023 | Strategic | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.