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TBS Innovation Partners

TBS Innovation Partners

Overview

TBS Innovation Partners is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) Holdings, a major Japanese media group. Based in Tokyo, the firm makes strategic investments in startups that are expected to create synergies and new business in collaboration with the TBS group. It invests across various stages, from seed to later rounds, with a focus on sectors including media, entertainment, content, and information technology. The firm's mission is to foster a prosperous society by investing in innovative businesses and diverse lifestyles.

Portfolio Companies

29

Investments

TBS Innovation Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
UTAITE Inc.May 2025Series BCo-investor
Preferred Networks, Inc.Apr 2025Growth EquityCo-investor
Starley Inc.Dec 2024Series A Extension-
GlorangJun 2024Series A ExtensionCo-investor
株式会社ファーメンステーションJan 2024Series BCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year FoundedN/A

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