Sector-Specific CVC Introduction: Entertainment and Media

Investment Status by Domain

This section introduces the overall trends in the CVCs within the entertainment and media domain. It also provides information on individual CVCs, including their investment domains, investment targets, and achievements, which may be useful for startups looking to raise funds or companies considering launching a CVC.

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Investment Status of CVCs in the Entertainment and Media Domain

This section summarizes the overall characteristics of CVCs in the entertainment and media industry and provides information on individual CVCs, including company profiles, investment policies, and achievements.

Common Features as a Company

1. Fusion of Entertainment and Technology: Many CVCs aim to merge entertainment with cutting-edge technologies, especially focusing on innovation in digital content and media technologies.
2. Global Perspective: To increase competitiveness in international markets, many CVCs are actively investing in startups outside of Japan.
3. Contribution to a Sustainable Society: Investments are focused on solving environmental and social issues, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

Common Features of Investment Targets

1. Digital Content: Investments are made in startups providing digital content such as video, music, and games.
2. New Media Platforms: Investments support the development of new media platforms such as live streaming, VTubers, and esports.
3. Creative Industries: There is a high level of investment in companies with creative ideas and technologies.

Notable Initiatives and Investments

1. TBS Innovation Partners
   • TBS leverages the power of entertainment and media to promote a society that respects diverse values and lifestyles. A key feature of their strategy is promoting SDGs initiatives through collaborations with the renewable energy industry.
2. Bandai Namco Entertainment (Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund)
   • Bandai Namco aims to create new entertainment by utilizing its intellectual properties (IPs). They work to maximize the value of these IPs through collaboration with startups.
3. Digital Garage
   • Digital Garage focuses on creating new business models utilizing the internet, particularly investing in startups that aim to merge media and technology.
4. CyberAgent Capital
   • CyberAgent Capital actively invests in startups related to digital advertising and internet media. Their investment activity is particularly focused on expanding in the Asian market.

Detailed Information on Individual CVCs

• Sony Innovation Fund: More details
• TBS Innovation Partners: More details
• TOPPAN Holdings Inc.: More details
• ASICS Ventures Inc.: More details
• Digital Advertising Consortium Inc.: More details
• Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings Inc.: More details
• Akatsuki Ventures Inc.: More details
• MBS Media Holdings Inc.: More details
• Adways Ventures Inc.: More details
• H.I.S. Co., Ltd.: More details
• Oriental Land Innovations Inc.: More details
• Colopl Next Inc.: More details
• CyberAgent Capital Inc.: More details
• DLE Inc.: More details
• Digital Garage Inc.: More details
• TV Asahi Corporation: More details
• Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.: More details
• Fuji Startup Ventures Inc.: More details
• Frontier International Inc.: More details
• Mixi Inc.: More details
• Dentsu Innovation Partners Inc.: More details
• Hakuhodo DY Ventures Inc.: More details
• Shizuoka Newspaper and Broadcasting System: More details
• Asahi Broadcasting Television Corporation: More details
• T-Venture Program (TVP): More details

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