AET Fund
Overview
A corporate venture capital fund of Akatsuki Inc., a Japanese entertainment company. The $50 million fund was launched in October 2017 to invest in early-stage (Seed and Series A) startups at the intersection of entertainment and technology, with a focus on AR/VR, media, and gaming. The fund is active in markets including the US and India.
Portfolio Companies
18
Website
aktsk.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playco | Sep 2020 | Series A | - |
| Resemble AI | Dec 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Karuna Labs | Sep 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Motherly | Apr 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Blutag | Jan 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is AET Fund based?
AET Fund is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was AET Fund founded?
Founding year information for AET Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does AET Fund have?
AET Fund has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in AET Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Playco, Resemble AI, Karuna Labs, Motherly, Blutag.
What was AET Fund's most recent investment shown here?
AET Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Blutag in 2021.
What sectors does AET Fund focus on?
AET Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does AET Fund focus on?
AET Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is AET Fund's AUM?
AET Fund's assets under management are estimated at over $50.0M.