Shochiku Ventures
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 |
| HEARTBEATS, Inc. | Sep 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Castee | Nov 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Playthink | May 2023 | Strategic | Lead |
| Brave group Inc. | Aug 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Shochiku Ventures based?
Shochiku Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Shochiku Ventures founded?
Shochiku Ventures was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Shochiku Ventures have?
Shochiku Ventures has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Shochiku Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include UTAITE Inc., HEARTBEATS, Inc., Castee, Playthink, Brave group Inc..
What was Shochiku Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Shochiku Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HEARTBEATS, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Shochiku Ventures focus on?
Shochiku Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Shochiku Ventures focus on?
Shochiku Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Shochiku Ventures's AUM?
Shochiku Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.