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
33
Website
tbs-ip.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Networks, Inc. | Apr 2025 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| UTAITE Inc. | May 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| BitStar, Inc. | Oct 2017 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| UPDATER, Inc. | Oct 2021 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| 株式会社Voicy | Mar 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is TBS Innovation Partners based?
TBS Innovation Partners is headquartered in Tokyo.
When was TBS Innovation Partners founded?
Founding year information for TBS Innovation Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does TBS Innovation Partners have?
TBS Innovation Partners has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in TBS Innovation Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Preferred Networks, Inc., UTAITE Inc., BitStar, Inc., UPDATER, Inc., 株式会社Voicy.
What was TBS Innovation Partners's most recent investment shown here?
TBS Innovation Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in UTAITE Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does TBS Innovation Partners focus on?
TBS Innovation Partners focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does TBS Innovation Partners focus on?
TBS Innovation Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.