Akatsuki
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
- Japan
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- AI
- Fintech
- Blockchain
About
Akatsuki Inc. is a Japanese company developing games and comics like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Romancing SaGa.
Akatsuki Inc. is a Japanese company developing games and comics like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Romancing SaGa.
Investment Thesis
Akatsukis venture arm, particularly through the Akatsuki Entertainment Technology (AET) Fund, focuses on investing in innovative startups across entertainment, media, and technology sectors. The fund is particularly interested in areas such as vernacular video, mobile gaming, live streaming, and B2B ecommerce.
Manager's Experience
Mid-tier fund concentrating on early to growth-stage technology investments in Japan and Southeast Asia. Completed over 15 deals, with notable exits including several successful IPOs in the tech sector. Emphasizes an operator-led investment style, providing hands-on support to portfolio companies. Recognized for its contrarian approach and deep market insights.