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Founded in 2015, Colopl Next invests in startups and publicly listed companies. For our startup investments, investments are made globally with companies in emerging technologies, B2C, entertainment, among others, while also supporting young entrepreneurs set to lead the next generation.For listed companies, we typically select Japanese companies with growth potential and shareholder-friendly track records. With "Entertainment in Real Life" as our group's mission, Colopl Next supports startups while utilizing Colopl Next/Colopl's knowledge and experiences of developing user-first products.

Advantage

Founded in 2015, Colopl Next invests in startups and publicly listed companies. For our startup investments, investments are made globally with companies in emerging technologies, B2C, entertainment, among others, while also supporting young entrepreneurs set to lead the next generation.For listed companies, we typically select Japanese companies with growth potential and shareholder-friendly track records. With "Entertainment in Real Life" as our group's mission, Colopl Next supports startups while utilizing Colopl Next/Colopl's knowledge and experiences of developing user-first products.

Theme

Focusing primarily on the BtoC/CtoC domain, we invest in new services, content, and the technologies that create them, based on themes such as the changing world, generational change, and the convergence of the real and virtual. Members from a variety of backgrounds, including former investment managers and former entrepreneurs with exit experience, gather to provide hands-on support based on their extensive knowledge and experience.

Industry

LifeStyle/Service

- Subscription

- D2C

- C2C

- Work

- Health

Media/Contents

- Streaming

- Influencer

- Game

- XR

- IP

Technology

- Emerging Tech

- Platform

- Security

- AI

- Blockchain

etc.

Funds

No.1 Fund

vintage year 2015

Focusing primarily on the BtoC/CtoC domain, we invest in new services, content, and the technologies that create them, based on themes such as the changing world, generational change, and the convergence of the real and virtual.

No.2 Fund

vintage year 2016

Focused on investments in XR-related companies

No.3 Fund

vintage year 2017

Investing mainly in U-30 investors among seed early stage investors

No.4 Fund

vintage year 2017

Specializes in investing in XR-related companies

No.5 Fund

vintage year 2017

Net investment mainly in middle and rater stage related to IT 

No.6 Fund

vintage year 2017

Investing mainly in U-30 investors among seed early stage investors

No.7 Fund

vintage year 2018

Net investment mainly in middle and rater stage related to IT

Listed Stocks Fund

vintage year 2018

Investing in listed companies

The Next
Unicorn Fund

vintage year 2020

Investing in startups in Korea and Southeast Asia

No.8 Fund

vintage year 2022

Invest in domestic and international startups