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Asahi Media Lab Ventures
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Asahi Media Lab Ventures

Asahi Media Lab Ventures

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Tokyo and Silicon Valley-based Asahi Media Lab Ventures invests in early-stage tech startups revolutionizing digital media.

Location
Tokyo, Tokyo, JP
Founded
2017
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Asahi Media Lab Ventures, based in Tokyo and Silicon Valley, is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of the Asahi Media Group. The firm focuses on early-stage technology startups that are revolutionizing digital media, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors. Their typical investments span seed and Series A rounds, reflecting their commitment to nurturing innovative companies from their inception.

Notable portfolio companies include AppGrooves, Dotsfty, Legionfarm, ON, Oxygen, Ramen Hero, Sturfee, and Twizted Design. The firm is led by key partners with deep industry experience and connections within the media conglomerate. Asahi Media Lab Ventures offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance, industry insights, and access to a vast network within the media industry, enhancing the growth potential of their portfolio companies.

Asahi Media Lab Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments11
Current Portfolio Count7
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed7 (63.6%)
Series A3 (27.3%)
Convertible Note1 (9.1%)

Stage Mix

Seed 64%Series A 27%Convertible Note 9%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Dotsfty logo

Dotsfty

Oxygen logo

Oxygen

Legionfarm logo

Legionfarm

ON logo

ON

AppGrooves logo

AppGrooves

Ramen Hero logo

Ramen Hero

Twizted Design logo

Twizted Design

Sturfee logo

Sturfee

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Asahi Media Lab Ventures - Classification

Also Known As
  • Asahi Media Lab Ventures, Inc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
Show 2 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services