Investors are Japanese companies such as Dawn Capital and Osaka Gas, foreign investment funds and individual investors
Brave group, a virtual IP business based in Japan, has US$10 million in new capital to anticipate business expansion and global development in the Metaverse and WEB3 domains from Japanese companies such as Dawn Capital and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., foreign investment funds and individual investors. This brings the total raised capital to US$18
With this new capital, Brave group intends to strengthen its existing business operations and global expansion, expand its solution services for clients in the Metaverse Marketing business, develop additional “Brave Engine” products, develop new businesses, and strengthen its management structure.
With business moves by Brave group recently including collaboration with “MyAnimeList,” which operates one of the world’s largest anime communities, and in May 2022, formed a business alliance with “Billboard Indonesia,” the Indonesian version of “Billboard”, to strengthen alliances for global development.In addition, in the Metaverse Marketing business launched last year, Brave group has developed a series of solution services for corporate clients and are steadily building a track record.
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For this fundraising, General Partner, “Dawn Capital” Akatsuki Ventures inc., Kazuhiro Ishikura, said:
As the boundary between real and virtual life disappears, the form of entertainment will also change, and new IP content KOLs are expected to be born.
As the metaverse market grows globally, we believe that the Brave group’s content will be at the center of the enthusiastic virtual communities that will emerge.
We hope that the strength of the anime and manga culture that Japan has cultivated over the years will be brought to the world virtually!
Senior General Manager, Innovation Department of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Yuichi Sakamoto said : Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of Brave group’s grand challenge!
As the spread of the Covid-19 redefines the way we live our lives, we are focusing on the metaverse as a next-generation communication alternative to the real world.
We look forward to working with the Brave group to realize lifestyles and businesses that respond to the New Normal by accompanying our customers’ changing lifestyles and business styles and developing services and solutions that are best suited to each customer!
Managing Executive Officer of Saison Ventures Inc, Shunji Ashikaga, said: Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to join Brave group, which is strongly involved in the virtual IP business and the metaverse market.
I am very pleased to be working with you because of Noguchi san’s strong sales skills for enterprise and enthusiasm. I believe that its business will have a great impact not only in Asia but also in the whole world in the future!
We are looking forward to working together with you in the card business so that we can help you in your endeavors! Let’s create a fun world together!
<Supporters comments> *listed in no particular order.
CEO of REALITY, Inc., DJ RIO, said: In the age of the metaverse, where the physical real world and the digital real world mix without boundaries, the entertainment business will also be restructured. We support Brave group as it takes on the challenge of capturing such an era on a global scale!
CEO of nanameue, inc.,Takahiro Ishihama, said: I support Brave group to create a democratized IP. In the recent upsurge of NFT, Japanese originated IPs are struggling. The reason is simple: it is inconvenient for NFT holders to use them freely. This has resulted in IPxNFT that cannot be owned by the holders in the middle of the market.
I am very excited to hear this story because Brave group led by Mr. Noguchi has the ability to launch a global brand that matches the recent context, IP in the era of democratization with 0 ->1. I will give them my full support.
CEO of 9st Inc., Kyosuke Kato said: In the past, Japan gave birth to many characters, which are loved by people all over the world, and as VR/AR technology evolves and the metaverse gives birth to development, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to create IP in a new form. I’d like people to see the artists they have created performance. people will be thrilled by the fresh experience. We are rooting for them with the hope that they will become a new source of excitement and enthusiasm for people around the world.
CEO of Thirdverse, Inc., Hironao Kunimitsu said: I am convinced that Brave group will be one of the companies that can create a new type of entertainment, IP x Metaverse, in the coming Metaverse era!
I am looking forward to working with you as one of the most encouraging members of the Brave group, who will be responsible for bringing new entertainment from Japan to the world!
Group President and CEO of SEPTENI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., Koki Sato said: As one of the entrepreneurs aiming to create IP that will spread from smartphones to the world, centered on manga and anime, I truly share the vision that Brave group has set forth.I will continue to support Brave group in creating businesses that originated in Japan and reach the world, centered on virtual IP, in the great ocean of the Metaverse. I respect you, Mr. Noguchi.
CEO of Reiwa Travel Co., Ltd., Takaya Shinozuka said: Mr. Noguchi is an entrepreneur with a proven track record of doing hard work, and the Brave group team is full of attractive people who will surely realize the grand vision that we have set forth.
I am confident that they will bring about a revolution in the IP and Metaverse industry!
☆Taku Takahashi said: I am very excited about the updates that Brave group has made to fit the modern entertainment world, and I am very excited to be a part of it. I look forward to seeing the company become the center of an era in which the barriers between the Internet and the real world are disappearing, and I look forward to seeing the company’s success in the world.
For this fundraising, Keito Noguchi, CEO of Brave group said: Through this fundraising, we will work to maximize the impact of Brave group’s IP not only in Japan but also in the world.
We have many other new initiatives in the works, so please look forward to the brand new reborn Brave group!
About Brave group
Founded in October 2017, Brave group develops and operates virtual IP such as RIOT MUSIC and other virtual artists, and also provides solutions about Metaverse Marketing. Brave group’s contents have been viewed by users in more than 150 countries, with a total of more than 1 million followers on social networking sites, and a total of more than 100 million views on YouTube. To date, Brave group has raised US$18 million in funding from investors including (but not limited to) Dawn Capital and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and other companies. (All figures are as of June 2022.)
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