Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund

A corporate venture capital fund focused on strategic investments and collaborations with startups in the entertainment space.

Corporate VC Active Tokyo, Japan Est. 2022
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

The Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund is a corporate venture capital arm of Bandai Namco Entertainment, launched in 2022. Its mission is to discover and create future core businesses and intellectual properties (IPs) through investments and collaborations with startups. The fund focuses on companies shaping the future of entertainment, including game development studios and those creating original IP, particularly in areas like blockchain, VR/AR/xR, AI, metaverse, and Web3-related businesses. The fund aims to enhance existing entertainment businesses and create the next generation of entertainment experiences by combining fresh ideas from startups with Bandai Namco's expertise in IP development and content creation.

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What is Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund's primary focus?
Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund is the corporate venture arm of the Japanese multinational entertainment company, Bandai Namco Entertainment.
What is a notable portfolio company for Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund?
A notable portfolio company for Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund is Anzu.io, an in-game advertising platform.
In which sector has Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund made investments?
Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund has made investments in the Business Software sector, as exemplified by its investment in Anzu.io.
What was the most recent investment round for Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund?
Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund participated in a B Round investment in June 2023.
What was the funding stage and amount for Anzu.io's round that Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund participated in?
Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund participated in Anzu.io's Series B funding round, which raised $65M.
When was Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund founded?
Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund was created in 2023.
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