# Crypto Times

> Crypto Times is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Web3 and Software. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypto-times/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CryptoTimes_mag
- Website: https://crypto-times.jp/

Crypto Times is a VC fund in Tokyo focused on Web3 and Software. Rokubunnoni Inc. Is an independent digital media company specializing in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain since 2018, and currently one of the leading Cryptocurrency and Blockchain media in Japan. Our Vision is to deliver unbiased quality contents to our audience & assist in the transition of Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 realm. Our channels 1.Blockchain Media for Japan "Crypto Times" 2. Blockchain Research Content for Japan "CT Analysis" https://ct-analysis.io/ 3. Japanese crypto community DAO "boarding bridge"

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Crypto Times. Shizune tracks 1 team members at Crypto Times. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/crypto-times?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web3 | 2 | 33% |
| Software | 2 | 33% |
| Blockchain | 2 | 33% |
| FinTech | 1 | 17% |
| Computer | 1 | 17% |

10 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 33% |
| Seed | 1 | 17% |
| Angel | 1 | 17% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 17% |
| Initial Coin Offering | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | 1 | 17% |
| Sweden | 1 | 17% |
| United States | 1 | 17% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 17% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shingo Arai | Chief Executive Officer | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The New Era® of Shopping | The New Era® of Shopping helps merchants make their catalogues discoverable and shoppable inside AI assistants. Key features of the platform include two-way catalog syncing with PIMs/ERPs, SKU-level intelligence to measure AI visibility and ranking of products inside LLM responses, user prompts analysis for trends and volume insights, andautomated content optimization to improve how products rank in conversational answers. The product is already integrated with all major eCommerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Wix, etc, as well as main AI discovery platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity. | $1.4M | Pre-Seed | Feb 24, 2026 |  |
| Catalysis | Catalysis establishes a cohesive framework that integrates a shared security ecosystem. | $1.3M | Pre-Seed | Apr 24, 2025 |  |
| MemeMarket | MemeMarket is a specialized prediction market focused on meme coin trading, featuring advanced functionalities. |  | Angel | Feb 24, 2025 |  |
| Lava Foundation | Lava Foundation is a newly founded non-profit dedicated to the development of the modular blockchain network. It is the entity that sells tokens and decides on the network's roadmap. | $11M | Initial Coin Offering | May 07, 2024 |  |
| Privasea | Privasea is a company that provides global clients with tailored computing and data sharing solutions that conform to security standards while allowing user to use all of data, including sensitive types. | $5M | Seed | Mar 04, 2024 |  |
| EthosX | EthosX is a blockchain-based DeFi platform that provides end-to-end financial derivatives. | $1.8M | Venture - Series Unknown | Dec 13, 2023 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [MH Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mh-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [1NVST](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/1nvst) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [a16z Scout Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/a16z-scout-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Animoca Brands](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/animoca-brands-corporation) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ascensive Assets](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ascensive-asset-management) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Asymmetry Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/asymmetry-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Crypto Times invest in?

Crypto Times invests primarily in Web3, Software and Blockchain startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Crypto Times?

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### Who are the partners at Crypto Times?

The team at Crypto Times includes Shingo Arai (Chief Executive Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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