EX Innovation Fund
VC Fund
EX Innovation Fund is a VC fund focused on Film Production and Video. The EX Innovation Fund is a joint initiative established through a strategic partnership between TV Asahi Holdings Corporation and Simplex Capital Investment. This collaborative effort aims to foster innovation by investing in promising startups and emerging technologies that align with the vision and growth strategies of both founding companies.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries EX Innovation Fund invests in
Stages EX Innovation Fund invests in
Countries EX Innovation Fund invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Series A
- $687k–$5M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Film Production 2 (50%)
- Video 1 (25%)
- Gaming 1 (25%)
- eSports 1 (25%)
- Video Games 1 (25%)
Stage
- Series A 2 (50%)
- Series B 1 (25%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (25%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indent creates products that help writers create original works such as novels, manga, screenplays, and game scenarios. They will work to create an environment in which artists can focus on their creations and enjoy sharing their work. | $7M / Series B / Oct 07, 2026 | ||
| Nekonome creates a game platform with global character designs, in-game updates, and regular events, providing a personalized gaming experience based on data. | $687.5K / Series A / Jun 08, 2026 | ||
| CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services. | $6.6M / Venture - Series Unknown / Oct 15, 2025 | ||
| Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series. | $5M / Series A / Sep 17, 2025 |
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FAQ
What does EX Innovation Fund invest in?
EX Innovation Fund invests primarily in Film Production, Video and Gaming startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does EX Innovation Fund invest in?
EX Innovation Fund typically joins rounds of $687k–$5M at Series A. These are whole funding-round sizes, not EX Innovation Fund's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds EX Innovation Fund took part in.
When did EX Innovation Fund last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for EX Innovation Fund closed in Oct 2026. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Nov 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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