# EhonNavi Corporation

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ehonnavi

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.ehonnavi.net
- Total disclosed funding: $8.5M
- Latest round: Series B (May 10, 2022)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

EhonNavi Corporation is a digital platform that specializes in children's literature, providing an array of online resources to enhance reading experiences for children and their families.Founded in 2001, EhonNavi Corporation operates primarily in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on delivering a comprehensive online library of children's literature. In May 2022, EhonNavi successfully raised JPY 1.1 billion through a Series B funding round led by SIG Asia Investment, alongside investors such as Kadokawa Corporation and Kodansha, bringing its total funds raised to JPY 1.1 billion. The firm has completed three total deals to date, with a current valuation of JPY 9,012.057 mn. The strategic focus has always been on enhancing content accessibility for young readers.Ehon Navi provides an extensive online platform dedicated to children's literature, offering subscription-based access to picture books, educational comics, and puzzle books, along with daily storytelling features. This platform is designed for parents, educators, and children, fostering literacy and creativity through engaging and educational content, primarily within the Japanese market.Ehon Navi's revenue model is centered on subscription transactions, where users pay a recurring fee to access its library of digital content. The company offers multiple tiers of subscription plans, catering to the diverse needs of families and educational institutions. Revenue is also supported through partnerships with educational organizations and publishers, enhancing service offerings.In May 2022, EhonNavi Corporation raised JPY 1.1 billion in Series B funding, which will be utilized for product development and expanding content through partnerships with major publishers. The company aims to grow its presence in the picture book market both domestically and internationally, leveraging the newly acquired capital to enhance its service offerings and explore new geographic markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 10, 2022, $8.5M — Kadokawa Corporation, SIG Asia Investment, Kodansha, Nippon Television Network Corporation, POPLAR PUBLISHING, Spotlight (Japan)

## Investors

- Kadokawa Corporation — Series B
- SIG Asia Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sig-asia-investment) — Series B
- Kodansha — Series B
- Nippon Television Network Corporation — Series B
- POPLAR PUBLISHING — Series B
- Spotlight (Japan) — Series B