# FIOCLUB

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

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.fioclub.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 1, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, FIOCLUB Inc. specializes in the production and management of character intellectual property (IP), focusing on engaging diverse audiences through entertainment and merchandise.FIOCLUB Inc. was founded in 2022 and operates from Tokyo, Japan. The company is dedicated to the development of character IP for various media and merchandise applications. Takuya Nagasawa, the CEO, leads the firm which has completed one funding round. In August 2024, FIOCLUB raised JPY 230 million in a Seed round from investors including East Ventures, Skyland Ventures, and Tycoon Capital, Inc. This amount represents the total funding raised by the company to date.FIOCLUB Inc. specializes in character intellectual property (IP) production, focusing on the creation and management of various characters aimed at both entertainment and merchandise sectors. The company engages in the development of character brands that resonate with pop culture, appealing to a diverse audience across multiple demographics. Their core offerings include character design, development for anime and related media, and licensing arrangements that enable the utilization of their characters in merchandise, media, and promotional campaigns. The company aims to connect with global markets, particularly targeting regions where anime and pop culture have a significant following, such as North America, Europe, and Asia.FIOCLUB's revenue generation model is built around B2B partnerships and licensing agreements with media companies, retailers, and merchandise producers. The firm engages in collaborative ventures that allow for the character IP to be integrated into various products, from toys to digital content. Transactions often involve upfront licensing fees and ongoing royalties based on product sales. FIOCLUB's flagship offerings are positioned to capitalize on the popularity of their character IP, enabling them to negotiate favorable terms in their agreements. Their revenue structure reflects a multifaceted approach to monetizing character IP, driven by strategic partnerships within the entertainment and retail industries.In August 2024, FIOCLUB Inc. raised JPY 230 million in Seed funding to accelerate the development of its platform offerings. The company plans to design and launch new character brands aimed at enhancing its market presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. These initiatives are geared towards expanding their reach in the entertainment and merchandise sectors by capitalizing on the growing popularity of character IP. The recent funding will support these efforts, allowing FIOCLUB to further develop its offerings and explore new market opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 1, 2024, $1.5M — East Ventures, Skyland Ventures, Tycoon Capital, Inc.

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- Skyland Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/skyland-ventures) — Seed
- Tycoon Capital, Inc. — Seed