# ONLY STORY

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/only-story

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: http://onlystory.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 10, 2022)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

ONLY STORY Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that excels in delivering innovative digital storytelling solutions, enhancing audience engagement through advanced content management systems and interactive tools.Founded in 2014 in Tokyo, Japan, ONLY STORY Inc. specializes in digital storytelling solutions. The company has undergone strategic pivots to focus on enhancing audience engagement through its offerings. In August 2022, ONLY STORY Inc. successfully raised JPY 580 million in Series C funding from investors including Nissay Capital and EggForward, with returning participation from Uzabase, Inc. This funding round was part of a larger JPY 955 million equity and debt financing. The company's current valuation stands at JPY 7,814.476 million.ONLY STORY specializes in a suite of innovative digital solutions designed to enhance storytelling across various media platforms. The company’s core offerings include advanced content management systems and interactive storytelling tools, aimed at addressing challenges of content dispersion and audience retention. Their products cater primarily to content creators, marketers, and entertainment companies, providing tools to craft compelling narratives that resonate with target demographics. The company operates in key markets including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where the demand for engaging digital experiences continues to grow.ONLY STORY generates revenue through a combination of subscription models and licensing agreements tailored for its diverse client base. The company engages in direct transactions with customers, offering tiered pricing plans for its flagship products that cater to individual creators and large enterprises. Revenue streams stem from monthly or annual subscriptions for access to their storytelling platforms and customized packages for larger clients requiring extensive features, facilitating a steady income flow and fostering long-term partnerships with clients.Following its most recent funding round in August 2022, where ONLY STORY raised JPY 580 million, the company plans to strengthen its marketing efforts, enhance system development, recruit talent, and invest in new business initiatives. The funding will support the design and launch of upcoming products aimed at expanding their digital storytelling capabilities. Furthermore, ONLY STORY intends to explore growth opportunities in new geographic regions, leveraging its innovative solutions to meet increasing demands for digital content. Specific targeted markets for expansion include regions across Asia and Europe by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 10, 2022, $4.3M — Nissay Capital, Uzabase, Inc., EggForward
- Series B, Apr 14, 2021, $12M — Daiwa Corporate Investment, UNITED, inc., Uzabase, Inc., Das Capital, Japan Post Capital, Hakuhodo DY Ventures
- Seed, Jun 15, 2020, $3.2M — XTech Ventures, EN-Japan Inc.

## Investors

- XTech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xtech-ventures) — Seed
- EN-Japan Inc. — Seed
- Daiwa Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daiwa-corporate-investment) — Series B
- UNITED, inc. — Series B
- Uzabase, Inc. — Series B, Series C
- Das Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/das-capital) — Series B
- Japan Post Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-post-capital) — Series B
- Hakuhodo DY Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hakuhodo-dy-ventures) — Series B
- Nissay Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nissay-capital) — Series C
- EggForward — Series C