# REDCLIFF

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

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.redcliff-inc.co.jp/
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 25, 2026)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, REDCLIFF, Inc., founded in 2019, operates as Japan's drone show operator that offers entertainment services using drone shows. In June 2026, REDCLIFF, Inc. raised Series C funding in a first close led by Rakuten Capital, with participation from Pasona Group Inc. and Hakuhodo Inc.. As of July 2026, the company is being led by its CEO, Komei Sasaki. 

The firm offers entertainment services such as drone shows and drone art for promotional photography, golf course photography, special filming and TV stock photography, and other promotional and recreational events such as music festivals, New Year's Eve countdown events, and entertainment for commemorative events. The firm creates ads and films that combine drone shots with fireworks, projection mapping, production with light such as lasers, and music. 

The company plans to use the June 2026 funding to expand drone aircraft capacity, support overseas expansion, accelerate hiring, and strengthen its management foundation and governance framework.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 25, 2026 — Rakuten Capital, Pasona Group, Hakuhodo
- Series B, Apr 16, 2025 — CDIB Capital Group, SBI Investment, Samurai Incubate, Vector, Drone Fund, SHIKIGAKU, DG Incubation, GENDA Capital

## Investors

- CDIB Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdib-capital-group) — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B
- Samurai Incubate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samurai-incubate) — Series B
- Vector (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vector) — Series B
- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Series B
- SHIKIGAKU (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shikigaku) — Series B
- DG Incubation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-incubation) — Series B
- GENDA Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genda-capital) — Series B
- Rakuten Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rakuten-capital) — Series C
- Pasona Group — Series C
- Hakuhodo — Series C