Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Jan 2022

Total raised

$4.4M

Investors

9

About Sozi

Based in Japan, Sozi Inc. focuses on enhancing creativity through digital platforms that connect creators with their audiences.Sozi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017, specializing in digital services that strengthen the relationship between creators and their fans.Sozi Inc. specializes in developing platforms and tools designed to enhance creativity and facilitate connections between creators and their audiences. The company’s core offerings include 'pib,' a service that enables users to share illustrations with individuals who appreciate them, thereby fostering a deeper engagement with artwork beyond transient trends. Another key service is 'OFUSE,' which allows fans to send personalized messages of gratitude to creators for a nominal fee, thereby creating a direct line of support between the creator and their followers. Additionally, 'POTOFU' aggregates social media and portfolio information to help creators quickly establish public profiles, streamlining their online presence.Sozi Inc. generates revenue primarily through transaction-based models tied to its digital services. For instance, the 'OFUSE' service operates on a pay-per-character pricing structure, allowing users to express their support for creators via paid messages, thus creating a direct revenue stream for both the company and the creators involved. Revenue is further supported by the utilization of their platform tools like 'POTOFU', which facilitate promotional opportunities for creators and brands alike.In January 2022, Sozi Inc. Specific plans include launching new products and increasing marketing activities to attract a broader audience, although no exact release dates or specific regions for expansion have been disclosed.

Who invested in Sozi

9 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Jan 12, 2022

    Amount

    $3.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Sep 30, 2020

    Amount

    $0.9M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Sozi

Who invested in Sozi?

Sozi has 9 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Sozi raised?

Sozi has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Sozi last raise money?

Sozi's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Jan 2022.

What does Sozi do?

Sozi is a internet company.

Where is Sozi headquartered?

Sozi is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Which VCs invest in companies like Sozi?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Fund, Hui Hua Fund, Yufu Capital and ICBC Capital Management back internet companies at Sozi's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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