# The Chain Museum

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-chain-museum

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.t-c-m.art
- Total disclosed funding: $4.7M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 22, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Established in July 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, The Chain Museum develops and operates a platform to connect individuals with artists and support artists by utilizing digital tokens. The platform allows users to search for art styles, support creators, provide feedback, purchase tickets for events and exhibitions, and purchase art pieces. 
In February 2026, The Chain Museum raised an undisclosed amount in venture funding from Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

ArtSticker is a digital platform that allows viewers to connect with artists in real-time. The service offers a space where people can support artists, purchase art, and learn more about the creative process. The Chain Museum also manages galleries where it curates exhibitions and showcases works from various artists, providing a more diverse and accessible way for the public to experience contemporary art. In addition to this, the firm’s coordination business focuses on incorporating art into spaces such as hotels, offices, and commercial facilities. This service provides design and curation for spaces, ensuring that art plays a role in enhancing the atmosphere and experience of these environments.

The company plans to use its proceeds from February 2026 funding to  strengthen its design and art proposal capabilities, enhance product value, and expand art-related services.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 22, 2023, $0.8M — Ignition Point Venture Partners
- Series B, Jul 20, 2022, $2.2M — TBS Innovation Partners
- Series A, Nov 24, 2020, $1.7M — Sumitomo Corporation, Global Brain

## Investors

- Sumitomo Corporation — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- TBS Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tbs-innovation-partners) — Series B
- Ignition Point Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-point-venture-partners) — Series B