# THINKR

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.thinkr.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $30M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 1, 2024)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

THINKR INC., based in Japan, is a creative design firm specializing in artist management, advertising production, and the development of immersive entertainment properties. The company integrates various artistic disciplines to enhance cultural expression.THINKR INC. is a design firm founded in 2016 in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on creative services and artist management. The firm has engaged in 2 total deals, with its most recent funding round being a SERIES A which raised JPY 4,665 mn. This amount also represents the total amount raised by the company. The firm has secured investments from notable backers such as Chishima Real Estate Co., Ltd. and Cygames Capital. The current CEO is Harigaya Kenjiro.THINKR is a design firm that specializes in a diverse range of creative services, including advertising production, artist management, and the development of virtual entertainment properties. The company operates within the realms of creative solutions and entertainment development, focusing on areas such as animation, original content creation, and proprietary intellectual property development. THINKR aims to produce unique works that blend design, music, storytelling, visual arts, and live experiences, enhancing Japanese culture. Its client base includes businesses seeking innovative advertising solutions and creators in need of management support. THINKR markets its services in Japan and is actively exploring international markets to expand its reach.THINKR generates revenue through various transactional structures, including direct-to-consumer sales, partnerships, and B2B collaborations. Income is derived from the production of creative projects, management fees from artists, and merchandise sales related to its represented artists. Revenue streams include fixed fees for projects, royalties from intellectual property, and profits from branded goods sold through its e-commerce platform, FINDME STORE by THINKR. The firm's offerings likely involve customized packages tailored to client needs.In August 2024, THINKR INC. raised JPY 335 million in venture debt financing from new investor Resona Bank. The funding will be used to repay loans and support future growth initiatives. The company is expected to continue expanding its development of new products and services, with specific details on product launches to be determined as they enhance their offerings in the entertainment landscape. Additionally, THINKR is looking to penetrate new markets outside of Japan to broaden its operational footprint.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 1, 2024, $30M — JAFCO Group, Global Brain, Makers Fund: Inactive Firm, Chishima Real Estate Co., Ltd., Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc., Cygames Capital, THIRDWAVE CORP., HIRAC FUND, Yostar Inc.

## Investors

- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- Makers Fund: Inactive Firm — Series A
- Chishima Real Estate Co., Ltd. — Series A
- Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. — Series A
- Cygames Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cygames-capital) — Series A
- THIRDWAVE CORP. — Series A
- HIRAC FUND — Series A
- Yostar Inc. — Series A