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CyberAgent Capital
CyberAgent Capital is a Tokyo-based VC firm investing in early-stage tech companies across Asia. It operates as the investment arm of CyberAgent, Inc.
CyberAgent Capital
CyberAgent Capital operates as a venture capital arm of CyberAgent, Inc., a Japanese digital advertising and media conglomerate listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm's founding dates back to the early 2000s, following CyberAgent's establishment in 1998, but the exact year of the VC unit's inception is not publicly specified. Its wealth origin stems from the parent company's advertising revenue, which funds the investment vehicle. The firm invests primarily in early-stage technology startups, with a focus on sectors such as internet services, digital media, advertising technology, and mobile applications. It typically leads or co-invests in seed to Series A rounds, with deployment ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to a few million per deal. Known portfolio companies include the Japanese fintech startup Paidy (acquired by PayPal in 2021) and the mobile gaming company Gumi, demonstrating a geographic concentration in Japan and other Asian markets like Southeast Asia. CyberAgent Capital manages a relatively small team based in Tokyo, with an additional office in Singapore to cover Southeast Asian deals. The firm does not publicly disclose AUM or total deployment figures, limiting the parent group's annual report references. A recent operational event includes the launch of a new fund or co-investment vehicle in 2023, per industry reports, but specifics remain unverified. Adjacent entities within the CyberAgent ecosystem include a corporate incubator and a startup support program, which provide operational resources to portfolio companies. The firm's structural differentiator lies in its corporate venture capital (CVC) model, where it leverages CyberAgent's market position and expertise in digital advertising to offer strategic value beyond capital. This includes access to distribution channels, business development opportunities, and potential exits via CyberAgent's own acquisitions. However, the firm does not operate as a traditional single-family office, remaining an investment arm of a publicly traded corporation.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Additional offices
Singapore
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CyberAgent Capital?
The firm does not publicly name its investment committee or managing partners. Per public record, the parent company CyberAgent, Inc. oversees strategic direction, but specific individuals are not disclosed.
How does CyberAgent Capital source proprietary deal flow?
CyberAgent Capital leverages the parent company's network in Japanese digital advertising and media. It also participates in industry events and partnerships in Southeast Asia, though a formal sourcing process is not documented.
Is CyberAgent Capital structured as a single family office or a corporate venture arm?
CyberAgent Capital is a corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of CyberAgent, Inc., a publicly traded Japanese conglomerate. It does not operate as a family office.
What investment stages does CyberAgent Capital typically target?
The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily seed and Series A rounds. Its check size ranges from $500,000 to $5 million per deal, per public reports.
Which sectors does CyberAgent Capital explicitly avoid?
Public information does not list exclusions. The firm's disclosed investments are concentrated in internet services, digital media, advertising tech, and mobile, suggesting a narrower focus than broad tech.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from the parent company CyberAgent's advertising revenue and cash reserves. The firm does not disclose external LP commitments.
Does CyberAgent Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
CyberAgent Capital appears to operate via direct investments. It may use special purpose vehicles or co-investment structures, but public records do not detail fund-of-funds or commitment vehicles.
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