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MIXI Global Investments
MIXI Global Investments (MGI) is a corporate venture capital arm of MIXI, Inc. It invests in startups mainly in Digital Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Sports...
Overview
MIXI Global Investments (MGI) is a corporate venture capital arm of MIXI, Inc. It invests in startups mainly in Digital Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Sports in India and globally. It is a group company of MIXI Inc.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Venture Capital
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Tomoharu Urabe
Managing Director, Investment
Jyoti Chauhan
Principal
Gohshi Araki
Representative Director
Kanji Kobayashi
Investment Committee Member (Senior Corporate Officer, MIXI)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages and geographies does MIXI Global Investments target?
The CVC focuses on early-stage companies, specifically seed and Series A rounds. Its geographic mandate centers on North America, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area, and key technology markets across Asia. The firm looks for companies developing enterprise software, consumer technology, and media platforms that can scale across borders.
Is MIXI Global Investments a fund with outside limited partners?
No. MIXI Global Investments deploys capital directly from MIXI, Inc.'s corporate balance sheet and does not raise traditional venture funds from outside limited partners. This structure provides permanent, patient capital not bound by standard fund cycles or LP redemption timelines.
What is the source of MIXI, Inc.'s capital and how large are its reserves?
MIXI, Inc.'s capital originates from its highly successful mobile gaming franchise, notably Monster Strike, which has generated over $10 billion in lifetime player spending. The parent company maintains a cash position of over ¥200 billion, as disclosed in recent Tokyo Stock Exchange filings, giving the venture arm substantial reserves for investment.
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