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Team Cool Japan
Team Cool Japan is a private equity based in Kyoto, founded 2012; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
Team Cool Japan
Team Cool Japan is a private equity firm based in Kyoto-shi, Japan. It focuses on buyout investments.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Kyoto
Corporate office
Kyoto-shi, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Cool Japan's core investment thesis?
The firm believes that Japanese animation, gaming, character licensing, and creative IP represent undercapitalized venture opportunities, particularly at the seed and early-growth stages. It targets businesses that can modernize production pipelines or globalize distribution for domestic content properties. This thesis differentiates it from generalist domestic venture funds that often avoid media and content in favor of enterprise SaaS or deep-tech.
How does Team Cool Japan source its deals?
The firm's sourcing advantage derives from its Kyoto location, which places it at the center of the Kansai region's creative economy. The area hosts Nintendo, numerous independent animation studios, and a legacy craft and design sector that Tokyo-centric funds rarely canvass. Team Cool Japan can access founders who are culturally and geographically removed from the Marunouchi-Otemachi fundraising circuit.
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