Nakama, Inc. secures a strategic investment from TBS Group, Toei Animation, and TV TOKYO Holdings for AniBiz.com. The funding will enhance the platform's capabilities for licensing anime IP.
PRIVATEOct 27, 2026
Round Type
Corporate Round
Artificial IntelligenceMarketplace
Investors
TV TOKYO HoldingsToei AnimationTBS Group
Description
Nakama, Inc., the operator of AniBiz.com, announced a strategic investment from leading anime licensors TBS Group, Toei Animation, and TV TOKYO Holdings. This investment recognizes AniBiz.com as the official platform for anime licensing. Since launching in July, AniBiz.com has grown its licensor base to over 30. The investment aims to solidify AniBiz.com's position in the industry.
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Company Information
Company
Nakama
About
Nakama is an anime-focused media company founded by Crunchyroll's founder and former CEO Kun Gao. The company has launched AniBiz, a dedicated B2B marketplace designed to streamline the anime licensing process. AniBiz aims to foster collaborations within the global anime industry by lowering barriers for new entrants and providing data-driven insights into market trends.
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