Nippon Columbia Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1910

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 228

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Open

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 4

Nippon Columbia General Information

Description

Provider of music production services intended to produce, manufacture, advertise and sell audio and video software. The company's music production services offer audio and video software and collects copyrights and royalties, thereby enabling its customers to buy videos and music tapes at an affordable price.

Contact Information

Website
www.columbia.jp
Formerly Known As
Nippon Phonograph, Columbia Music Entertainment
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Face Minami Aoyama, 6-10-12 Minami Aoyama
  • Minato Ward
  • Tokyo, 107-0062
  • Japan
+81
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Other Industries
Multimedia and Design Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Face Minami Aoyama, 6-10-12 Minami Aoyama
  • Minato Ward
  • Tokyo, 107-0062
  • Japan
+81

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Nippon Columbia Valuation & Funding

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Provider of music production services intended to produce, manufacture, advertise and sell audio and video software. The
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Tokyo, Japan
228 As of 2017

Irvine, CA
 
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Nippon Columbia Competitors (1)

One of Nippon Columbia’s competitors is Ecco, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Irvine, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Ecco Venture Capital-Backed Irvine, CA
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Nippon Columbia Patents

Nippon Columbia Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2003005764-A Internet karaoke machine, method for karaoke and www server for the machine Inactive 22-Jun-2001
JP-2003005763-A Karaoke machine, method for karaoke and www server for the machine Inactive 22-Jun-2001
JP-2003005765-A Karaoke machine, method for karaoke and www server for the machine Inactive 22-Jun-2001
JP-2002298451-A Method of manufacturing stamper and method of manufacturing optical recording medium Inactive 02-Apr-2001
JP-2002297368-A Information terminal unit Inactive 29-Mar-2001
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Nippon Columbia Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Nippon Columbia Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Nippon Columbia’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Omagatoki. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Omagatoki 01-Oct-2013 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
Sirius Co 01-Oct-2013 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
BIJIN&Co. 09-Nov-2010 Seed Round Media and Information Services (B2B)
TDK Core 01-Nov-2007 Merger/Acquisition Entertainment Software
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Nippon Columbia Exits (1)

Nippon Columbia’s most recent exit was on 09-Nov-2010 from BIJIN&Co.. The exit was categorized as with 6 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
BIJIN&Co. 09-Nov-2010 Completed
  • 6 buyers
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Nippon Columbia FAQs

  • When was Nippon Columbia founded?

    Nippon Columbia was founded in 1910.

  • Where is Nippon Columbia headquartered?

    Nippon Columbia is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of Nippon Columbia?

    Nippon Columbia has 228 total employees.

  • What industry is Nippon Columbia in?

    Nippon Columbia’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.

  • Is Nippon Columbia a private or public company?

    Nippon Columbia is a Private company.

  • What is Nippon Columbia’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Nippon Columbia is .

  • How much funding has Nippon Columbia raised over time?

    Nippon Columbia has raised $57.5M.

  • Who are Nippon Columbia’s investors?

    Ripplewood Advisors and ZMC have invested in Nippon Columbia.

  • Who are Nippon Columbia’s competitors?

    Ecco is a competitor of Nippon Columbia.

  • When was Nippon Columbia acquired?

    Nippon Columbia was acquired on 01-Aug-2017.

  • Who acquired Nippon Columbia?

    Nippon Columbia was acquired by Faith (Platform Developer).

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