BitStar Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 216

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Investors
  • 28

BitStar General Information

Description

Developer of an influencer support platform designed to accelerate and facilitate the demonstration of creativity. The company's platform provides content production services, brand development, data analytics, and supports media businesses in partnering with advertising networks in the digital content ecosystem, enabling influencers, enterprises, and entertainment entities to enhance audience engagement, streamline content creation, and build sustainable digital brands.

Contact Information

Website
www.bitstar.tokyo
Formerly Known As
Bizcast
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 10th Floor, Shibuya East Exit Building
  • 2-22-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
  • Tokyo, 150-0002
  • Japan
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Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Vertical(s)
AdTech, Marketing Tech
Corporate Office
  • 10th Floor, Shibuya East Exit Building
  • 2-22-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
  • Tokyo, 150-0002
  • Japan
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BitStar Timeline

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BitStar Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Later Stage VC 29-Mar-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 28-Apr-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC 30-Nov-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 01-Jan-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 24-Aug-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 30-Jun-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Aug-2016 $953K $1M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 01-Jul-2014 $49K $49K Completed Startup
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BitStar Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Class C preferred
Class B preferred
Class A preferred 1,224,000 $2.21 $2.21 1x $2.21 10.5%
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BitStar Patents

  • 4

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

BitStar Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2025169626-A Server and computer program Active 01-May-2024
JP-7689227-B1 Server and computer program Active 01-May-2024
JP-2025134503-A Server and computer program Active 04-Mar-2024
JP-7525750-B1 Server and computer program Active 04-Mar-2024

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BitStar Investors (28)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Adlib Tech Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Corporation Minority
Japanet Holdings Holding Company Minority
KDDI Ventures Program Corporate Venture Capital Minority
MatsukiyoCocokara Holding Company Minority
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BitStar Acquisitions (5)

BitStar’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Anchic ( Clothing). The deal was made on 16-Dec-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Anchic ( Clothing) 16-Dec-2024 Merger/Acquisition Clothing
Garou 01-Aug-2023 Merger/Acquisition Social Content
Fun (Clothing) 04-Apr-2021 Merger/Acquisition Clothing
Joint Label 04-Apr-2021 Merger/Acquisition Internet Retail
Mezzo.one 28-Mar-2019 Merger/Acquisition Broadcasting, Radio and Television
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BitStar Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Anchic ( Clothing) Tokyo, Japan 2023
Fun (Clothing) Tokyo, Japan 2018
Joint Label Tokyo, Japan

BitStar FAQs

  • When was BitStar founded?

    BitStar was founded in 2014.

  • Where is BitStar headquartered?

    BitStar is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of BitStar?

    BitStar has 216 total employees.

  • What industry is BitStar in?

    BitStar’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is BitStar a private or public company?

    BitStar is a Private company.

  • What is BitStar’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for BitStar is .

  • How much funding has BitStar raised over time?

    BitStar has raised $38.7M.

  • Who are BitStar’s investors?

    Adlib Tech Ventures, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Japanet Holdings, KDDI Ventures Program, and MatsukiyoCocokara are 5 of 28 investors who have invested in BitStar.

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