Balus Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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77
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Balus General Information
Description
Operator of an entertainment studio intended to come up with content production using real-time animation. The company provides the necessary technology for event planning, casting, virtual reality (VR) events, recording and creation of production images, real-time motion capture during live events, real-time transmission and event management and systems, enabling customers to participate in the production of virtual entertainment content.
Contact Information
Website
balus.co(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Daiwa River Gate, Floor 20
- 36-2 Hakozaki-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
- Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku 103-0015
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Daiwa River Gate, Floor 20
- 36-2 Hakozaki-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
- Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku 103-0015
- Japan
Balus Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 14-Jul-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC | 01-Oct-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 08-Aug-2020 | $658K | $3.82M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 13-May-2019 | $3.16M | $3.16M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Balus Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 preferred | ||||||||
| A2 preferred | ||||||||
| A preferred | 114,300 | $10.27 | $10.27 | 1x | $10.27 | 21.01% |
Balus Patents
Balus Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2026000807-A | Method for creating animation | Pending | 18-Jun-2024 | ||
| WO-2025216192-A1 | Animation creation method | Pending | 08-Apr-2024 | ||
| JP-2025159459-A | Three-dimensional video synthesis output system and three-dimensional video synthesis output method | Pending | 08-Apr-2024 | ||
| JP-2022164730-A | Live distribution system and live distribution method | Active | 13-Mar-2019 | ||
| JP-7188831-B2 | Live distribution system and live distribution method | Active | 13-Mar-2019 | H04N21/2187 |
Balus Signals
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Balus Former Investors (5)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adways Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| East Investment Capital | Growth/Expansion | Minority | ||
| GMO Venture Partners | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| MS&AD Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Mitsui Sumitomo Kaijo Capital | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority |
Balus FAQs
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When was Balus founded?
Balus was founded in 2017.
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Where is Balus headquartered?
Balus is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Balus?
Balus has 77 total employees.
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What industry is Balus in?
Balus’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Balus a private or public company?
Balus is a Private company.
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What is Balus’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Balus is .
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How much funding has Balus raised over time?
Balus has raised $3.82M.
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Who are Balus’s investors?
Adways Ventures, East Investment Capital, GMO Venture Partners, MS&AD Ventures, and Mitsui Sumitomo Kaijo Capital have invested in Balus.
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When was Balus acquired?
Balus was acquired on 14-Jul-2025.
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Who acquired Balus?
Balus was acquired by Fany.
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