Tokyo Otaku Mode Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2012

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 76

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Tokyo Otaku Mode General Information

Description

Operator of an internet media and advertising company intended to give Japanese pop culture products and news to the world. The company's platform gives an authentic and curated selection of merchandise related to Japanese anime, manga, games, music, and fashion, enabling customers to have access to pop-culture content and products.

Contact Information

Website
otakumode.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Nagaicho GRID 2nd Floor
  • 2-5-3 Hirakawa-cho
  • Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku 102-0093
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Parent Company
Shogakukan
Vertical(s)
Gaming, E-Commerce
Corporate Office
  • Nagaicho GRID 2nd Floor
  • 2-5-3 Hirakawa-cho
  • Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku 102-0093
  • Japan

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Tokyo Otaku Mode Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
7. Merger/Acquisition 22-Nov-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 21-Dec-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Early Stage VC (Series B3) Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series B) 12-Sep-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series A) 16-Apr-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 11-Feb-2013 Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC 30-Jul-2012 Completed Startup
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Tokyo Otaku Mode Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series C
Series B3
Series B2
Series B1 9,006,047 $0.000100 $0.11 $2.22 $3.33 1x $2.22 18.98%
Series A 5,513,550 $0.000100 $0.05 $1.06 $1.59 1x $1.06 11.62%
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Tokyo Otaku Mode Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of an internet media and advertising company intended to give Japanese pop culture products and news to the wor
Information Services (B2C)
Tokyo, Japan
76 As of 2022

New York, NY
 

Seattle, WA
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Tokyo Otaku Mode Competitors (3)

One of Tokyo Otaku Mode’s 3 competitors is BuzzFeed, a Formerly VC-backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
BuzzFeed Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
IMDb.com Corporate Backed or Acquired Seattle, WA
Mitu NGL Formerly VC-backed
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Tokyo Otaku Mode Patents

  • 2

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 1

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Tokyo Otaku Mode Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-7602837-B1 Delivery method optimization system, delivery method optimization program, and delivery method optimization method Active 16-May-2024
JP-2023087859-A Nft issuance support apparatus, control method for nft issuance support apparatus, and program Pending 14-Dec-2021

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Tokyo Otaku Mode Former Investors (26)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
500 Global Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Amit Sangani Angel (individual) Minority
Benjamin Joffe Angel (individual) Minority
Cool Japan Fund Government Minority
Craig Mod Angel (individual) Minority
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Tokyo Otaku Mode FAQs

  • When was Tokyo Otaku Mode founded?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Tokyo Otaku Mode headquartered?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of Tokyo Otaku Mode?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode has 76 total employees.

  • What industry is Tokyo Otaku Mode in?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode’s primary industry is Information Services (B2C).

  • Is Tokyo Otaku Mode a private or public company?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode is a Private company.

  • What is Tokyo Otaku Mode’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Tokyo Otaku Mode is .

  • How much funding has Tokyo Otaku Mode raised over time?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode has raised $54.3M.

  • Who are Tokyo Otaku Mode’s investors?

    500 Global, Amit Sangani, Benjamin Joffe, Cool Japan Fund, and Craig Mod are 5 of 26 investors who have invested in Tokyo Otaku Mode.

  • Who are Tokyo Otaku Mode’s competitors?

    BuzzFeed, IMDb.com, and Mitu NGL are competitors of Tokyo Otaku Mode.

  • When was Tokyo Otaku Mode acquired?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode was acquired on 22-Nov-2023.

  • Who acquired Tokyo Otaku Mode?

    Tokyo Otaku Mode was acquired by Shogakukan.

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