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FreakOut Shinsei Fund operates a corporate venture fund investing in technology-driven IT startups. It targets companies developing products with significant global expansion potential, offering capital and strategic business support. The fund leverages specialized ad-tech knowledge and disciplined fund management to scale promising ventures toward international success.
The fund was established as a joint venture by FreakOut Holdings and Shinsei Corporate Investment. This combined FreakOut Group's strategic sourcing and advisory capabilities with Shinsei Corporate Investment's extensive fund operation and due diligence expertise. This synergy, notably involving FreakOut founder Yuzuru Honda, cultivates a global outlook for portfolio companies.
FreakOut Shinsei Fund primarily serves innovative IT venture companies, domestic and international, ready for global market entry. Its vision empowers these businesses by facilitating international expansion through FreakOut's network across Japan and Southeast Asia. The company aims to foster startup success and generate strong returns through globally focused development.
FreakOut Shinsei Fund has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.3M Debt / Series B in Anyplace in October 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Anyplace | $10.3M Debt / Series B | Michael Savino | CapitalX, Delight Ventures, Gaingels, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Potluck Ventures, Riverside Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank |
| Jan 1, 2022 | StaffAny | $3.0M Series A | Jixun FOO | Granite Asia, Tiger Global Management, Allen Shim, East Ventures, FAR East Ventures, Farquhar Venture Capital |
