NOW (Japan)

What is NOW (Japan)?

NOW (Japan) is an investment fund that focuses on the gaming and eSports, impact, and consumer industries. They aim to provide seed to Series B funding for innovative and promising companies within these sectors. With an investment range from a minimum of 100,000 to a maximum of 5,000,000, their sweet spot for investment lies around 1,500,000.

They are known for their expertise in nurturing startups from the early seed stage through the more mature Series A and B stages. The team at NOW consists of seasoned general partners and advisors who bring a wealth of experience from various relevant backgrounds including IT, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Some notable involvements include associations with paperboy&co., GMO, JASDAQ, CAMPFIRE, BASE, and Liverty.

Founded in 2017, NOW leverages its network and industry know-how to not only provide capital but also strategic support to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies. The belief in harnessing the power of digital transformation is evident in their investment thesis, which is reflected in their selection of portfolio companies that drive innovation.

Their holistic approach is supplemented by a back office and a creative advisory team to ensure comprehensive support to the ventures they invest in. NOW's commitment to the success of their investments extends beyond financial input to include mentorship and access to a broad network.