Ceres

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Ceres is a marketing firm that offers internet marketing services and also plan, develop, and operate smartphone media services.

Investor Profile

Ceres has backed more than 6 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Japan, Singapore.
Strong thematic focus on Content Creators, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI.
Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Series Unknown (33%)
Seed (33%)
Series A (33%)

Country Focus

Japan (83%)
Singapore (17%)

Industry Focus

Content Creators
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Generative Ai
Music
Blockchain
Web Apps
Web Development
Web3
Asset Management
Finance

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ceres frequently co-invest with?

Carbide Ventures

Carbide Ventures

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Co-Investments: 1

SMBC Venture Capital

SMBC Venture Capital

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 3

Arriba Studio

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 1

DG Daiwa Ventures

DG Daiwa Ventures

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Marunouchi

Co-Investments: 1

Deepcore

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 2

iSGS Investment Works

iSGS Investment Works

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 2

Mint

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Higashi

Co-Investments: 1

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Co-Investments: 2

01booster

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Coincheck

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Ceres often collaborate with?

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Shared Deals: 1

Kazuomi Kaneto

Asia, Singapore

Shared Deals: 1

Asia, Japan

Shared Deals: 1

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Ceres?

Toyota, Aichi, Japan

AndGAMER is an eSports agency that develops custom controllers and gaming products for players.

B2CeSportsGamingMedia and Entertainment

SeedMay 14, 2025

Amount Raised: $1,363,824

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SOUNDRAW is an AI royalty-free music generator for video creators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AIMusic

Series UnknownMar 12, 2024

Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Shinjuku, Yamanashi, Japan

Indent creates products that help writers create original works such as novels, manga, screenplays, and game scenarios.

Content CreatorsCreative AgencySkill Assessment

Series AOct 5, 2023

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Bunzz is a development platform for DApps (decentralized applications using blockchain technology).

BlockchainWeb AppsWeb DevelopmentWeb3

SeedJan 17, 2023

Amount Raised: $4,500,000

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SOUNDRAW is an AI royalty-free music generator for video creators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AIMusic

Series AJul 29, 2022

Amount Raised: $1,351,300

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

IT Realize is a financial application service business.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesTask Management

Series UnknownJul 18, 2017

Amount Raised: $534,882