Vook runs a web media platform and ecosystem for video creators, operating the tips site Vook, a creator-focused recruiting service (Vook Career), and a practice-based school (Vook school). The consumer-facing Vook service launched in 2016 and as of 2023 reports about 360,000 monthly unique users and 820,000 monthly page views. The company provides training, job placement, and community opportunities aimed at addressing a shortage of skilled video creators. Vook plans to expand courses, run creator events, and deepen ties between creators and businesses through platform services. Recent fundraising from a strategic partner will be used to accelerate hiring and marketing to strengthen the three core services and support new business initiatives. Vook was founded in January 2012 and is based in Shibuya, Tokyo. Vook operates a web media and platform for video, CG, and VR creators that shares production know-how and tips and runs membership and media-advertising businesses. The company also operates a creator-focused recruiting service (Vook Career) and a practical training school (Vook School). Vook reports monthly metrics of about 300,000 unique users and 800,000 page views. Vook School offers short, practice-oriented courses with studio access and mentorship, and the company plans new courses in metaverse, CG, and animation between 2022–2023. Vook is building a proprietary creator database and aims to strengthen marketing and hiring to scale its ecosystem that links learning, work, and creators’ connections.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Sep 2023