Genuine Startups
Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
Overview
Genuine Startups is a seed-stage focused venture fund backed by ex-PIMCO Japan head and experienced startup investor/accelerator. The company's headquarters are in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Sector focus
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Venture Capital
Investment portfolio
- Beatrobo
Participated · Equity · May 2014
Beatrobo develops PlugAir, a small device embedded with a patent-pending microchip that converts sound waves into electric power and data to authenticate mobile phones and unlock cloud-stored content. The technology lets content creators remotely update fans' PlugAir devices, enabling a constant stream of content and can be embedded into existing products. Beatrobo launched PlugAir in the U.S. in December 2013 through a partnership with Los Angeles-based Machine Shop, with an initial custom edition for Linkin Park's member community. The company is led by founder and CEO Hiroshi Asaeda. Financially, Beatrobo recently closed a $1.1M funding round. The deal includes strategic manufacturing rights granted to one of the backers.
Team
No current team members are available.