March 07, 2019
Global Brain has invested in CAMPFIRE, Inc., the largest crowdfunding platform in Japan
Global Brain has invested in CAMPFIRE, Inc., the largest crowdfunding platform in Japan, through its KDDI Open Innovation Fund (“KOIF”).
With its mission, “democratize financing, and make it easier for anyone anywhere to make their voice heard”, CAMPFIRE allows individual, creator, small business, NPO, school, local government, etc. to fundraise for their projects and challenges. The company offers various services including donation, reward and lending-based crowdfunding. Since its foundation in 2011, CAMPFIRE has raised over 10.5 billion yen and supported 20,000 projects through one million and eighty thousand patrons (as of Feb 28, 2018).
Global Brain highly evaluated CAMPFIRE’s unique vision and strong management capability. We are committed to leverage our resources and network to further strengthen their business.
About CAMPFIRE
- Location
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Representative
- Kazuma Ieiri
- Founded
- January 2011
About KOIF
- Name
- KDDI Open Innovation Fund Ⅲ
- General Partner
- Global Brain Corporation
- Fund Size
- 20 Billion JPY
About GB
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Representative
- Yasuhiko Yurimoto
- Founded
- January, 1998