Global Brain has invested in Gaudiy inc. (Gaudiy), a company that provides a fan platform service using Web3 technology, through its KDDI Open Innovation Fund III (KOIF III). Gaudiy provides Gaudiy Fanlink, which directly connects entertainment IP (Intellectual property content) and its fan. Japanese large entertainment companies across various domains – manga, anime, music, game, etc. – have already introduced Gaudiy Fanlink to their well-known IP. For IP fans, it is possible to proactively engage in the platform authorized by IP holders. Gaudiy is building the ecosystem which captures the commitment of IP fans by using blockchain technology for recording/accumulating fan activities across multiple domains. Global Brain has decided to invest in Gaudiy, thinking highly of its outstanding product and the management team, which accurately captured the current needs of IP holders and fans. Global Brain will proactively support and reinforce Gaudiy’s business development from all the dimensions. ## About Gaudiy

Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Representative: Yuya Ishikawa

Founded: 2018

URL: https://hp.gaudiy.com/ (Available only in Japanese)

## About KOIF III

Name: KDDI Open Innovation Fund III

General Partner: Global Brain Corporation

Fund Size: JPY 20 billion

## About Global Brain

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Representative: Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founded: January 1998

URL: https://globalbrains.com/

Global Brain has invested in Gaudiy inc., a startup that provides a fan platform service using Web3 technology