HIKE Holdings Inc. Raises Series A Funding
HIKE Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 1, 2025 HIKE Holdings Inc. raises Series A funding ~Establishing a next-generation creative workflow and expanding business with IP at its core~ HIKE Co., Ltd. Holdings (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masataka Mikami) is pleased to announce that it has completed Series A funding through a third-party allotment of new shares with Simplex Capital Investment Co., Ltd., TV Asahi Corporation, and others.
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Background and Purpose of Fundraising As a business partner in the entertainment field, the HIKE Group has continued to grow by leveraging its strengths in a hybrid model that combines a B2C business that “creates and delivers” and a B2B business that “co-creates value.” As an “entertainment integrator” that connects diverse fields across anime, games, live entertainment, merchandising and licensing, and creative production to create new experiences, we are challenging the ever-changing entertainment market. While the global entertainment market continues to expand, production sites continue to face challenges such as labor-intensive workflows and labor shortages. In the fields of anime and creative production, in particular, there is an urgent need to build next-generation workflows that achieve both efficiency and creativity. The HIKE Group has secured this funding, seeing these changes in the business environment as an opportunity. We will accelerate the digital transformation (DX) and axonization (AX) of our internal production environment, centered around our animation studios, to create an environment in which creators can more freely focus on expression. At the same time, we will not only continue to produce our own content, but will also actively invest in and plan anime works, expanding our collaboration with IP holders and studios to promote the creation of new anime IP. In addition to existing stage productions, musicals, live shows, and concerts, we will also explore new forms of entertainment that combine creativity and technology, such as experiential exhibition events, thereby expanding the value of our IP in multiple ways. While respecting the “value that only people can create,” we will expand our IP-centered business and achieve sustainable growth. We will continue to work alongside IP holders and partner companies, co-creating value. Comment from Hiromasa Mizushima, President and CEO of Simplex Capital Investment Co., Ltd. We are delighted to be a lead investor in the new venture of the HIKE Group, which aims to become an unprecedented comprehensive entertainment company that solves the challenges of IP holders and partner companies by combining uniquely human creative ideas with ever-evolving technology in various business domains, including animation, live entertainment, merchandising, and licensing. As an independent asset management company, our group has long supported listed companies in increasing their corporate value. Since 2023, we have been investing in and supporting unlisted companies. Going forward, we will support the further growth of the HIKE Group as an investor and partner, working together to grow the business. Comment from Hiroshi Hayakawa, Chairman of the Board of Directors, TV Asahi Corporation The TV Asahi Group is promoting a “360° Strategy” to maximize the value of its content, guided by the fundamental philosophy that “content is the source of all value.” We are thrilled to be working with the HIKE Group, which shares our vision and is challenging itself to create new forms of entertainment. By combining the assets of both companies, we will deliver even more compelling content and contribute to realizing the TV Asahi Group’s corporate mission of “creating a society where people can continue to have dreams and hopes.” Comment from Masataka Mikami, CEO of HIKE Co., Ltd. The HIKE Group aims to be a companion, working with IP holders and partner companies to further develop stories and worldviews and build deep connections with fans. This funding is a step toward pioneering new creative fields and achieving sustainable growth by combining ever-evolving technology with entertainment. Our goal is not simply to improve efficiency or automate processes, but to create an environment where creators can more freely express their sensibilities and creativity, the source of their work, by combining them with technology. On this foundation, we will deliver content to the world while creating new expressions, experiences, and the future of entertainment together with our partners. Inquiries regarding joint ventures, partnerships, projects, etc. HIKE actively promotes partnerships with IP holders and companies to co-create new value. We welcome a wide range of collaborations, including joint ventures in the entertainment field, animation, live entertainment, merchandising and licensing, experiential events, and creative projects. For inquiries, please contact us below. contact_service@hike.inc Recruitment information With this latest round of funding, HIKE is actively recruiting in various areas to further expand its business. We have a wide variety of positions available, including animation, live entertainment, merchandising/licensing, and creative studios. Come share the appeal of our IP with fans around the world and create new entertainment together! For the latest recruitment information, please visit our official website. URL:
https://hike.inc/recruit/ About HIKE Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51825/669/51825-669-d65cd129f5c38a2ebb471f61a093fbde-650×253.png Company name: HIKE Co., Ltd. Address: JRE Nishi-Shinjuku Terrace 3rd and 4th floors, 3-2-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 Established: March 14, 2018 Representative: Representative Director Masataka Mikami Business Activities: Animation / Live Entertainment / Merchandising / Rights Management / Game Development / Content Marketing & Promotion / Creative Production (2D/3D Animation, Design, Book & Manga Editing, Video Production, Graphic Production, Live & Event Production, Web Production) / AX & DX Solutions / Global HR Official Website:
https://hike.inc/ About HIKE Holdings Co., Ltd. Company name: HIKE Holdings Co., Ltd. Address: JRE Nishi-Shinjuku Terrace 3rd and 4th floors, 3-2-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 Established: April 30, 2025 Representative: Representative Director Masataka Mikami Business Description: Formulation of the group’s overall management strategy, control and management of business activities, and other incidental or related tasks. When posting information or images, please display the copyright
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