UTAITE
Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2022 · $58.2M raised
- Headquarters
- Tokyo
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2022
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- utaite.co.jp
- Total Funding
- $58.2M
- Last Round
- $55.0M Series BMay 2025
- Rounds
- 2
About
UTAITE Inc. is a Japanese entertainment startup founded in 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in the creation and management of 2.5D intellectual property — a format blending anime aesthetics with real-world performance and fan engagement. The company develops and produces entertainment content in music, live events, and digital media with a focus on expanding Japan's unique 2.5D IP ecosystem globally. UTAITE raised a 7.7 billion yen Series B funding round led by Tencent, with participation from Development Bank of Japan and SoftBank Ventures Asia. In March 2026, UTAITE merged with Yoyogi Animation Academy, VOISING, and ASOBI GOD to form the Yoyogi Animation Group.
Summary
UTAITE is a Creator Economy company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2022. It has raised $58.2M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $55.0M Series B round in May 2025. Investors include Tencent, United Ventures and Development Bank of Japan.
Funding History
May 2025
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