Bandai Namco Entertainment

Corporate VC

Bandai Namco 021 Fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Bandai Namco Entertainment, established in 2022 and based in Tokyo. It invests globally in early-stage startups building new entertainment experiences, spanning gaming, Web3, AI, and XR, to spark excitement for fans worldwide.

Tokyo, Japan · 3+ investments · 3 portfolio companies

Early Stage
Artificial Intelligence
Gaming
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2022
Portfolio Companies
3
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Nov 2025
Geographic Focus
Global

Investment Thesis

Invests in early-stage startups building next-generation entertainment experiences and IP, spanning gaming, Web3, AI, and XR, that spark excitement for fans worldwide.

Bandai Namco Entertainment is a Corporate VC firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 3 investments, including Soft Gear Co., Plott and STAN. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Gaming.

Fund Family

Portfolio3

Co-investors16

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16 co-investors across 16 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×15 · Corporate VC ×1 · 7 shared rounds

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