# Gaiax: Information technology & services, Tokyo, Japan

> Gaiax: Gaiax Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based startup studio founded in 1999, focused on empowering people to connect through social media, the sharing economy...

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# Gaiax

Gaiax Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based startup studio founded in 1999, focused on empowering people to connect through social media, the sharing economy, and Web3/DAO technologies.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Information technology & services Tokyo, Japan

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1999 27 years old
- **Team:** 130 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Oct 2004

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Gaiax

Gaiax Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based startup studio founded in 1999, focused on empowering people to connect through social media, the sharing economy, and Web3/DAO technologies.

The company operates with a mission to foster communication and create a more interconnected society. With approximately 150 employees, Gaiax combines business operations with venture capital characteristics, nurturing entrepreneurs both internally and externally. The company has two primary business segments. The Social Media Services Segment involves planning, development, and operation of social networking services, blogs, and digital content services, along with support for enterprises, municipalities, and educational institutions. The Incubation Segment provides funding, management, and engineering support to cultivate new businesses, focusing on sharing economy platforms and blockchain projects. Gaiax also runs accelerator programs and offers digital transformation services to help organizations adapt to the evolving digital landscape.

## What company datasets say Gaiax raised

Funding, as reported

The last round reported **Venture (Round not Specified)** Oct 2004

Last round date **Oct 2004**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519290, 541810, 541512, SIC 7311, 7371, 7375
- **Revenue:** 22M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/gx-incubate)

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