Letter Fan K.K.
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| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Letter Fan K.K. operates within the Japanese entertainment technology sector, providing specialized digital services for creators and their fanbases. The company was founded in July 2020 by Shota Iguchi, along with co-founders Shimizu and Imanari. A key milestone was the formal launch of its flagship service in February 2022, accompanied by a funding round involving Coral Capital, FIREBUG's 'WONDERTAINER FUND', and individual investors.
The company's primary business revolves around creating platforms that facilitate direct and engaging interactions between fans and public figures. Its core offering is 'Letterfan,' a marketplace where individuals can purchase personalized video messages from a roster of celebrities, including athletes, comedians, and other personalities. This service caters to consumers seeking special occasion gifts, such as for birthdays or weddings, and provides public figures with a structured channel for fan engagement and revenue generation. The platform handles the request, payment, and secure delivery process, ensuring protection of intellectual property rights for the creators.
In addition to personalized videos, Letter Fan K.K. has expanded its portfolio to address logistical challenges in live entertainment. It developed 'TicketDive,' an online ticketing service specifically tailored for the live idol industry and smaller venues like live houses and theaters. This service aims to streamline event management for organizers by incorporating data utilization and reducing the manual workload associated with running events. The company also operates 'LIVEPARTY,' an interactive online streaming service where viewers can participate in quizzes during a live broadcast.
Letter Fan K.K. generates revenue through fees associated with the transactions on its platforms, including the sale of video messages and event tickets. Its client base consists of entertainment agencies, professional sports teams, YouTubers, and independent event organizers, while its end-users are the fans of these respective talents.
Keywords: fan engagement, creator economy, video messages, celebrity engagement, fan platform, live entertainment, ticketing service, idol industry, event management, digital ticketing, Japanese entertainment, fan monetization, direct-to-fan, online events, interactive streaming, fan community, artist services, entertainment tech, celebrity marketplace, personalized video, fan experience, TicketDive, LIVEPARTY