Digital Media Professionals Inc. (DMP) announces its 3D graphics core to be used in the next-generation Nintendo DS mobile gaming device.

Invests in SAVAWAY Co., Ltd., develops E-commerce shop management system (multi-domain shopping cart)

Invests in EhonNavi Corporation, operates Consumer Generated Media (product-review) targeted at parents with kids.

Invests in SHIFT Ltd., develops a new type of image recognition technology using color code system named "Chameleon code". Chameleon code has a variety of applications such as factory automation system, attendance system, and asset maintenance system as a substitute of RFID.

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Invests in Indi Software Co., Ltd., production, development, publishing and operation of games including social applications, advertise-games, consoles, and mobile/smartphone etc

Invests in AiDi Corporation, a manufacturer of passive optical network components.

Invests in Q Entertainment Inc., production, development, publishing and operation of games including consoles, social applications, mobile/smartphone etc

Makes a follow-on investment in a2network Corporation, an MVNO / MVNE player.

GREE, Inc. lists on the Mothers market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Invests in Commerce21 Corporation, which develops and provides e-commerce software.

Invests in third-party allotment of Photocreate Co.,Ltd., which manages event photographers and provides an e-commerce platform for event photos.

Invests in third-party allotment of Bplats, Inc., which develops and provides the platform of SaaS and internet commerce.

Increases investment in Interactive Brains, which develops 3D games for mobile phones.

Invests in third-party allotment of ZettaCore Inc., which develops and markets molecular memory technology and products.

Invests in a third-party allotment of LIFENET INSURANCE COMPANY, which provides discount life insurance products mainly through the internet.

Invests in a third-party allotment of Metacast, which provides Internet/TV movie tagging, sharing and searching services.

Invests in a third-party allotment of byZOO Corporation, which provides one-on-one tailor made English lessons specifically for females.

Invests in a third-party allotment of Dream Dining Corporation, which operates new style "Casual Japanese Dining" concept restaurant "Tokyo Table" in USA.

Invests in a third-party allotment of Institute of Bridal Japan, which provides an infrastructure for matchmaking for arranged marriage service providers.

Money Square Japan Inc. lists on the Hercules market of the Osaka Stock Exchange.

Invests in the series A financing round of a2network corporation, an MVNO / MVNE player.

REALCOM INC. lists on the Mothers market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Invests in a third-party allotment of The New Media Group, internet television and interactive community platform developer.

Invests in a third-party allotment of Japan Animal Referral Medical Center, lead by Chairman of Japan Veterinary Medical Association. JARMeC provides advanced medical treatment, clinical education as well as research & development.

Invests in a third-party allotment of iCAT, simulation software developer for implant surgery and also sells personalized surgical guide and drill.