indent, Operator of Creative Platform Nola, Secures 1.1 Billion Yen in Series B Funding to Accelerate Next-Generation Hit IP Creation

Overview of Funding

indent Inc. has successfully closed its Series B round, raising a total of 1.1 billion yen. This funding was executed through a third-party allotment of shares with JAFCO, Nissei Capital, and the EX Innovation Fund as underwriters, alongside debt financing from the Japan Finance Corporation. Through its creative platform "Nola," the company provides comprehensive support for authors, ranging from writing environment provision to the commercialization of their works.

About indent Inc.

Established in 2019, indent Inc. operates the creative platform "Nola" with the mission of expanding the potential of storytelling in society. Nola features tools for writing, plot management, and matchmaking with companies and editorial departments, continuing to grow as a vital platform supporting authors' creative activities. As of August 2026, the number of registered writers has surpassed 750,000, with over 65 publishing labels and editorial departments participating.

Purpose of Funding and Future Outlook

With the newly secured capital, indent aims to expand its business under its core mission: "maximizing the potential of the content industry and producing works that captivate the world." Specifically, the company will strengthen its platform capabilities to support the "discovery, creation, and distribution" of original stories, further solidifying its framework for creating next-generation hit intellectual properties (IP). In response to the societal demand to elevate the entertainment and creative industries into key economic pillars, indent intends to actively pursue its role as essential content infrastructure.