Fandom App "TrePortal" Raises Approx. 67 Million Yen from Chiba Dojo Fund and Others

Funding Overview

TrePortal, Inc. has announced that it has raised approximately 67 million yen in a Pre-SeriesA round to fuel the further growth of "TrePortal," an all-in-one app for trading, buying, selling, and managing fandom merchandise ("oshikatsu" goods). Chiba Dojo Fund acted as the lead investor for this round, with Prime Partners Co., Ltd., Co-Founder Fund, and Satohiko Ishikawa (founder of Aidemy Inc.) participating as underwriters.

About TrePortal, Inc.

Aiming to build the ultimate "Fandom OS," the company provides "TrePortal," a platform designed to make the culture of random fandom merchandise trading safe and efficient. Equipped with proprietary search systems and anonymous trading features, the app is currently utilized by fans across a wide range of genres, including VTubers, K-POP, and gaming, reaching approximately 15,000 monthly active users.

Purpose of Funding and Future Outlook

The newly raised capital will be primarily allocated to the following five areas:

1. Proof-of-concept experiments for face-to-face trading spaces at events and live venues

2. Strengthening partnerships with content holders and IP-related companies

3. Development and validation of "Seichi Map" (Pilgrimage Map), a feature visualizing fandom hotspots

4. Enhancing product UI/UX and accelerating the hiring of engineers

5. Expanding the user base through targeted advertising and promotion

Looking ahead, TrePortal aims to maximize the passion and momentum of the entertainment industry by expanding features for overseas fans who enjoy Japan-origin content, alongside providing valuable demand data back to IP holders.