Dcamp and TBS Join Forces to Support Korean Startups in Expanding into Japan


South Korea’s Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs, known as d·camp, announced on the 3rd that it has partnered with TBS Innovation Partners, the corporate venture capital arm of TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System), one of Japan’s top five terrestrial broadcasters. Together, they aim to support the commercialization of innovative Korean startups in the media and content sectors within the Japanese market.

This collaboration between d·camp and TBS is part of the “MokTalk: Japan Content” initiative, which began in June. Prominent Japanese companies such as SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Shochiku Ventures have joined the program as partners. D·camp conducted the initial review of startups applying to the program, and TBS Innovation Partners selected the final seven startups.

D·camp’s global program, “MokTalk,” was created to help Korean startups expand their international networks. Since its launch in September of last year, MokTalk has evolved into a program that allows startups to assess their business viability and establish sales networks through connections with local companies, CVCs, and institutional networks.

The seven startups selected for this program are focused on entering the Japanese market and operate in the fields of content IP, the metaverse, the creator economy, and sports tech. The selected companies include STAYGE Labs, REALDRAW, FluentT, PARABLE Entertainment, Adler, Inshorts, and Toonsquare.

Chie Kubota, Managing Director of TBS Innovation Partners, commented, “In Korea, there are significantly more startups in the entertainment sector founded and operated by young talent compared to Japan. We hope this collaboration will lead to active business partnerships between Korean startups and Japanese companies.”

Additionally, d·camp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bae, Kim & Lee LLC to provide specialized legal services to startups as they prepare for international expansion. D·camp also plans to actively support proof-of-concept (PoC) processes between startups and companies.

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