Latest News
Shochiku Ventures (Shochiku Group) Launches $100K Game Accelerator

Shochiku Ventures, the CVC arm of Shochiku Group, a cornerstone of Japanese entertainment for over 125 years, is launching the Shochiku Game Accelerator 2025, which will offer startups up to $100,000 USD.
The accelerator’s funding is available to startups providing game-enhancing technologies such as middleware, SaaS, and infrastructure. This funding is not for game development itself but for services that improve existing games.
Building on Shochiku’s recent indie game publishing success (e.g., MiSide – 80,000+ Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews), the program focuses on Proof of Concept (PoC) development, leveraging Shochiku’s existing game titles. Selected companies will receive funding, a trip to Tokyo, and access to top Japanese VCs, publishers, and partners.
Key Details:
- Funding: Up to $100,000 (USD) per selected company (non-equity)
- Focus: Game-enhancing technologies (middleware, SaaS, infrastructure – not game development)
- Opportunity: PoC development with Shochiku titles, Japan market entry/expansion, networking with key industry players.
- Backed By: Shochiku Ventures, part of the historic Shochiku Group.
- Application Deadline: May 19, 2025 (11:59 PM JST)
The full press lelease below:
-
Africa6 days ago
Booming Games Teams Up With Hollywoodbets as Activation Partner for the Iconic Hollywoodbets Durban July
-
Compliance Updates5 days ago
Requirements for Notification in the Danish Gambling Authority’s Anti-Money Laundering Register
-
Asia5 days ago
Esports World Cup Foundation Expands India Presence with S8UL’s Inclusion in the EWCF Club Partner Program, BGMI Invitation to EWC 2025, and broadcast on one of India’s leading streaming platforms
-
Africa5 days ago
SOFTSWISS Report: South Africa’s Gambling Revenue to Hit €3.63 Billion by 2025
-
Baltics6 days ago
HIPTHER Community Voices: Interview with the CEO and co-founder of Nordcurrent Victoria Trofimova
-
Gambling in the USA6 days ago
Better Collective North American talent-led media brands surpass 1 billion views and downloads, providing new ways for partners to reach sports fans
-
Gaming6 days ago
THE BATTLE OF POLYTOPIA ANNOUNCES GLOBAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH $10,000 PRIZE POOL
-
eSports6 days ago
BETBY REDEFINES CHESS BETTING WITH EXPANDED MARKET OFFERING AHEAD OF ESPORTS WORLD CUP DEBUT