Funding

HEARTBEATS, Inc.

Japan · Media & gaming

A fan-engagement company creating digital trading-card experiences for sports teams and entertainment properties.

Visit heartbeats-inc.co.jpFunding history

Making the live event part of a collection

HEARTBEATS' ORICAL service offers digital trading cards linked to games, performances and fan activities. Partners can build recurring interaction around their intellectual property while creating an additional digital merchandise business.

The Tokyo company began with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2020 and reported 26 partners, including ten professional baseball teams, in September 2026. It is expanding the product beyond collecting into a broader fan platform.

Funding history

2 rounds · 2 with disclosed amounts
AnnouncedRoundAmountInvestors
Debt financing¥1.3BJapan Finance Corporation — ParticipantMizuho Bank, Ltd. — ParticipantMUFG Bank — ParticipantResona Bank, Ltd. — ParticipantShoko Chukin Bank — Participant
Series C~¥2.3BArtemis Ventures, Inc. — Lead

Investors

Japan Finance CorporationJoined Debt financingMizuho Bank, Ltd.Joined Debt financingMUFG BankJoined Debt financingResona Bank, Ltd.Joined Debt financingShoko Chukin BankJoined Debt financingArtemis Ventures, Inc.Led Series C

Coverage

Oct 23, 2026HEARTBEATS, Inc. · Debt financingSep 11, 2026HEARTBEATS, Inc. · Series C

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