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Genda
Global entertainment network specializing in amusement and acquisitions.
About Genda
GENDA Inc. is a Japanese holding company that operates a global entertainment network. It was established in May 2018 as Midas Entertainment and later changed its name to GENDA in September 2020. The company was co-founded by Nao Kataoka, who has extensive experience in the amusement industry from his time at Aeon Fantasy, and Mai Shin, a former Goldman Sachs executive. GENDA was listed on the Growth Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July 2023.
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The company's business is divided into two main segments: the Entertainment Platform Business and the Entertainment Content Business. The core of its operations is the Entertainment Platform Business, which includes the management of amusement arcades like 'GiGO', karaoke chains such as 'Karaoke BanBan', and food and beverage services. The Entertainment Content Business focuses on character merchandising, content creation, and promotion, including movies and interactive content. GENDA has pursued an aggressive growth strategy centered on mergers and acquisitions, significantly expanding its footprint. A key milestone was the acquisition of Sega's amusement arcade business, which established GENDA as a leading player in Japan's arcade market. The company operates approximately 1,100 facilities and 13,000 mini-locations across Japan, North America, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and other regions.
GENDA's business model relies on a roll-up M&A strategy, acquiring and integrating other entertainment companies to achieve economies of scale and expand its network. This includes expanding its North American presence through acquisitions of companies like Player One Amusement Group and National Entertainment Network. The company's revenue is primarily generated from its extensive network of amusement facilities and karaoke outlets. For the fiscal year ending January 2026, GENDA reported consolidated revenue of ¥170.7 billion.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 13
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 37.8/100
- Industry
- Gaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Entertainment
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 4 companies, latest Apr 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO✓Exit | Jul 2023 | $105M | $3.2M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCEquity / VC | Apr 2021 | $2.3M | $9.2M | Undisclosed | — |
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Player One Amusement GroupMississauga, CanadaPlayer One Amusement Group - Home
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National Entertainment NetworkBroomfield, United StatesNEN | Leading National Amusement & Bulk Vending Provider
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KiddletonAddison, United StatesWe are a new entertainment facility with an indoor playground, arcade games, and a party room for children and families to have fun!
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GagaTokyo, JapanIndependent Japanese film distribution and production company
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