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Note (formerly Piece of Cake) operates a content platform designed to help creators publish text, images, and audio online

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2014Consumer Services
Valuation $7.4M Market cap · 2019
Revenue $32M Latest reported FY

About note

Note.jp is a Japanese media platform that enables creators to publish and sell their digital content. The platform operates on a C2C model, providing a space for creators to share a wide range of content, such as articles, illustrations, manga, photos, and audio, and for users to consume it.

The business model is centered around content monetization. Creators can sell their work as individual pieces, as part of a subscription magazine, or receive donations from their followers. Note.jp takes a commission on these sales. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, from individual creators and artists to businesses and publishers who use it for content marketing and to engage with their audience. The market is primarily in Japan, where it has established itself as a prominent platform for digital content distribution and the creator economy.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Listing
IPO 2022
Sector
Consumer Services

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

  • CyberAgent Capital
  • JR West Innovations

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • SBI Shinsei Bank
  • JAFCO

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • NAVER
Team profiled 2 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom50%
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