Aratana Inc. announced that it has received ¥550 million in funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, Livesense Inc., JAFCO Co., Ltd., and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.
September 30, 2013 at 09:30 am IST
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Aratana Inc. announced that it will receive a round of funding on September 18, 2013. The company will issue common shares by way of third party allocation. The round will include participation from new investor Livesense Inc. and other investors. Livesense Inc. will invest ¥19.6 million in the transaction.
On September 30, 2013, Aratana Inc. closed the transaction. The company has received ¥550 million in funding led by new investor NTT Docomo Ventures and Livesense Inc. along with participation from retuning investors JAFCO Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.
Livesense Inc. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the operation of various information media. The Company operates in three business segments. The Job Information Media segment is engaged in the operation of Websites, which provide part-time job information, career change information and temporary employee information. The Real Estate Information Media segment is engaged in the operation of Website providing real estate leasing information. The E-commerce (EC) business segment is engage in the operation of overseas fashion EC site. The other business is engaged in new business and consulting business.
Aratana Inc. announced that it has received ¥550 million in funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, Livesense Inc., JAFCO Co., Ltd., and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.