ClaN Entertainment

ClaN Entertainment Inc. , based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a platform for influencers, particularly VTubers, singers, and illustrators, through its multi-channel network, C+. ClaN Entertainment Inc. operates as a multi-channel network focused on influencer marketing and digital content production.

The company was founded in 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. It has completed 1 deal, with its most recent funding round occurring on January 29, 2026, where it raised JPY 1. 15 billion from Nippon Television Network, totaling JPY 1. 15 billion raised overall.

The founder’s history is not provided. ClaN Entertainment specializes in entertainment services centered around influencers, particularly VTubers, singers, and illustrators. The company operates as a multi-channel network (MCN) known as "C+", providing a platform for over 80 channels with a collective subscriber base exceeding 6. 5 million.

Their core offerings include support for content creators through strategic guidance in YouTube operations, monetization opportunities, and connections with corporate sponsorships. ClaN Entertainment aims to cultivate talent through discovery and development programs, leveraging relationships with major Japanese media entities and expertise in virtual content production. The company primarily serves the Japanese market but has expanded its reach to international audiences through digital content and live events. ClaN Entertainment generates revenue through various models, including partnerships and direct collaborations with creators, brands, and businesses.

The company engages in promotional campaigns, advertisement placements, and sponsored content, creating tailored marketing strategies for its clients. Revenue is structured through service agreements, where ClaN Entertainment collaborates with companies to promote their products or services via influencer marketing and content integration. Specific pricing plans and transaction structures are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with the needs of the partnering brands and the scope of the promotional activities involved. Through these diverse revenue streams, ClaN Entertainment effectively capitalizes on the growing demand for influencer-driven marketing in the entertainment sector.

In January 2026, ClaN Entertainment raised JPY 1. 15 billion in venture funding from Nippon Television Network. The funding will help ClaN Entertainment scale its promotion and content-production capabilities, build out merchandising and original IP initiatives, and increase global expansion efforts to support the company’s long-term growth. The company is actively designing new products aimed at enhancing its service offerings, and plans to target markets beyond Japan, although specific geographic regions have not been detailed.