Investments
30Portfolio Exits
2Partners & Customers
10About D.A.Consortium
D.A.Consortium, part of holding company Hakuhodo, is an online advertising company that provides support to publishers, ad agencies, and other partner companies by purchasing and selling ad space, planning, and reporting. It also manages ads through trading desks, develops high-tech solutions, and offers advertising-related digital marketing services.
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Latest D.A.Consortium News
Aug 28, 2023
Monday, 28 Aug 2023 KUALA LUMPUR: D.A.Consortium Inc (DAC), a global digital advertising marketing company, has made a strategic investment in regional marketing technology company Antsomi. This investment marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Antsomi and DAC, positioning the latter as a regional reseller of Antsomi’s customer data platform, CDP 365, in South-East Asia. DAC is headquartered in Japan and has offices worldwide. The investment would be used for product development and regional expansions, including business development and client success capacities, Antsomi said in a statement. The value of the investment was not disclosed. Antsomi’s collaboration with DAC has yielded strong results, with the successful acquisition of prominent clients in the region, including Dunlop Thailand. The achievement highlights the strength and potential of the partnership and showcases Antsomi’s and DAC’s commitments to providing cutting-edge solutions to their clients the company said in a statement.CDP 365 enables businesses to unify customer data from various sources and deliver personalised activations with marketing automation capability across multiple channels. Antsomi is headquartered in Singapore with branch offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Serm Teck Choon, co-founder and CEO of Antsomi said: “Our collaboration with DAC represents a pivotal step forward for the company’s regional expansion and sustainable growth. DAC’s extensive industry expertise and strong market presence will accelerate our mission of transforming businesses into data-driven companies. “We are confident this strategic partnership will deliver exceptional value to our clients and drive unparalleled success.” Meanwhile, Michihiko Suganuma, senior executive officer and head of global business group of DAC, noted: “This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients and driving their success in the digital age. “With Antsomi’s innovative and data-driven technology, we can unlock valuable customer insights and enable our clients to deliver personalised experiences at scale.” Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience! Topic:
D.A.Consortium Investments
30 Investments
D.A.Consortium has made 30 investments. Their latest investment was in SALOWIN as part of their Series C on August 8, 2023.
D.A.Consortium Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/31/2023 | Series C | SALOWIN | $10.27M | Yes | Atsushi Sakano, Colopl Next, D.A.Consortium, Gogin Capital, Hachijuni Capital, Hulic, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Nissay Capital, Resona Capital, Sanwa Company, SMBC Venture Capital, and Undisclosed Investors | 2 |
8/22/2023 | Seed | Antsomi | Yes | 2 | ||
11/16/2022 | Private Equity | Social Interior | Yes | 2 | ||
7/26/2022 | Series A | |||||
6/27/2022 | Corporate Minority |
Date | 8/31/2023 | 8/22/2023 | 11/16/2022 | 7/26/2022 | 6/27/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Series C | Seed | Private Equity | Series A | Corporate Minority |
Company | SALOWIN | Antsomi | Social Interior | ||
Amount | $10.27M | ||||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | Atsushi Sakano, Colopl Next, D.A.Consortium, Gogin Capital, Hachijuni Capital, Hulic, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Nissay Capital, Resona Capital, Sanwa Company, SMBC Venture Capital, and Undisclosed Investors | ||||
Sources | 2 | 2 | 2 |
D.A.Consortium Portfolio Exits
2 Portfolio Exits
D.A.Consortium has 2 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Origami on January 23, 2020.
D.A.Consortium Acquisitions
2 Acquisitions
D.A.Consortium acquired 2 companies. Their latest acquisition was SPiRE Mobile Media Representative Business on May 21, 2012.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/21/2012 | Acquired Unit | 1 | ||||
4/30/2009 | Private Equity |
Date | 5/21/2012 | 4/30/2009 |
|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Private Equity | |
Companies | ||
Valuation | ||
Total Funding | ||
Note | Acquired Unit | |
Sources | 1 |
D.A.Consortium Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
D.A.Consortium has 10 strategic partners and customers. D.A.Consortium recently partnered with Albirex Niigata on September 9, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/1/2022 | Partner | Japan | DAC becomes an official club partner of Albirex Niigata Through our partnership with Albirex Niigata , we hope that more people in Niigata will come to know of D.A.Consortium Inc. . | 3 | |
9/1/2022 | Partner | Japan | DAC becomes an Albirex Niigata digital marketing partner News release of September 1,2022 : D.A.Consortium Inc. becomes an official club partner of Albirex Niigata . | 1 | |
6/28/2022 | Partner | Taiwan | DAC and Presco introduce a cross-border EC solution for the Taiwan market While up until now , Presco-operated EC malls only listed products that were already imported into Taiwan , with this collaboration , Presco will list and sell products that are directly sent from Japan . | 1 | |
6/28/2022 | Partner | ||||
6/23/2022 | Supplier |
Date | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2022 | 6/28/2022 | 6/28/2022 | 6/23/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Partner | Partner | Partner | Partner | Supplier |
Business Partner | |||||
Country | Japan | Japan | Taiwan | ||
News Snippet | DAC becomes an official club partner of Albirex Niigata Through our partnership with Albirex Niigata , we hope that more people in Niigata will come to know of D.A.Consortium Inc. . | DAC becomes an Albirex Niigata digital marketing partner News release of September 1,2022 : D.A.Consortium Inc. becomes an official club partner of Albirex Niigata . | DAC and Presco introduce a cross-border EC solution for the Taiwan market While up until now , Presco-operated EC malls only listed products that were already imported into Taiwan , with this collaboration , Presco will list and sell products that are directly sent from Japan . | ||
Sources | 3 | 1 | 1 |
D.A.Consortium Team
1 Team Member
D.A.Consortium has 1 team member, including current Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Managing Director, Akihiko Tokuhisa.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Akihiko Tokuhisa | Torchlight, Members, and Toshiba | Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Managing Director | Current |
Name | Akihiko Tokuhisa |
|---|---|
Work History | Torchlight, Members, and Toshiba |
Title | Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Managing Director |
Status | Current |
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