AniBiz Secures $6 Million to Grow Anime Licensing

AniBiz, a business to business platform for anime licensing, just brought in six million dollars in early funding. Major players like TBS Group, Toei Animation, and TV Tokyo Holdings backed this round. The fresh funds will help the marketplace grow and make it much easier for companies around the world to find and license anime properties.

Nakama developed AniBiz, which officially launched in July 2026. The founding team features familiar industry names, including Crunchyroll founder Kun Gao alongside former Crunchyroll executives Brady McCollum and Sae Whan Song. Their goal is to streamline the business side of anime so global partners can connect with creators more efficiently.

With major backers now on board, AniBiz is ready to expand its reach across the industry. Fans can expect this platform to play a big role in how shows and merchandise make their way to international markets in the coming years.