# Shibuya

> Web3 content studio and decentralized video platform for creator-owned IP.

## Why it is interesting

Co-founded by artist pplpleasr, Shibuya lets audiences co-fund and vote on episodic releases — a16z and Variant co-led the seed alongside celebrity angels.

## Profile

- **Stage:** seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (Dec 2022): $6.9M co-led by a16z and Variant (ForkLog)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Variant, Kevin Durant, Paris Hilton
- Source: https://forklog.com/en/nft-platform-shibuya-raises-6-9-million-from-a16z-and-other-investors/
- VCT directory co-investors: none mapped (non-directory syndicates noted above); reviewed 2026-07-24

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/shibuya