The results of the third round of the CCC Group-sponsored venture collaboration and support program, the "T-VENTURE PROGRAM," have been announced!

2016.12.01 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.

- CCC Award Winner: Online Theater Service "Kangeki Zanmai" Announces Service Partnership with Two Other Companies -

The final public judging session for the T-VENTURE PROGRAM (TVP), a collaboration and support program for venture companies run by Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Muneaki Masuda, hereinafter referred to as "CCC"), was held at Shibuya Hikarie on Thursday, December 1st.

Eight companies were selected for the final judging panel from among the many applicants from venture companies offering services in the lifestyle field. After a rigorous screening process, the CCC Award went to "Kangeki Zanmai," an online theater viewing service operated by Nextage Co., Ltd.; the T-SITE Award went to "Craftie," a manufacturing experience reservation site operated by Craftie Co., Ltd.; and the TSUTAYA Award went to "Manga Hack," a manga submission site operated by Echoes Co., Ltd.

Third term “T-VENTURE PROGRAM” final results

・CCC Award: Nextage Co., Ltd. / Online theater viewing service "Kangeki Zanmai":http://kan-geki.com/
"While working with my mentor, a CCC employee, on the script, we shared the same desire to let as many people as possible know about the appeal of theater, and I believe this is why we were able to win this award. Also, on a personal note, for the year and a half since I moved to Tokyo, I have been sleeping in the office and still don't have a place to live. This time, I went into the competition with the thought, "If I get results, I'll rent a house," so I'm really glad I was able to achieve them (laughs). "

・T-SITE Award
Craftie Co., Ltd. / Crafting experience reservation site "Craftie":http://www.craftie.jp/
・TSUTAYA Award
Echoes Inc. / Manga submission site "Manga Hack":http://mangahack.com/

The three companies selected this time will gradually begin collaborating with each of the CCC Group's businesses to provide a wide range of services to enrich the diversifying lifestyles of our customers. *We will continue to make announcements regarding service collaborations in the future.

Through these efforts, the CCC Group will continue to strive to create customer value that is tailored to the diversifying lifestyles of its customers.

Jury Chairman's Overall Comments

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. President and CEO Muneaki Masuda
"For over 30 years, we have been internally developing plans to change the world's platforms. In the process, we have accumulated a database and established a membership base, but we may not yet know how to utilize this golden egg. That's why the T-VENTURE PROGRAM was started with the desire to encounter ideas from people outside the company, rather than just coming up with plans within the company.

When I started Daikanyama T-Site, many people opposed it even in internal meetings. In that sense, I don't know if the conference room review was correct. That's why I hope that the companies that did not win this time will also work hard to change the world.

One of my favorite sayings is, "There's a difference between avant-garde and snobbism."
"Avant-garde" is initially popular with a minority audience but eventually becomes accepted by many. In other words, avant-garde. On the other hand, "snobs" see value in being in the minority. I want everyone to be "avant-garde" in the sense that they can move the world forward. I believe that the size of the light that is lit in your hearts today will change the world. "

Comments from the guest judges

"I joined CyberAgent in 2000, and later founded a company that went from listing to delisting, and I have followed the evolution of venture businesses. Here are some of the thoughts I had after listening to the presentations by the speakers today. All entrepreneurs are crazy. I want you to think that being called funny is a compliment. However, as we continue to pursue this goal, we must not forget to look at the business objectively. I want you all to create services that will create the next Japan and have social value. "

"I have served as a judge for many competitions, but today I was overwhelmed by the seriousness of everyone's presentations and the seriousness of the judges' questions. After listening to today's presentations, I was delighted to see the enthusiasm of young people to create new values and turn them into a serious business, and to see that a woman with promising future prospects was awarded the prize. "

"It's been 15 years since I founded JTQ, and I've always been involved in creating spaces. I believe that spaces are made up of people's thoughts, and that the job of a space composer is to bring back memories of the experiences shared with others in that space, and to create opportunities for new inspiration to mature and sprout. There will always be things that make people happy, no matter the era. When we think about the future, there are some dark times, but I think today's presentation provided an opportunity to turn those times into something brighter.
Even if it doesn't immediately bring about a positive outcome, combining different values can sometimes spark a chemical reaction. I would like to use my participation in this event as an opportunity to once again take on the challenge of creating a brighter future. "

Final judging session: 5 companies (excluding award winning companies) *In no particular order

・ONE GROOVE Co., Ltd.
"Livees!", an app that connects music fans through live music festivals:http://www.livees.jp/
・KAMARQ Holding PTE. LTD.
SOUNDTABLE/Mimalog Cloud: Expand your world with furniture and IoT:http://kamarq.jp/jp/
・Buzzville Co., Ltd.
Smartphone lock screen media "BuzzScreen":http://www.buzzvil.com/
・TEAM.KING KONG COMPANY
Movie recommendation engine "#AGENT_TRAVIS":http://data-gardener.com/
・Spacey Co., Ltd.
Offline advertising marketplace "Adspacee":https://adspacee.com/

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The results of the third round of the CCC Group-sponsored venture collaboration and support program, the "T-VENTURE PROGRAM," have been announced!

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