Kabutaro's purchase
Purchase date: 2026-01-24
Amount: JPY 100,000
Quantity: 10 shares
Price per share: JPY 10,000
Type: Common stock
Angel tax scheme: Eligible (Type B)
Basic information
Company: next Sound Inc.
Field: Licensing and products for 3D audio technology
Listing status: Unlisted (expects an M&A exit)
Links
FUNDINNO project page (Japanese)
This page is a translation of the Japanese page, which is updated first: Japanese version
Company profile
Founded: March 2020
Head office: Shibuya, Tokyo
Representative: Masato Tobisawa, CEO
Capital: JPY 30,499,000 (as of October 14, 2025)
Sales: About JPY 6 million (year to February 2025), about JPY 15 million (year to February 2027, plan)
Offering terms
Target amount: JPY 9,200,000
Maximum amount: JPY 30,000,000
Shareholder benefits
None
Business
next Sound develops 8Way Reflection, a technology that recreates the feeling of being there with ordinary earphones and headphones. It holds patents in Japan and the United States.
・Smartphones: Built into Sharp's AQUOS R9 pro and AQUOS R10
・How it works: Converts stereo sound into 3D audio in real time
・Revenue: Plans three pillars: plug-ins, speaker products and technology licensing
Notes
FUNDINNO investments are unlisted shares, so they cannot be sold until the company lists or is acquired. Company details and plans are based on the FUNDINNO project page and the company's announcements.
Current status
Listing / M&A: –
Valuation: –
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