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A Game-Changer in Crowdfunding: Kibidango and Zuiki’s Strategic Collaboration

Kibidango Inc., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has recently entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Zuiki Inc., located in Yokohama, Kanagawa. The primary aim of this collaboration is to proactively promote manufacturing support through crowdfunding, a sector that both companies have significantly impacted through their innovative approaches.

Background and Objectives of the Partnership

Founded in 2013, Kibidango has leveraged its crowdfunding platform, "Kibidango," to back numerous creators and small manufacturers in realizing their projects. The collaboration with Zuiki is set to enhance both companies' efforts, as they have previously launched several successful projects together. To date, the total amount raised through their crowdfunding initiatives is approaching an impressive 900 million yen. Notably, the "X68000 Z" project garnered considerable media attention and acclaim from fan communities, showcasing the vast potential within the crowdfunding landscape.

The newly formed alliance aims to bolster this synergy further and expedite innovative manufacturing processes powered by crowdfunding.

Key Initiatives Under the Partnership

1. Creation of Innovative Projects: The focus will be on empowering creators and businesses to turn unique ideas into reality. With their combined expertise, both companies will offer development support and market analysis, aiming to generate more captivating products and services.

2. Enhanced Product Development and Technical Support: By utilizing Zuiki's advanced technology, the partnership will streamline prototyping and manufacturing processes. This will lead to higher quality products being delivered to supporters through crowdfunding.

3. Supply Chain Development and Sales Cooperation: Zuiki's strong capabilities in constructing a robust supply chain will complement Kibidango's market strategies. Together, they aspire to enhance product development and sales through crowdfunding, broadening the range of items available to supporters while establishing a smoother manufacturing and distribution framework.

4. Expanding Crowdfunding Potential: The partnership will improve communication with supporters and enhance project transparency on the Kibidango platform. Transitioning from a funding-centric model, the partnership aims to create a one-stop crowdfunding platform that incorporates Zuiki's development and manufacturing capabilities—from funding to mass production, enabling creators smoother product realization.

5. Promoting Global Expansion: Beyond the Japanese market, there are plans for international outreach. Kibidango will support Japanese companies as they venture into global crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, creating an environment for creators worldwide to connect with a broader audience. By leveraging a global network, the partnership aims to navigate successful projects with supporters everywhere.

Through this partnership, Kibidango and Zuiki commit to creating new value in manufacturing, delivering innovative products to a wider audience.

Company Overview

Kibidango Inc.

• - Website: kibidango.com
• - Location: 3-8-25 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Representative: Ryota Matsuzaki
• - Established: February 2013
• - Capital: 209,999,400 JPY
• - Business Overview: Crowdfunding-based e-commerce

Zuiki Inc.

• - Website: zuiki.co.jp
• - Representative: Seiko Wu
• - Location: 4-4-2 Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
• - Business Overview: Electronic equipment, embedded development, software development, manufacturing, and sales.

Quote from the Representatives

Ryota Matsuzaki, CEO of Kibidango, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: "We are truly honored to secure this strategic alliance with Zuiki, a company that has broadened the horizons of crowdfunding. Through Kibidango, we have been collaborating with overseas manufacturers to initiate and host projects, manage product imports and distributions, and provide ongoing sales and customer support post-crowdfunding. Based on our success with projects like 'X68000 Z,' we aim to merge Zuiki's planning and development strengths with our crowdfunding platform expertise, fully supporting all their crowdfunding initiatives through Kibidango. This partnership will empower all those seeking to challenge the status quo to secure their future through innovative manufacturing support."