Mark Bivens

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📍 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan🔄 Updated September 2026💼 16 investments📅 26 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2015𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 Japan
16
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Jun 2011
Kang ouvre les portes d’une branche de la sharing economy : le partage de savoir-faire. Tout individu qui maîtrise une compétence peut la partager et monétiser son temps de manière autonome. C’est une formidable opportunité de complément de revenu ! Kang est la plateforme incontournable de SOD (Services à la Demande) en ligne. D'abord développée en France, Kang a été lancée en Italie et en Espagne, et compte devenir un acteur européen majeur du partage de compétences.
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Jun 2011
Since early 2000, Utel has produced the best european mobile killer applications such as Ringtones on demande, Mixtones, Divinastro, Magicsurprises, Quizzbox, Backstage SMS, and Fotochat. Fotochat is THE casual Dating Apps N1 on iPhone, Android and Facebook in France and soon in US, Brasil . Many more to come ....
Boardmember
Jan 2010
HTML5 GAMES AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE Cloud gaming, instant fun! CoolGames is on a mission to reshape the mobile games experience. In the cloud gaming era, games can now be played instantly and shared among billions of people, straight from the cloud without the need to download the game first. No matter if you are playing games on social media, messenger platforms or websites. CoolGames is dedicated to developing and distributing the very best cloud-based HTML5 games for every player around the globe today.
early stageComputer Games
Boardmember
Dec 2009
AfricaTri’s mission is twofold : spread the sport of triathlons throughout Africa and increase the participation of Africans in triathlons worldwide. Our ultimate goal : witness Africans compete on a regular basis for coveted slots at the Ironman World Championship.
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Jul 2007
NetMediaEurope (www.netmediaeurope.com) is one of the leading technology news digital publishers in Europe. Founded in July 2007, we are a fast growing and constantly evolving company focused on digital content and marketing services. With a portfolio of 25 websites in 6 different languages and operations in 6 countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal), we connect a large audience of well engaged technology purchasers with advertisers. We keep IT and Business decision makers in the know and we offer innovative digital advertising solutions with extensive possibilities. With brands like ChannelBiz, UberGizmo, Silicon, ITespresso and B!T Magazine we have over 8 million monthly unique readers and 5000 stories per month across Europe. Our aim is to leverage technology to better understand the needs and priorities of our readers. We draw on our editorial expertise to publish relevant content and insights on key IT topics. This allows us to guide marketers to the right solution so they can reach their target and engage with them effectively. With websites featuring responsive design interfaces and with a data-driven intelligence platform, we are able to deliver smart content to readers and smart insights to advertisers.
early stageOnline Media
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Jul 2007
On-Demand Scheduling Software PeopleCube's on-demand scheduling software automates the time consuming process of meeting scheduling, room scheduling, managing flexible workspace and alternative workspace, and much more. With Resource Scheduler, organizations are able to reduce real estate costs, improve productivity, and maximize efficiency. In essence, PeopleCube's scheduling software helps you get more done in less time and with lower operational costs. Thousands of organizations rely on PeopleCube’s Resource Scheduler to maximize their utilization of meeting rooms, shared workspace, and any other shared resource. Resource Scheduler makes it easier than ever to find what resource you want when you want it – even if you’re using Microsoft Outlook. Search for a meeting room or A/V equipment and request the services you want (catering, janitorial, etc.) and when you need it. Our scheduling software then presents the available options to you and, with just a few simple clicks, you’re done. On-Demand Facility Management software PeopleCube’s on-demand facility management software helps facility managers reduce costs, improve productivity, and maximize efficiency by automating the time consuming process of scheduling resources. With our Resource Scheduler managers are able to support alternative workspace environments by enabling mobile users to reserve shared workspace when they need it to be in the office. PeopleCube’s facilities management software also helps organizations maximize the utilization conference rooms, and other shared resources. Managers are then able to use Resource Scheduler to track, measure, and analyze resource and workspace scheduling trending data to help reduce costs in the future.
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Jan 2007
Momac simplifies customer engagement for leading communication service providers. By bridging the technology gap between internal data systems, service offerings, content and on-device user interfaces, Momac allows CSPs to reduce costs, increase revenue and rapidly bring solutions to market. The mvolve platform drives mobile internet and app solutions for leading CSOs and operator groups around the world, including Orange Group, Vodafone, Telefonica, Three, KPN, T-Mobile, and more. Operating in 27 countries, Momac has offices in the US, UK, the Netherlands and France.
Experience · 28 entries
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Investments (16)
Founder (4)
Board (14)
2019
Agya Ventures
Venture Partner
Oct 2019
2016
Managing Partner
Mar 2016
An independent venture capital fund created by former entrepreneurs. We back ambitious projects that endeavour to scale digital transformation in Japan.
Tachi.ai Ventures
Managing Director
Mar 2016
2015
QuantCube Technology
Boardmember
Apr 2015
2011
Rude Baguette
VC Columnist
Dec 2011
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