Funding
Strategic JV investment · Media & gaming

TWIN PLANET invests in YEN TOWN MARKET spinout

STARBASE retains majority ownership as the culture and merchandise business begins operating as a joint venture.

By RoundOS Funding desk

The partnership

TWIN PLANET announced its investment on October 5, 2026. The amount was not disclosed. The partners combine STARBASE’s creative and IP development with TWIN PLANET’s promotion and production capabilities.

Licensing and retail

YEN TOWN MARKET aims to expand from a retail-led business into an international licensing brand. A planned Kamakura pop-up store is the partners’ first joint project.

Funding history

Strategic JV investment · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. TWIN PLANET invests in YEN TOWN MARKETprtimes.jp · Oct 5, 2026

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