KLab Secures $38M USD Investment from UAE to Boost Games and Finance
KLab, the Japanese mobile game developer behind titles like Bleach Brave Souls and Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, has successfully raised over $38 million USD (5.1 billion yen) through a targeted private share sale. This move makes UAE-based Ultimate Classic Investment the company’s largest shareholder, a critical step in KLab’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its finances after facing several operational challenges in recent years.
KLab Moves Forward with Massive Fundraising to Strengthen Business Stability and New Game Development
Despite Bleach Brave Souls maintaining steady revenue, the closure of Love Live! School Idol Festival and delays in EA Sports FC Tactical had significantly impacted KLab’s earnings. The company attempted internal restructuring, including voluntary employee departures, but fell short of its targets. The latest funding round is now viewed as a pivotal opportunity to restore stability and drive growth.
On December 5, the board approved new shares and stock options for Ultimate Classic Investment, along with Sun Asterisk, Sixth Sense Holdings, and JT Financial, raising a total of $38.1 million USD. Ultimate Classic Investment now holds 23.15% of KLab, becoming the largest shareholder. Sheikh Salem Khaled Humaid Mohamed Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah will also join as an advisor to strengthen future business collaboration.
KLab plans to allocate roughly $7.5 million USD (1 billion yen) for designing, developing, and operating new large-scale online mobile games in 2025–2026, including Dragon Quest Smash/Grow by Square Enix and new My Hero Academia titles. Another $3.8 million USD will fund new business ventures, while $27 million USD will be invested in Bitcoin and gold to enhance financial stability.
CEO Tetsuya Sanada emphasized that when he resumed leadership this year, the company had nearly no cash on hand. Securing investors who trust KLab’s long-term vision feels like “a mountain lifted off our shoulders,” marking the start of a hopeful financial turnaround. This strategic investment not only reshapes the company’s shareholder structure but also opens new opportunities for game development and long-term growth.
KLab’s UAE-backed investment signals a bold step toward financial recovery and innovation, blending traditional mobile gaming with crypto and precious metals for a secure and ambitious future.
origin: automaton
