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TPO - Riku Tazumi achieves billionaire success at the youthful age of 26. The Japanese innovator founded Anycolor, a company with virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agents, amassing substantial wealth from the niche market.
Tazumi's journey to becoming one of Japan's youngest billionaires commences during his university days. Similar to other tech titans, he hones skills to later harvest the sweet rewards.
Tazumi establishes Anycolor (formerly known as Ichikara) while still a university student. According to Forbes magazine, he assumes the role of the company's CEO in 2017, at the age of 21, before opting to halt his studies and focus on his startup venture.
As the parent company of numerous VTuber agencies, Anycolor profits by overseeing virtual idols and content creators. The company experiences continual growth and has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since June of this year.
According to Bloomberg , Anycolor's stock price surges eightfold since going public. As of October this year, the company is valued at 2.5 billion USD, positioning itself as one of the most efficient players in the market this year.
In 2020, Forbes reported that the company successfully raised 6.5 million USD from investors to expand its operations into South Korea, Indonesia, India, and China.
Nijisanji, Anycolor's VTuber agency, serves as the ultimate money-making powerhouse. With a diverse army of avatars, Nijisanji captivates a massive following. Nijisanji boasts over 100 virtual characters, including Millie Parfait, Kanae, and Kuzuha, each with a unique storyline.
With 50 million VTuber subscribers, these agencies can sell products and music to fans worldwide.
In 2020, Tazumi earned a spot on the list of the 30 most prominent figures in the Asian media, marketing, and advertising landscape, according to Forbes , which dubbed him the 'industry leader.'
His current wealth stands at 1.1 billion USD, thanks to owning a 45% stake in Anycolor.
As VTube content continues to gain popularity, Tazumi's assets are anticipated to increase even further in the coming years.
As per Forbes
