note inc. Forms Capital and Business Alliance with NAVER to Build Global Creator Ecosystem in Age...

note — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Nov. 19, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ --
note inc.
note inc. Forms Capital and Business Alliance with NAVER to Build Global Creator Ecosystem in Age of Generative AI

note inc. ("note") announced that it has entered into a capital and business alliance with NAVER Corporation, South Korea’s leading internet company, receiving an investment of 2 billion yen. Through this partnership, the two companies aim to collaboratively build a new global ecosystem for creation and distribution in the age of generative AI -- enabling creators to connect with fans worldwide and sustain their creative activities.

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Overview of the Alliance
1. Collaboration in Generative AI Technologies
note and NAVER will jointly advance the use of AI and emerging technologies in creative fields. By combining their AI capabilities, the companies will develop and enhance services that improve the discovery, production, and distribution of digital content and support creators' work.

2. Integration Between Platforms
The two companies will explore opportunities for cross-distribution of content and IP across their respective platforms, as well as initiatives for global expansion. They will also work to create mechanisms that strengthen relationships between creators and fans and expand the user-generated content (UGC) ecosystem.

3. Co-development and Global Expansion of IP
NAVER operates a robust content ecosystem driven by its global digital comics platform WEBTOON, which distributes a wide range of vertical-scrolling webcomics to audiences in more than 150 countries. Works originating as webcomics often expand into animation, film, and live-action adaptations.
note and its subsidiary Tales & Co. will combine their creator-support networks with NAVER Group assets -- including LINE Manga -- to discover and nurture new creators and works. The first joint project is scheduled to begin in early 2026.

4. Strategic Investment Initiatives
To accelerate these efforts, the two companies will jointly explore strategic investment opportunities. Leveraging their respective expertise and networks, they aim to expand business domains and strengthen global competitiveness.

Background: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202511149150-O1-c283iIn8.pdf

Comments from Executives: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202511149150-O2-28i910Jq.pdf

About NAVER Corporation: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202511149150-O3-Ul4q663S.pdf

About note: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202511149150-O4-5hF3XC6M.pdf

URL: https://note.com/
Corporate website: https://ir.note.jp/en

note inc. Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Google, Using Generative AI

note — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 15, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ --
note inc.
note inc. Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Google, Using Generative AI to Further Support Creators’ Activities

note inc. has formed a capital and business alliance with Google International LLC to promote the development of new services using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and further support creative activities.

Logos: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108467/202501072496/_prw_PI1fl_O3hNvrV5.png

note has proactively conducted research and development of AI technologies, positioning them as powerful tools to support creative projects. The company has introduced new technologies to its creators, such as providing tools to support their creative activities, and utilized AI for content classification and recommendation systems.

In November 2023, note founded note AI creative inc. as a subsidiary. Following this latest partnership with Google, note is determined to accelerate its efforts to support the creative endeavors of its creators.

About note
note is a media platform where creators post text, images, audio and videos for users to enjoy the content and support them. With a particular emphasis on creating a safe, peaceful environment and ensuring diversity, anyone can pursue their creative passions. The platform has expanded opportunities for both individuals and organizations to interact, come together and cultivate their interests as well as discover unique people. Since the launch of its service in April 2014, approximately 51.07 million works have been posted on the platform. The number of user accounts reached 8.93 million as of November 2024.

URL: https://note.com/

Applications
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/note-noto/id906581110
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mu.note

About note inc.
note inc. establishes a platform for expression and creation with a mission to "Start, and Keep on Creating." Its media platform, note, supports various works of its creators. On the platform, creators publish their unique works and receive support from their fans and fellow creators through its membership subscription, while shops and brand owners showcase their products in the platform’s store feature. Moreover, corporations and other organizations use the platform’s note pro service to disseminate various information.

Location: 6-6-2, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083
Date founded: December 8, 2011
CEO and representative director: Sadaaki Kato
Corporate website: https://ir.note.jp/en

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