MIXI's Investment Subsidiary MIXI Global Investments Launches "LVLZero Tokyo," an Accelerator Specializing in Overseas Expansion for Indie Games

MIXI Global Investments (MGI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIXI, Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, Senior Executive Officer, CEO: Hiroki Kimura), which invests in global startups primarily in India, has launched "LVLZero Tokyo," an accelerator specializing in overseas expansion. This program practically supports Japanese emerging game developers aiming to expand into overseas markets. Applications for the program began today, April 2, 2026.

<"LVLZero Tokyo" Special Website:https://mixiglobalinv.com/lvlzerotokyo/>

■ About "LVLZero Tokyo"

"LVLZero Tokyo" is a practical program specializing in overseas publishing, aimed at bringing Japanese indie games to the global market. It targets emerging Japanese game developers who aspire to expand overseas, promoting the creation and dissemination of game content that can succeed globally.

Through "100 Days of Mentoring," the program assists with localization for overseas expansion, trailer production, pitch improvement, and creating connections with overseas publishers and investors. In its first phase, it will offer the opportunity to exhibit at gamescom, held in Cologne, Germany, in August 2026.

This program operates from a neutral standpoint, respecting the autonomy of developers, and does not acquire equity or publishing rights from the selected companies.

Furthermore, "LVLZero Tokyo" has been selected as a partner project for the fiscal year 2025 under "TOKYO SUTEAM," a Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiative to support startups through diverse entities.

■ Background of the Program Implementation

In recent years, while opportunities for original games by indies and startups to be recognized in the global market have expanded, access to overseas markets remains a significant challenge for Japanese game developers.

MGI, MIXI GROUP's overseas investment subsidiary, has been developing the game incubation program "LVLZero" in India in partnership with Nazara Technologies and Chimera Ventures.

"LVLZero Tokyo" primarily aims to contribute to the development of the Japanese game industry by leveraging MGI's accumulated knowledge and international network from its overseas activities. It will support Japanese game developers' challenges from a neutral position, without acquiring equity or publishing rights from the selected participants.

Additionally, this program is registered with the Incubation Working Group of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), an international organization supporting game developers, and will be implemented with various collaborations.

■ Active Gaming Media Inc. Joins as Knowledge Partner

Active Gaming Media Inc. will participate as a knowledge partner in "LVLZero Tokyo." The company, known for its expertise in indie game localization and overseas expansion, will be involved in some mentoring sessions and broadly collaborate with the program to support the effort of bringing Japanese indie games to the world.

■ About Entry Applications

"LVLZero Tokyo" has begun accepting applications for its first program phase. The program is seeking Japanese game developers and startups who are considering expanding into overseas markets and wish to take on global challenges.

Details on application requirements and how to apply are available on the special website.

Application Period: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) - April 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Phase I Program Period: June 2026 - September 2026

Special Website: https://mixiglobalinv.com/lvlzerotokyo/

■ About "TOKYO SUTEAM"

"TOKYO SUTEAM" is a framework promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for startup support and industrial creation, where private businesses and companies participate to develop executive projects for each theme. Through practical initiatives over a certain period, it aims to accumulate knowledge and foster a startup ecosystem.

■ Comment from Tomoharu Urabe, Director and Head of Investment, MIXI Global Investments Inc.

"LVLZero Tokyo" is a program designed to help Japanese game developers who aspire to challenge overseas markets take their first step. We aim to give back the knowledge and network that MGI has cultivated overseas and, through collaboration with various industry players, expand opportunities for Japanese game content to challenge the world and contribute to the development of the Japanese indie game developer community.

■ About MIXI Global Investments

MIXI Global Investments (MGI) is MIXI's corporate venture capital arm responsible for overseas investments. It conducts investment activities globally, primarily in India, focusing on digital entertainment, lifestyle, and sports sectors.

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