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The gaming community comes together as a strong force for good by donating money and raising awareness of causes, such as disaster relief in Japan.
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Employees
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Mentions in press and media 3
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| Sep 7, 2015 | 500 Startups Announces A $30 Million Fund For Japan | 500 Startups is continuing its quest to cover Asia after the U.S.-headquartered VC company launched a $30 million microfund for Japan. The firm first moved into Asia in 2013 with its $10 million ‘500 Durians’ fund for Southeast Asia. That r... |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Sega Auctions Rare Items For Japanese Relief | A few days after the Japan disaster struck, you could find numerous Japanese gaming companies pledging millions of dollars toward disaster relief. That’s still the case, but I also wanted to mention what Sega of America was doing to help. T... |
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FAQ about Play For Japan
What has the press written about Play For Japan?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Play For Japan, among them “500 Startups Announces A $30 Million Fund For Japan” (Sep 7, 2015) and “Sega Auctions Rare Items For Japanese Relief” (Mar 23, 2011).
Is Play For Japan still active?
Yes, Play For Japan is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 6, 2026.