Follow-on Investment in Anaguma, Provider of the Text Call App “Jiffcy”
Genesia Ventures announces a follow-on investment in Anaguma’s Series A round through Genesia Venture Fund 3 (GV-3). This investment follows its earlier seed round participation in Anaguma, the company behind the innovative text call app “Jiffcy.”
About Anaguma
Anaguma Inc. develops Jiffcy, an innovative communication app that enables text calls, to fulfill its mission of “unleashing the possibilities of communication.”
About the Text Call App Jiffcy
Jiffcy is an innovative app that combines the immediacy of voice calls with the convenience of texting, allowing users to communicate through text while maintaining the natural flow of a phone conversation.
It is a real-name SNS designed for meaningful interaction with real-life friends, family, and partners. Similar to a phone call, you initiate contact with the other person, and when they answer, a patented real-time conversation begins where each character appears instantly for the other person as you type. This call-like connection creates a genuine sense of presence—as if you and the other person are there—delivering an experience remarkably similar to face-to-face communication.
In June 2025, Jiffcy launched its highly anticipated group call feature, enabling text calls with up to four people simultaneously. A sticker feature is also coming soon. Designed with younger users in mind who value quick, meaningful connections, Jiffcy delivers richer communication experiences even in group conversations.
Jiffcy is currently available for download on the App Store. An Android version is in development and interested users can join the waiting list for updates on its release.
■ App Store https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/jiffcy-call-like-texting-app/id6443536642
■ Android Version Waiting List https://anaguma.co.jp/android-waitlist/
Use of Funds and Future Outlook
The funds raised will be used to enhance app functionality, improve user experience, develop the Android version, strengthen systems for overseas expansion, and launch marketing initiatives. These strategic investments will accelerate business growth by strengthening both the development framework and organizational foundation.
Anaguma aims to establish Jiffcy as a globally recognized communication tool while fulfilling its mission of “unleashing the possibilities of communication.”
Recruitment
https://career-anaguma.notion.site/80a2f6ac2dc949e2a46610cee60aa4a8
About the Investment
Takahiro Suzuki, General Partner, Genesia Ventures
Shuku Yushu, Investment Manager, Genesia Ventures
We are delighted to participate in this follow-on investment after our initial seed funding. The messaging app market presents extremely high barriers to entry, yet Anaguma has successfully created a distinctive communication experience through their innovative “text calls.” This unique product could only have been developed by the Anaguma team under Mr. Nishimura’s leadership, who has diligently refined their offering by actively incorporating user feedback.
We are confident that Jiffcy will evolve into a globally adopted communication tool, and we remain committed to supporting their growth journey!
Company Overview
Company Name: Anaguma Inc.
Website: https://anaguma.co.jp
Established: January 2018
Location: Ryoshu Kagurazaka Building 10F, 29-3 Nakazato-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Masaki Nishimura
