Piccoma is an electronic book service that offers a large collection of manga, novels, and comic books, including original serials and titles adapted into anime, dramas, and films. The platform provides readers with access to various genres such as romance, fantasy, action, and comedy, offering free chapters, trial readings, and daily serialized content.
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Piccoma is a digital publishing company headquartered in Japan. Its most recent funding round, Series C, raised $544M in May 2021.
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | $544M | 2 named |
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