TBWAHakuhodo has taken a 15% stake in TechShop Japan, a makerspace established by Fuijitsu in 2015.
It follows TBWA taking a majority stake in Lucky Generals earlier this year.
TechShop was first established in California in 2006. The membership-based DIY workshop and fabrication studio, provides access to equipment, tools and software, as well as classes on how to use them. It currently has nine locations in the US, with the only Asian operation in Japan.
As part of this investment TBWA introduced a new subsidiary under the name Quantum. The subsidiary will serve as a strategic partner in the venture, Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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