Chat app Line to set up fund

Chat app Line to set up fund for developing mobile games

TOKYO: Line said that it is investing 10 billion yen ($97.5 million) in a new mobile game development fund, as the Japan-based social messaging service firm seeks to bolster its gaming sector and expand its overseas business.

The company said it has established Line Ventures to run the new gaming fund Line Game Global Gateway. The new fund will allow Japanese mobile game developers to receive financial assistance in developing mobile games.

Line's corporate parent is South Korean online portal operator Naver.