Upd8

upd8 (read as "update"; Japanese: アップデート appudēto) is a project started in June 2018 by Activ8. It supports "Virtual Talents" such as Virtual YouTubers (but not restricted to them) by offering entertainment industry-related contacts and services, in exchange for a portion of the talents' earnings.

History
On 1 November 2020, upd8 official Twitter account announced that the company would stop its activities at 31 December 2020 apologizing to the fans but stating that VTubers under the company would continue their activities after the company's closure.

Current
The Virtual Talents endorsed by upd8 are:
 * Osanai Mei and Osanai Ichika
 * Omega Sisters (Omega Rei and Omega Rio)
 * Kemogamidanshi (けも神男子 / けもがみだんし)
 * Virtual Neko
 * Tsunohane Akagi
 * Moscow Mule
 * Nora Cat
 * Mituki Neu
 * Kashiko Mari
 * Nijikawa Laki
 * Hibiki Ao
 * Fukuya Master
 * Yamikumo Kerin
 * Icotsu
 * Kasukabe Tsukushi
 * Dela and Hadou
 * Utai Meika
 * Virtual Diva AZKi
 * Yoruno Neon
 * Eve
 * MonsterZ MATE
 * Miya Kimino
 * Otohane Lara
 * Shibuya Hal (Twitter)
 * CocoTsuki (YouTube)
 * Suzuyo Cocone and Suzuyo Tsukine

Former

 * Kizuna Ai
 * Oda Nobuhime (retired)
 * AyaMina Games (retired)
 * Cafeno Zombi-ko (retired)
 * AniMare
 * Inaba Haneru
 * Umori Hinako (retired)
 * Souya Ichika
 * Inari Kuromu (retired)
 * Hinokuma Ran
 * HoneyStrap
 * Suou Patra
 * Sougetsu Eli (retired)
 * Shimamura Charlotte
 * Saionji Mary
 * Sekishiro Mico
 * Otonashi Rhythm
 * YuNi