FishBrain, the developer of a social media platform for anglers, has secured series A funding from investors including Recruit and will use the cash to expand to Japan.

Sweden-based social media platform FishBrain has raised an $8m series A round featuring Recruit Strategic Partners, an investment subsidiary of human resources firm Recruit, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

The round was led by boutique venture capital firm Northzone and also included Industrifonden, Active Venture Partners, GP Bullhound, Edastra Venture Capital, and Novel TMT Ventures.

Founded in 2013, FishBrain has developed a social network for angling enthusiasts, allowing them to share their trips and catches, as well as access and…