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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • Japan
  • United States
  • Israel
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Thailand
  • Singapore
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Series C
  • Growth
Industries
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • SaaS
  • IoT
  • Fintech
About
Managed by NTT DOCOMO Ventures, DOCOMO Innovation Fund is the corporate venture arm of Japan’s leading telecom operator. The fund backs domestic and global startups aligned with mobile connectivity, enterprise software, digital platforms, and emerging technologies, combining strategic partnerships with financial returns.
Min check size
$1M
Max check size
$5M
Fund size
NPS

Investment Thesis

DOCOMO Innovation Fund invests strategically in startups that extend NTT DOCOMO’s ecosystem across connectivity, digital services, and next-generation enterprise technologies.
Lead investor
Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

The fund is managed by professionals with extensive experience in telecommunications, corporate strategy, and venture investing. Team members combine operating roles within NTT DOCOMO with global startup partnerships, enabling disciplined strategic investing alongside financial returns.

DOCOMO Innovation Fund Contacts Information

Primary contact

Team

Takashi Sano - President & CEO

Kenji Takagi - Managing Director

Junichiro Hata - Director

Portfolio

ElevenLabs

Riskified

Crosser

Workato

Gatik

Scantrust

Magic Leap

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