We manage 1) KDDI Open Innovation Funds that aim to co-create businesses with startups by leveraging various KDDI group resources and business collaborations in a wide ranges of areas and 2) KDDI Regional Initiatives Fund that invests in local companies and startups driving regional revitalization.
KOIF V
JPY 5B (planned)
10 years
AI, Deep Tech, and other startups with the potential to be the seeds of KDDI’s new business.
The fund will contribute to the development of Japan’s startup ecosystem and strongly support the business growth of portfolio companies, aiming to create Japanese unicorn companies and accelerate KDDI’s business growth.
Global Brain Corporation
KOIF III
JPY 30B
10 years (tentative)
Startups in Japan and overseas
The fund aims for business co-creations with startups by leveraging various KDDI group resources, and business collaborations in a wide range of areas.
The fund invests in startups in wide range of fields based on KDDI's expertise in business and technologies including AI, IoT, Data Marketing, Fintech, B2B SaaS, and entertainment to support promising startups.
Global Brain Corporation
KRIF
JPY 3B
12 years (tentative)
Companies driving regional revitalization including local companies and startups.
Through KDDI Regional Initiatives Fund (KRIF), KDDI Corporation and Global Brain Corporation (fund manager) invest in local companies and startups driving regional revitalization.Various issues in the community are solved by aspiring local venture startups and companies. KDDI will strive to build a sustainable business model for communities and companies by offering KDDI's resources and technologies/knowhow as well as supporting these companies through KRIF.
Global Brain Corporation
KOIF II
JPY 5B
10 years (tentative)
Global Brain Corporation
KOIF
JPY 5B
10 years (tentative)
Global Brain Corporation