Global Brain Corporation (Global Brain) and KDDI CORPORATION (KDDI) have jointly established “KDDI Open Innovation Fund V” (KOIF V). Since 2012, Global Brain and KDDI have been promoting investments and business co-creation through the KDDI Open Innovation Fund, investing approximately JPY 40 billion in total in 150 promising domestic and international startups across various fields, including AI, IoT, data marketing, FinTech, B2B SaaS, and entertainment. (As of April 10, 2025) KOIF V will particularly strengthen investments and collaborations with startups on areas where KDDI focuses, such as AI and Deep Tech, aiming to create new businesses that drive next-generation growth. Through the activities of KOIF V, Global Brain will continue to 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. As the General Partner of KOIF V, Global Brain will leverage its extensive investment experience and expertise to provide a wide range of support, including the discovery of promising startups, investment decisions, management support for portfolio companies, and IPO support, thereby supporting the dramatic growth of portfolio companies.

About KDDI

Name: KDDI CORPORATION
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Hiromichi Matsuda
Founded: June 1984
Capital: JPY 141,852 million

About KOIF V

Name: KDDI Open Innovation Fund V L.P.
Fund Size: JPY 5 billion (planned)
Fund Term: 10 Years
General Partner: Global Brain Corporation
Limited Partner: KDDI CORPORATION

About Global Brain

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Yasuhiko Yurimoto
Founded: January 1998
URL: https://globalbrains.com

Global Brain partners with KDDI on its corporate venture capital fund, “KDDI Open Innovation Fund V”