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About KDDI Open Innovation Fund
We aim for business co-creations with startups
by leveraging various KDDI group resources,
and business collaborations in a wide range of areas.
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KDDI Open Innovation Fund has invested in 91 startups so far. (As of March 19, 2021)
KOIF III
KDDI Open Innovation Fund 3 (KOIF III) was established in April 2018 with Global Brain.
The fund invests in wide range of fields based on KDDI's expertise in business and technologies including AI, IoT, Data Marketing, Fintech, and B2B SaaS to support promising startups.
KDDI Open Innovation Fund III
Focus Areas
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AI
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IoT
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Big data
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xR
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Healthcare
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Robotics
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Home
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New technology
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Financial
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Sports
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Entertainment
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New Space
Fund Overview
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KDDI Open Innovation Fund Name KDDI Open Innovation Fund Management period Ten years to January 2022 (tentative) Investment target IT venture businesses in Japan and other countries Total amount managed Five (5) billion yen Fund manager Global Brain Corporation -
KDDI Open Innovation Fund II Name KDDI Open Innovation Fund II Management period Ten years to May 2024 (tentative) Investment target Startup Companies in Japan and other countries Total amount managed Five (5) billion yen Fund manager Global Brain Corporation -
KDDI Open Innovation Fund III Name KDDI Open Innovation Fund III Management period Ten years to March 2028 Investment target Startup Companies in Japan and other countries Total amount managed Twenty (20) billion yen Fund manager Global Brain Corporation
KDDI Regional Initiatives Fund
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fermata inc.[ Healthcare ]
fermata focuses on "turning taboos into triumphs": tackling preconceived notions and providing solutions relating to women's wellness.
By creating a platform to share health concerns and access products that may be the solution to wellness issues, we are accelerating the femtech industry in Japan and the greater Asia-Pacific region. We envision a world where not only women but everyone can live comfortably.
| URL | https://www.hellofermata.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
February 2021・KOIF III |
Bizly (US)[ Enterprise ]
a meeting-building platform that provides everything you need to plan and run successful meetings
| URL | https://www.bizly.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
December 2020・KOIF III |
Psychic VR Lab Co., Ltd.[ Consumer ]
Provision of XR (VR/AR/MR) space creation tool specialized in lifestyle such as fashion/art/culture/music and distribution platform business
| URL | https://psychic-vr-lab.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
February 2021・KOIF III |
SHE, Inc.[ Consumer ]
As a part of the company vision of creating a world where each individual can demonstrate their unique value and live life with vigor, SHE operates "SHElikes", a career support school that provides millennials with what they need to pursue a career: courses on digital creative skills, coaching, and job acquisition support. As a brand community that is in step with women not only regarding their careers but also in other aspects of their lives, the company is also expanding its business into the beauty and financial sectors.
| URL | https://she-inc.co.jp/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
February 2021・KOIF III |
Swift Navigation, Inc. (US)[ Enterprise ]
Swift Navigation provides precise positioning solutions for automotive, autonomous vehicle, mobile and mass market applications.
| URL | https://www.swiftnav.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
September 2020・KOIF III |
NOIN, Inc.[ Consumer ]
Cosmetics EC Platform
| URL | https://noin.shop/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
December 2020・KOIF III |
Letinar Co., Ltd (Korea)[ Entertainment ]
Developer of optical solutions for Smart/AR glasses
| URL | https://www.letinar.com/careers/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
November 2020・KOIF III |
The Chain Museum Inc.[ Consumer ]
The Chain Museum develops two businesses with the mission to leverage real and digital together to connect artists and their artworks with the world: Platform, which operates ArtSticker, art communication platform for artists and art lovers to form new relationships; Museum, which opens small and unique museums all around cities for everyone.
| URL | https://t-c-m.art/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
November 2020・KOIF III |
Thirdverse Inc.[ Entertainment ]
Virtual Reality content and service planing, development, sales and management.
| URL | https://thirdverse.io |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
October 2020・KOIF III |
Idein Inc.[ IoT/AI ]
Providing Edge AI Platform "Actcast"
| URL | https://idein.jp/en/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
October 2020・KOIF III |
