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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.
Portfolio
KDDI Open Innovation Fund has invested in 97 startups so far.
(As of June 17, 2021, except Fund of Funds investments)
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
Latest article
GINKAN, Inc.[ Enterprise ] [ Consumer ]
Providing gourmet SNS application "SynchroLife" and CRM service for restaurants
| URL | https://ginkan.jp/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
May 2021・KOIF III |
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd (UK)[ Enterprise ]
a leading mobility technology company and central source of complete public transport data for emerging-market megacities.
| URL | https://www.whereismytransport.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
May 2021・KOIF III |
Parallel Inc.[ Consumer ] [ Entertainment ]
Provides "Parallel", the Voice Call App That Allows Users to Play With Their Friends and Is Popular With the Digital Native Segment
| URL | https://www.parallelcorp.com/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
June 2021・KOIF III |
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. (Korea)[ Consumer ] [ Entertainment ]
Production of short-form dramas targeting the MZ generation
| URL | http://whynot.video/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
May 2021・KOIF III |
PT Qlue Performa Indonesia (Indonesia)[ Enterprise ] [ IoT/AI ]
Provides smart city platforms and related solutions
| URL | https://www.qlue.co.id/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
May 2021・KOIF III |
EditForce, Inc.[ Enterprise ]
Venture company that has PPR protein platform technology for DNA/RNA editing
| URL | https://www.editforce.co.jp/ |
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| Investment date Investment fund # |
May 2021・KOIF III |
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 |
