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NTT Docomo Ventures
NTT DOCOMO Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm not only of DOCOMO but of the entire NTT Group. It connects startups' ability to conceive and execute...
NTT Docomo Ventures
NTT DOCOMO Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm not only of DOCOMO but of the entire NTT Group. It connects startups' ability to conceive and execute with the NTT Group's ability to implement solutions in society, bundling their respective ambitions to generate forward momentum. Rather than pursuing only financial returns, it emphasizes strategic returns by opening new markets together with startups and fostering co-creation with the NTT Group. It operates globally from bases in Tokyo and Silicon Valley, also covering Israel, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
笹原 優子
CEO&CCO
安元 淳
COO
三好 大介
Managing Director
小竹 有馬
Managing Director
岩本 美和
Director
金川 暢宏
Director
木村 裕一
Director
滝口 智也
Director
平野 竜一
Director
松本 圭祐
Director
山口 明久美
Director
川本 諒
Manager
佐々木 一徳
Manager
十川 良昭
Manager
平山 泰規
Manager
髙木 卓也
Managing Director
Christopher Hermanowicz
Managing Director
Neil Sadaranganey
Managing Director
岩崎 渉
Director
寺西 勇樹
Director
香川 信広
Manager
小林 佑樹
Manager
森中 春絵
Manager
松下 行
取締役
中村 優子
監査役
Frequently asked questions
How does NTT Docomo Ventures invest in startups?
The firm primarily functions as a fund-of-funds, meaning it commits capital to external venture capital funds rather than making direct investments into individual companies. This structure allows it to access a broad, diversified portfolio of startups across stages and geographies by relying on the sourcing and diligence capabilities of its chosen fund managers.
In which regions is NTT Docomo Ventures most active?
The firm's fund commitments are understood to target venture capital managers primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. This global mandate reflects the parent company's interest in tracking technological developments and new business models across major innovation hubs outside Japan.
Does NTT Docomo Ventures disclose its assets under management?
No. NTT Docomo Ventures does not publicly disclose its total assets under management or the scale of its capital deployment. Its financial details remain private, which is not unusual for a strategic corporate investment vehicle operating under a large public parent company.
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