NTT DOCOMO VENTURES
NTT DOCOMO VENTURES is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm for the entire NTT Group, connecting startups with NTT Group's capabilities to drive innovation and strategic investment.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
NTT DOCOMO VENTURES (株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ) is a corporate venture capital firm that operates as the CVC for the entire NTT Group, not just DOCOMO. It focuses on strategic investment, emphasizing 'strategic returns' by co-creating new markets with startups. The company is headquartered in Tokyo with a branch in Silicon Valley, and it invests globally in regions including Israel, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It was established on February 20, 2008, and is wholly owned by NTT DOCOMO.
History
NTT DOCOMO VENTURES was established on February 20, 2008, as NTT Investment Partners Co., Ltd., founded by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) to invest in venture companies and support new business creation in information and communication fields. In 2013, NTT DOCOMO acquired all shares of NTT Investment Partners from NTT and renamed it to 'DOCOMO Innovation Ventures', then later changed the trade name to 'NTT DOCOMO VENTURES' in July 2013. The company has since managed multiple funds, including the DOCOMO Innovation Fund and NTT Investment Partners Fund, and expanded globally with a Silicon Valley branch in 2017.
Products and positioning
Corporate venture capital (CVC) for the NTT Group, focusing on strategic investment and co-creation with startups.
Recent events
Senseye secures investment from NTT DOCOMO Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund[4]
Reported:
Senseye secured new investment from NTT DOCOMO Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund, with support from existing investors. The investment is intended to support expansion into Japan and research activities.
Genvid Technologies closes $33 million Series B funding round[5]
Reported:
Genvid Technologies closed a $33 million Series B funding round. Huya, NTT Docomo Ventures, and Samsung Ventures joined the round late, adding $6 million.
- Unconfirmed
NTT DOCOMO Ventures invests in Wasabi[6]
Reported:
NTT DOCOMO Ventures invested in Wasabi as part of its cloud technology portfolio. Wasabi said the capital would help fuel international expansion, including operations and a presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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