D2 Communications

D2 Communications Inc. is a mobile marketing and advertising company based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2000, the company offers services such as distributing advertising spots, creating websites, developing campaigns, and providing various creative contents like ring-tone melodies and flash games. D2 Communications also specializes in gift application and serial campaigns within mobile websites, as well as interactive content like face-recognition features. As a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, Inc., D2 Communications focuses on planning, developing, and operating mobile websites, along with offering proxy application services for carriers' official menus.

Takayuki Hoshuyama

CEO

3 past transactions

RISE

Seed Round in 2020
RISE is a leading corporate innovation powerhouse based in Southeast Asia, dedicated to fostering innovation among corporates and government agencies in the region. Its mission is to contribute to 1% of the region's GDP through a range of services, including a corporate accelerator, intrapreneur university, venture building, and experiential conferences. As the largest corporate innovation accelerator in Southeast Asia, RISE has trained over 6,000 executives and collaborated with more than 400 corporate clients, while also nurturing a network of over 2,000 startup alumni. The organization recently hosted the Corporate Innovation Summit in Bangkok, attracting 4,000 CEOs and top executives from 35 countries, marking a significant milestone in regional corporate collaboration and innovation. RISE's approach focuses on delivering tangible business results rather than merely incubating early-stage startups, ultimately supporting companies in their growth and enhancing their market presence.

Tsunagu Japan

Acquisition in 2018
TSUNAGU Inc. is a Japan-based company that operates a platform dedicated to sharing comprehensive travel information about Japan. It provides users with valuable resources for trip planning, cultural insights, and practical tips for enjoying their stay in Japan. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including traditional customs, seasonal events, local cuisine, popular destinations, and shopping options, particularly in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. In addition to travel information, TSUNAGU Inc. engages in promotional activities and conducts questionnaire surveys aimed at tourists. The company also manages Facebook pages targeted at international audiences and offers support services for creating owned media content tailored for overseas markets. As of December 2018, TSUNAGU Inc. operates as a subsidiary of D2C Inc.

Affle

Series B in 2011
Affle is a global technology company with a proprietary consumer intelligence platform that delivers consumer engagement, acquisitions and transactions through relevant Mobile Advertising. The platform aims to enhance returns on marketing investment through contextual mobile ads and also by reducing digital ad fraud. While Affle's Consumer platform is used by online & offline companies for measurable mobile advertising, its Enterprise platform helps offline companies to go online through platform-based app development, enablement of O2O commerce and through its customer data platform. Affle India successfully completed its IPO in India on 08.08.19 and now trades on the stock exchanges (BSE: 542752 & NSE: AFFLE). Affle Holdings is the Singapore based promoter for Affle India and its investors include Microsoft, D2C (an NTT DoCoMo subsidiary), Itochu, Bennett Coleman & Company (BCCL) amongst others.
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