NTT Docomo

NTT Docomo is a leading Japanese telecommunications company offering mobile services, including voice and data communication, value-added services, international roaming, satellite cell phone services, and machine-to-machine (M2M) services. It provides a wide range of products and services for both consumers and businesses, operating in various fields such as media, finance, commerce, healthcare, M2M, aggregation, ecology, safety, and lifestyle guidance.

Chris Hermanowicz

Investor

Yuko Sasahara

President and CEO

Jun Yasumoto

Director and President

Past deals in TMT

dhost

Venture Round in 2024
dhost is a neutral hosting service provider specializing in telecom infrastructure and value-added technology solutions. Based in the Asia Pacific region, the company constructs and maintains connectivity infrastructure for large venues, facilitating innovative technology implementation across diverse industries. dhost's services enable venue and building owners to provide wireless connectivity to their audiences, leveraging 5G networks, edge computing, and open radio access networks.

TrendExpress

Venture Round in 2019
TrendExpress Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in social data and social media analytics. Formerly known as Hotto Link Consulting Inc., it operates as a subsidiary of Hottolink, Inc. TrendExpress focuses on visualizing social big data globally and provides valuable insights through weekly reporting. Additionally, the company engages in market research utilizing social big data, enabling businesses to better understand trends and consumer behavior through its analytical services.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

Ookami

Series B in 2018
Ookami Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing sporting entertainment solutions. The company's primary focus is on integrating social, sports, and new media technology to enhance community engagement. Ookami has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to follow their favorite teams across various sports categories, join fan communities, and receive real-time game updates. This platform aims to create new value in the sports industry by harmonizing individual experiences with advanced IT technology.

LocationValue

Corporate Round in 2017
LocationValue Co., Ltd., founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing internet services for cellular phones. The company focuses on the development and sales of sales promotion systems and applications that leverage smartphone technology. In addition to its core offerings, LocationValue also provides IT consulting services, including the development of custom web and mobile applications, software product management, and sales intelligence solutions. These services aim to help businesses enhance their IT operations and improve customer engagement in a cost-effective manner.

Fringe81

Seed Round in 2015
Fringe81 Co, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet advertising technology and human resources solutions. Founded in 2012, the company provides a range of services designed to enhance advertising efficiency and effectiveness. Its offerings include Unipos, a platform that facilitates peer bonuses to promote employee recognition, and the docomo Ad Network, which leverages real-time data processing for optimized advertising on mobile platforms. Additionally, Fringe81 offers digitalice for measuring video advertisements, Columva, a tool for streamlining ad operations, and TagKnight, a service for managing and testing advertising tags. The company also supports smartphone media monetization and provides consulting services in advertisement planning and operations. As a subsidiary of Fringe81 Holdings Co., Ltd., it continues to innovate within the internet-related business landscape.

IID

Venture Round in 2013
IID is a Tokyo-based company that engages in media, research, and media commerce activities. It operates media properties spanning 20 genres, 47 sites, and five magazines, covering IT, automotive, education, film, games, animation, fashion, diet, business, practical use, and hobby fields. The company also provides marketing research and consulting services, including quantitative and qualitative studies and overseas investigations, from large-scale online research to in-depth consumer behavior insights. In addition, IID offers a shop management ASP system for e-commerce operators and IT infrastructure services, including data center operations and a private cloud used by client organizations. Founded in 1990, IID serves both Japan and international markets and was renamed in 2010 from its former identity IRI Commerce & Technology.

Buongiorno

Acquisition in 2012
Buongiorno, headquartered in Milan, Italy, is a leading provider of paid mobile applications and content, delivering top-notch entertainment experiences to end consumers. With over 10 years of experience and a team of 800 professionals, the company has direct connections with more than 130 telecom operators across 25 countries. Buongiorno focuses on high-potential businesses like mobile payments (Cashlog.com) and e-Gaming (Winga.com), investing heavily in these areas. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO.

net mobile AG

Acquisition in 2009
net mobile AG is an international provider of mobile value-added services and payment solutions, founded in November 2000 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile operator billing, direct carrier billing solutions, interactive messaging services, and customer identification and payment verification. It also provides digital entertainment content through platforms like Anyscreen and the net-m Media Hub. Additionally, net mobile AG develops net-m portal services, which include modules for mobile portal creation, content management, and mobile video streaming, catering to various clients such as mobile telecommunications providers, media companies, and television networks. With a focus on innovation, net mobile AG has established itself as a leader in the mobile services market and is a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, INC., which holds a majority stake in the company.

Ecrio

Series C in 2007
Ecrio specializes in developing real-time communications client software for the mobile industry. Its core product is the Ecrio Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS), which accelerates deployment of core 4G/LTE services such as voice, video, SMS, and rich communication suite (RCS) services. The company serves handset manufacturers, mobile service operators, infrastructure providers, and device/chipset platform providers worldwide.

Digital Media Group

Series A in 2005
Digital Media Group operates digital media networks inside subway systems. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in China.
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