NTT DoCoMo

NTT DOCOMO, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading provider of wireless telecommunications services, operating as a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation. Founded in 1991, the company offers a wide range of mobile services, including voice and data communication, along with value-added services such as international roaming, public wireless LAN, and cloud-based enterprise solutions. Its product portfolio includes smartphones, tablets, and accessories, as well as various lifestyle services like online shopping and educational content. Additionally, NTT DOCOMO engages in venture capital through NTT Docomo Ventures, which invests in early to middle-stage companies in sectors such as fintech, telecommunications, and information technology, both in Japan and internationally. The firm aims for minority stakes in its investments and supports innovation through its accelerator program. With millions of cellular subscriptions and a significant loyalty program, NTT DOCOMO continues to play a pivotal role in shaping communication culture and technology advancements.

Chris Hermanowicz

Principal at DOCOMO Innovations

Neil Sadaranganey

Managing Director

Jun Yasumoto

CEO

Past deals in Video on Demand

Arcturus

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of volumetric video editing software designed to expand the boundaries of imagination and to fit artistic and production goals. The company's software offers a toolset for the production and adaptive streaming of volumetric video, enabling businesses to get interactive narrative experiences and technology for various virtual reality platforms.

VDOO

Series B in 2021
VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. specializes in providing an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) security platform designed to enhance product security throughout the entire product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, VDOO offers automated solutions that assist development and security teams in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating various security issues. Their platform addresses a wide range of concerns, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance with standards. VDOO's comprehensive approach enables manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to strengthen their device security capabilities, reduce overall risks, and improve customer adoption while minimizing time-to-market and resource requirements.

PARONYM

Series B in 2020
PARONYM Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup that specializes in interactive video technology through its flagship product, TIG. This innovative solution allows users to interact with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. The technology connects viewers with details about various topics, including wedding venues and restaurants, enhancing their understanding beyond the visual experience. PARONYM offers several services under the TIG brand, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, and TIG branch, which customizes video interactions for users. Additional services include TIG event for fashion shows, TIG learning for educational materials, TIG Ads for advertising, TIG local for offline information, and TIG magazines. Founded in 2016, PARONYM aims to provide valuable insights across sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

Eviry

Venture Round in 2019
Eviry Inc. offers cloud based video distribution system. The company offers market data and insight data necessary for video business and video marketing on YouTube compatible video analytics tools and major social video platforms. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

PARONYM

Venture Round in 2019
PARONYM Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup that specializes in interactive video technology through its flagship product, TIG. This innovative solution allows users to interact with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. The technology connects viewers with details about various topics, including wedding venues and restaurants, enhancing their understanding beyond the visual experience. PARONYM offers several services under the TIG brand, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, and TIG branch, which customizes video interactions for users. Additional services include TIG event for fashion shows, TIG learning for educational materials, TIG Ads for advertising, TIG local for offline information, and TIG magazines. Founded in 2016, PARONYM aims to provide valuable insights across sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

VDOO

Series B in 2019
VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. specializes in providing an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) security platform designed to enhance product security throughout the entire product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, VDOO offers automated solutions that assist development and security teams in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating various security issues. Their platform addresses a wide range of concerns, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance with standards. VDOO's comprehensive approach enables manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to strengthen their device security capabilities, reduce overall risks, and improve customer adoption while minimizing time-to-market and resource requirements.

PARONYM

Venture Round in 2018
PARONYM Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup that specializes in interactive video technology through its flagship product, TIG. This innovative solution allows users to interact with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. The technology connects viewers with details about various topics, including wedding venues and restaurants, enhancing their understanding beyond the visual experience. PARONYM offers several services under the TIG brand, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, and TIG branch, which customizes video interactions for users. Additional services include TIG event for fashion shows, TIG learning for educational materials, TIG Ads for advertising, TIG local for offline information, and TIG magazines. Founded in 2016, PARONYM aims to provide valuable insights across sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

SundaySky

Series D in 2016
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Videogram

Venture Round in 2016
Videogram, formerly known as Cinemacraft, specializes in creating pictorial summaries of videos, allowing users to quickly grasp a video's content without watching it in full. This innovative platform automatically analyzes videos and generates visually appealing keyframes, resembling a comic book layout, which serves as interactive thumbnails for video publishers. By enabling consumers to navigate directly to points of interest within a video, Videogram enhances the browsing experience, particularly on mobile devices, where streaming large files can be challenging due to network congestion. The platform not only facilitates video discovery and engagement but also supports publishers in integrating marketing and social interactions, ultimately making video content more accessible to a wider audience.

Videogram

Series A in 2015
Videogram, formerly known as Cinemacraft, specializes in creating pictorial summaries of videos, allowing users to quickly grasp a video's content without watching it in full. This innovative platform automatically analyzes videos and generates visually appealing keyframes, resembling a comic book layout, which serves as interactive thumbnails for video publishers. By enabling consumers to navigate directly to points of interest within a video, Videogram enhances the browsing experience, particularly on mobile devices, where streaming large files can be challenging due to network congestion. The platform not only facilitates video discovery and engagement but also supports publishers in integrating marketing and social interactions, ultimately making video content more accessible to a wider audience.

Videogram

Seed Round in 2013
Videogram, formerly known as Cinemacraft, specializes in creating pictorial summaries of videos, allowing users to quickly grasp a video's content without watching it in full. This innovative platform automatically analyzes videos and generates visually appealing keyframes, resembling a comic book layout, which serves as interactive thumbnails for video publishers. By enabling consumers to navigate directly to points of interest within a video, Videogram enhances the browsing experience, particularly on mobile devices, where streaming large files can be challenging due to network congestion. The platform not only facilitates video discovery and engagement but also supports publishers in integrating marketing and social interactions, ultimately making video content more accessible to a wider audience.

PacketVideo

Venture Round in 2009
PacketVideo is a software company based in San Diego, California, specializing in wireless multimedia solutions. The company develops applications that facilitate the delivery of rich media services, including video playback, on mobile devices. Its flagship product, PV's Core, serves as a framework that simplifies the development of mobile multimedia applications across various networks and handsets. By focusing on enhancing the user experience in mobile media consumption, PacketVideo plays a significant role in the evolution of multimedia technology for mobile platforms.

PacketVideo

Acquisition in 2009
PacketVideo is a software company based in San Diego, California, specializing in wireless multimedia solutions. The company develops applications that facilitate the delivery of rich media services, including video playback, on mobile devices. Its flagship product, PV's Core, serves as a framework that simplifies the development of mobile multimedia applications across various networks and handsets. By focusing on enhancing the user experience in mobile media consumption, PacketVideo plays a significant role in the evolution of multimedia technology for mobile platforms.
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