6月8〜12日 スタートアップ資金調達まとめ読み - 日本経済新聞

Several Japanese startups announced funding rounds during the week of June 8–12. LinQ, a location-sharing social app, raised 1.1 billion yen from NTT Docomo Ventures and others, earmarking funds for Asia-focused chat and sticker features. Dioseve, which applies iPS cell differentiation technology to medical products, raised approximately 1 billion yen from Archetype Ventures, D4V, and Shionogi. ALGO ARTIS, an AI-driven platform for power supply and transportation planning, raised 1.538 billion yen from Salesforce …

6/12/2026

NTT主導、フォトニクス・AI半導体スタートアップに投資…「IOWN AI Fund」組成 | レスポンス（Response.jp）

NTT has announced the formation of the IOWN AI Fund in partnership with Young Sohn, SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, and the Development Bank of Japan. The fund will invest in startups working on photonics and AI semiconductor technologies to build out the IOWN ecosystem — NTT's initiative for next-generation optical and wireless communication infrastructure. The fund aims to catalyze new business creation around advanced hardware technologies critical to reducing power consumption in AI-era networks.

6/12/2026

KDDI、光電融合技術関連のスタートアップに特化した「IOWN AI Fund」に出資 - エキサイトニュース

KDDI has made a commitment to the IOWN AI Fund, a vehicle focused on startups developing optical-electrical integration (photonics) technologies that improve power efficiency in communications infrastructure. The fund, anchored by NTT, targets next-generation network technologies seen as foundational to AI-era connectivity. KDDI's participation broadens the fund's telecom-sector backing and underscores growing industry consensus around photonics as a strategic investment area for Japan's technology sector.

6/12/2026

Paradigm AI Secures Funding from NTT DOCOMO Ventures for 2.9-Dimensional Idol Agency “PLAY TUNE” - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Paradigm AI has received investment from NTT DOCOMO Ventures to support its 2.9-dimensional idol agency PLAY TUNE, which blends virtual and real-world idol entertainment concepts.

3/30/2026

NTT Docomo Ventures and RePlayce to launch youth co-creation lab - Telecompaper

NTT Docomo Ventures and RePlayce are set to launch a youth co-creation lab, fostering innovation and collaboration among young people in new business development.

2/20/2026

Japan’s NTT Docomo launches fourth startup fund - Global Venturing

Japan's NTT Docomo has launched its fourth startup investment fund, continuing its commitment to backing emerging technology companies and fostering innovation in the venture capital space.

12/29/2025

Press Releases : Establishment of DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, a Corporate Venture Investment Fund - docomo.ne.jp

NTT DOCOMO announced the establishment of DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, a corporate venture investment fund aimed at supporting innovative startups and accelerating new business development.

12/25/2025

Top 13 Telecommunications Accelerators and Incubators (2026) - Failory

A curated list of the top 13 accelerators and incubators supporting telecommunications startups in 2026, helping founders find funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

12/12/2025

Deepfake crisis gets dire prompting new investment, calls for regulation - Biometric Update

The deepfake crisis is escalating, driving increased investment in detection technologies and urgent calls for regulatory frameworks to combat AI-generated synthetic media threats.

11/20/2025

NTT Group establishes its first Southeast Asia startup investment vehicle in Singapore - TNGlobal

NTT Group has launched its first Southeast Asia-focused startup investment fund based in Singapore, marking a significant step in the Japanese telecom giant's regional expansion strategy.

11/14/2025

Japanese telecoms group NTT launches pan-Asian venture fund - Global Venturing

Japanese telecommunications giant NTT has launched a new pan-Asian venture fund, targeting startup investments across the Asian region to drive innovation and expand its business presence.

11/13/2025

NTT Group to launch its first startup investment vehicle in SEA - techinasia.com

NTT Group is set to launch its first dedicated startup investment vehicle in Southeast Asia, marking a significant step in expanding its venture capital presence in the region's growing tech ecosystem.

11/12/2025

Personal Health Tech Raises ¥300 Million in Series A Extension for “Kensapo” Health Management - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Personal Health Tech has secured ¥300 million in a Series A extension round to expand its health management service 'Kensapo', aimed at improving personal health tracking and management.

10/3/2025

NTT Docomo invests in social app Parallel to expand youth engagement - Telecompaper

NTT Docomo has made an investment in Parallel, a social networking app, aiming to strengthen its engagement with younger users and expand its digital services portfolio.

9/17/2025

NTT Docomo Ventures Invests in dhost Global, Inc. - telecomtv.com

NTT Docomo Ventures has made an investment in dhost Global, Inc. Details of the deal and its strategic implications for both companies have been reported by TelecomTV.

8/29/2024

Minto raises funds from NTT Docomo Ventures | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

Minto has secured funding from NTT Docomo Ventures, marking a significant investment milestone for the company as reported by Tokyo FinTech contributor Norbert Gehrke.

2/8/2024

NTT Docomo Ventures Has Participated in The Angel Round of Web3 Company BLOCKSMITH&Co. - PR Newswire

NTT Docomo Ventures announced its participation in the angel funding round of Web3 company BLOCKSMITH&Co., signaling growing interest in blockchain and Web3 ventures from major Japanese telecom-backed investors.

12/22/2023

Reconstruct Expands Presence in Asia with Investments from NTT DOCOMO Ventures and Asia Pacific Land - Business Wire

Reconstruct has expanded its presence in Asia by securing investments from NTT DOCOMO Ventures and Asia Pacific Land, signaling growing demand for its construction technology solutions in the region.

8/3/2021