CVC Details: KDDI Corporation

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: KDDI Corporation (KDDI株式会社)

Company Overview: KDDI Corporation operates an open innovation program aimed at creating new businesses through partnerships with startup companies.

2. Website URL

KDDI Open Innovation Program

3. Investment Policy

Reference Website: https://www.kddi.com/english/open-innovation-program/koif/

The KDDI Open Innovation Fund supports the growth of startups through business collaboration in various fields, including AI, IoT, Big Data, xR, healthcare, robotics, fintech, and entertainment.

4. Investment Performance

• Company: THINKR Inc. Category: Entertainment
• Company: Groq Inc. Category: IoT/AI
• Company: Unabiz Holdings Pte. Ltd. Category: IoT
• Company: DataMesh Pte. Ltd. Category: Digital Twin Solutions
• Company: mov Inc. Category: AI Retail Support SaaS

5. Related Articles & Releases

• KDDI Open Innovation Fund - CB Insights
• 2024 News - KDDI Open Innovation Program
• Portfolio - KDDI Open Innovation Fund

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