KDDI Ventures Program

KDDI Ventures Program is the corporate venture capital arm of KDDI based in Tokyo, Japan. There are two different programs that are offered. First, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, a corporate venture capital for early and middle stage startups that works with Global Brain Corporation. Second, KDDI Infinity Labo is an incubation program that selects five companies every semester and provides three months of support. The firm seeks to support technology startups in Japan with its incubation program, and in both Japan and the United States through the Open Innovation Fund. The firm invests in the Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Robotics, Space Technology, Internet of Things, Healthcare, entertainment, sports, and Financial Services. The firm has its regional offices in the United States and South Korea.