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NTT Docomo

Sanno Park Tower 11-1, Nagata-cho 2-chome, Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, 100-6150, Japan

Overview

Mobile telecommunications and diverse digital services provider.

Deals ยท 12mo

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Stage focus

Series A

Geographic focus

Japan
United States

Sector focus

Delivery Service
Mobile
Software
Telecommunications

Investment portfolio

21rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Miresso
Feb 2026Participated
$27 MSeries A
Ubie
Jun 2025Participated
$125 MOther Equity
Interstellar Technologies
Aug 2024Participated
$22 MSeries E
RePlayce
Jul 2024Participated
$0.68 MSeries A
AALTO HAPS
Jun 2024Led
$100 MOther Equity
Turing
Apr 2024Participated
$19 MSeries A
Parallel
Mar 2024Participated
$19 MSeries C
Ugo
Jan 2024Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Edgematrix
Mar 2021Participated
$9 MSeries B
GROOVE X
Jan 2021Led
$26 MOther Equity
Otter
Jan 2020Led
$10 MOther Equity
Edgematrix
Sep 2019Participated
$9 MSeries A
Miresso
Feb 2026Participated
$27 MSeries A
Ubie
Jun 2025Participated
$125 MOther Equity
Interstellar Technologies
Aug 2024Participated
$22 MSeries E
RePlayce
Jul 2024Participated
$0.68 MSeries A
AALTO HAPS
Jun 2024Led
$100 MOther Equity
Turing
Apr 2024Participated
$19 MSeries A
Parallel
Mar 2024Participated
$19 MSeries C
Ugo
Jan 2024Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Edgematrix
Mar 2021Participated
$9 MSeries B
GROOVE X
Jan 2021Led
$26 MOther Equity
Otter
Jan 2020Led
$10 MOther Equity
Edgematrix
Sep 2019Participated
$9 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

NTT Docomo: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
NTT Docomo: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A07
Series B02
Series C+12
Other Equity36

Monthly Deal Activity

NTT Docomo: 21 deals are recorded across 180 months.All available history.
NTT Docomo: 21 deals are recorded across 180 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Nov '111
Dec '110
Jan '120
Feb '121
Mar '120
Apr '120
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Jul '120
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Jan '161
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Sector Breakdown

NTT Docomo: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

NTT Docomo: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication9
Hardware & Robotics6
Media & Entertainment5
AI & Machine Learning5
Enterprise Software4
E-Commerce & Retail3
Transportation & Logistics3
Manufacturing3
Space & Frontier Tech2
Professional Services2
Education & Workforce1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1
Data, Analytics & IT1
Marketing & Advertising1
Health & Life Sciences1
Food & Agriculture1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

NTT Docomo: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

NTT Docomo: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M6
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M6
$25M-$50M3
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M2
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

NTT Docomo: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (10 deals).All available history.

Top 5 of 5 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

NTT Docomo: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (10 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Japan10
United States8
Israel1
Thailand1
Europe1
NTT Docomo: 20 co-investors are shown, with 500 Global sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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NTT Docomo: 20 co-investors are shown, with 500 Global sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
500 Global3
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital3
Turner Broadcasting3
Fierce Capital2
GGV Capital2
Inspire Ventures2
Japan Post Capital2
KDDI2
Mizuho Capital2
Samsung Ventures2
SHIMIZU CORPORATION2
83North1
ABC Dream Ventures1
Amasia1
ANRI1
Ardent Capital1
Asia Pacific Digital1
Celesta Capital1
CyberAgent Capital1
Dell Technologies Capital1

Investment Strategy

NTT Docomo: Led accounts for 19% and participating for 81% of round participation.All available history.
NTT Docomo: Led accounts for 19% and participating for 81% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led419%
Participating1781%
NTT Docomo: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics.All available history.
NTT Docomo: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead375%
Co-led125%

Team

Hozumi Tamura

SVP & Managing Director of Smart-life Planning Department & Global Service Planning Office

Joan Triay

Principal Network Architect, Standards & Design

Kiyohiro Omatsuzawa

Executive Vice President responsible for Network and Preparation

Mitoshi Hirokane

Senior Vice President

Syohei Sakaguchi

Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Hokkaido Regional Office

Takashi Tanaka

Executive Vice President & Managing Director of the Structural Reform Office

Wataru Kagawa

Managing Director of the General Affairs Department

Yoshikiyo Sakai

Senior Executive Vice President & Managing Director of the Sales & Marketing Division