NTT DOCOMO Ventures

Corporate VC Active Sunnyvale, United States Est. 2008
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
8
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$328.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, Pre-Seed, D Round, Seed, G Round, A Round, E Round, F Round, C Round

About

NTT DOCOMO Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of NTT DOCOMO and part of the broader NTT Group. Founded in 2008, it invests globally in startups across various stages and sectors, focusing on disruptive technologies that align with NTT's innovation goals. With offices in Tokyo and Silicon Valley, the firm supports portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, technical expertise, and market access. It manages two major funds, each valued at JPY 10 billion, and aims to foster co-innovation by connecting startups with the resources and reach of the NTT Group.

Portfolio · 7

Argu AI
AI-Based Computer Vision Software for Real-Time and Retrospective Analysis of Existing CCTV Systems
1 round Latest: 2026-01
Wiliot
Battery-free Bluetooth Tags
2 rounds $220.0M committed Latest: 2021-07
WSC Sports Technologies
Video Generation System for Sports Events
1 round $23.0M committed Latest: 2019-08
Vdoo
Integrated Device Security Platform
1 round $32.0M committed Latest: 2019-04
otonomo
Smart Mobility Data Platform
1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2018-02
SundaySky
Personalized Video Marketing
1 round $25.0M committed Latest: 2016-06
Riskified
Fraud Management Software for Online Retailers
1 round $25.0M committed Latest: 2016-02

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Industrial Technologies1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Business Software1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1

Funds · 2

  • NTT Investment Partners Fund IV — $150M Apr 2023
  • DOCOMO Innovation Fund III — $126M Apr 2022

Q&A

What is NTT DOCOMO Ventures' most recent fund closure?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures closed its NTT Investment Partners Fund IV in April 2023, with an amount of $150M.
What was NTT DOCOMO Ventures' second most recent fund closure?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures closed its DOCOMO Innovation Fund III in April 2022, with an amount of $126M.
What are some of NTT DOCOMO Ventures' notable exits?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures has seen exits including SundaySky, acquired by Clearhaven Partners for $100M in July 2022, and Vdoo, acquired by JFrog for $300M in July 2021.
Which of NTT DOCOMO Ventures' portfolio companies went public via SPAC?
Otonomo, a smart mobility data platform, went public via SPAC with Software Acquisition Group in August 2021, at a valuation of $1.26B.
Which of NTT DOCOMO Ventures' portfolio companies went public via IPO?
Riskified, a fraud management software company, went public via IPO on the NYSE in July 2021, at a valuation of $3.3B.
What is NTT DOCOMO Ventures' most recent portfolio investment?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures invested in Argu AI, an AI-based computer vision software company, in January 2026 at the Pre-Seed stage.
What are the primary sectors NTT DOCOMO Ventures invests in?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures shows concentration in sectors such as Industrial Technologies and Cyber Security, each with two investment rounds.
What investment stages does NTT DOCOMO Ventures typically participate in?
NTT DOCOMO Ventures invests across various stages, including B Round, C Round, and D Round.
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