KDDI Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, KDDI ranks #44 globally and #5 in Japan. It ranks #15 in the Software & Data industry and #10 in the Comtech subindustry.
KDDI Startup Activity Metrics
KDDI has supported 138 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $14.3 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore KDDI's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
KDDI has deployed more than $10.1 million in startup investments through KDDI Open Innovation Fund and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 138 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm KDDI Open Innovation Fund has invested in over 100 startups since it was founded in 2000.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure, categories where KDDI's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where KDDI-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with KDDI. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
KDDI Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
KDDI engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 138 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with KDDI
KDDI's top 5 associated startups have raised 62% of the $14.3 billion raised in the last ten years across all 138 associated startups, led by Lime at $3.6 billion. KDDI is associated with 135 active startups and 3 exits. KDDI Open Innovation Fund supports the largest number of startups, with 100 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Groq | SB 674 | Hardware & IoT | Palo Alto | Direct Investment | KDDI — Corporate Self |
 Turing | SB 668 | Software & Data | Palo Alto | Program Investment | KDDI Open Innovation Fund |
 Lime | SB 637 | Software & Data | San Mateo | Program Investment | KDDI Open Innovation Fund |
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