Google AI Futures Fund / KDDI | AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund
◆ Fund Size
$200M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Japan
◆ Portfolio
170 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Supports AI-native startups with funding, business development support, early access to Google DeepMind models, and Google AI/Cloud infrastructure; in Japan, it is running a co-investment program with KDDI for promising Japanese AI startups.
◆ About Google AI Futures Fund / KDDI
A joint investment program between KDDI and Google AI Futures Fund to invest in promising Japanese startups and accelerate their global expansion. Selected startups receive financial backing, early access to Google's advanced AI models, specialized technical support, and robust cloud and GPU infrastructure.
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◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Silber | Director, Google AI Futures Fund | — | |
| Shunpei Tatebayashi | Deputy Head, Open Innovation Promotion Division, KDDI | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund invest in?
AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund invests in AI Frontier Models and Generative AI at the seed, series-a and growth stages.
Which geographies does AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund focus on?
AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund focuses on Japan, and is headquartered in Japan.
What is AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund's typical check size?
AI Startup Support Program by KDDI & Google AI Futures Fund typically writes checks of up to $2M.