KDDI partners Alumni Ventures to support Japan-US startup expansion
KDDI has entered into a strategic partnership with Alumni Ventures to support the cross-border expansion of startups between Japan and the United States. Under the agreement, KDDI will invest in the newly established Alumni Ventures Japan+US Bridge Fund, which will focus on sectors including AI, deep technology and life sciences. The partnership is intended to support Japanese startups seeking to expand overseas, as well as US-based startups entering the Japanese market.