Internet Initiative Japan
VC Fund
Tokyo, Japan
Internet Initiative Japan is an Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions provider. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and contentdesign. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006.
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 50%
Last updated:
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Industries Internet Initiative Japan invests in
Stages Internet Initiative Japan invests in
Countries Internet Initiative Japan invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Information Technology 2 (33%)
- Medical 1 (17%)
- Computer 1 (17%)
- Internet 1 (17%)
- Software 1 (17%)
Stage
- Funding Round 2 (33%)
- Series A 1 (17%)
- Series B 1 (17%)
- Debt Financing 1 (17%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (17%)
Country
- Japan 2 (33%)
- United States 1 (17%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kawamata Masami
Executive officer
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Executive officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Kazuhiro Ohira
Auditor
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Auditor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Kiyoshi Ishida
Managing Executive Officer
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Managing Executive Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Shingo Oda
Director (part-time)
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Director (part-time) | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Tadashi Kasawama
Managing Director
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Managing Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 8 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Ditto
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Ditto is a technology company that specializes in resilient edge device connectivity solutions. The company's primary offering is an edge-native, mobile database designed to maintain consistent operations across various network conditions. This platform enables devices to synchronize data in real-time through peer-to-peer and mesh networking,reducing reliance on cloud-based services. Ditto's solutions cater to multiple industries, including point-of-sale systems, aviation, industrial operations, and restaurants, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reliability. | $82M / Series B / Mar 12, 2025 | |
DeCurret
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DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $44.9M / Venture - Series Unknown / Sep 12, 2024 | |
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DeCurret
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DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $61.7M / Series A / Mar 23, 2021 | |
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DeCurret
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DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $25.4M / Debt Financing / Apr 10, 2020 | |
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DeCurret
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DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $481.9M / Jul 11, 2019 | |
Allm
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Allm is a medical ICT company dedicated to shaping healthcare. The company seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. The solutions are installed more than 18 countries across US, South America, EU, Japan, Middle East and Africa. | $21.3M / Aug 04, 2008 |
Co-Investors
KDDI
3 deals together
MUFG Bank
2 deals together
SBI Group
2 deals together
Sohgo Security Services
2 deals together
ABeam Consulting
1 deal together
Acrew Capital
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does Internet Initiative Japan invest in?
Internet Initiative Japan invests primarily in Information Technology, Medical and Computer startups, most often at Funding Round and Series A stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Internet Initiative Japan?
The team at Internet Initiative Japan includes Kawamata Masami (Executive officer), Kazuhiro Ohira (Auditor) and Kiyoshi Ishida (Managing Executive Officer), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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