# Internet Initiative Japan

> Internet Initiative Japan is a VC fund backing Information Technology. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Mar 2025
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-initiative-japan
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/iij_pr
- Website: http://www.iij.ad.jp
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IIJPR/

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.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Internet Initiative Japan. Shizune tracks 8 team members at Internet Initiative Japan. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/internet-initiative-japan?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | 2 | 33% |
| Medical | 1 | 17% |
| Computer | 1 | 17% |
| Internet | 1 | 17% |
| Software | 1 | 17% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding Round | 2 | 33% |
| Series A | 1 | 17% |
| Series B | 1 | 17% |
| Debt Financing | 1 | 17% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 2 | 33% |
| United States | 1 | 17% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kawamata Masami | Executive officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kawamata-masami |
| Kazuhiro Ohira | Auditor | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kazuhiro-ohira |
| Kiyoshi Ishida | Managing Executive Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kiyoshi-ishida |
| Shingo Oda | Director (part-time) | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shingo-oda |
| Tadashi Kasawama | Managing Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tadashi-kasawama |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ditto | 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 | DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $44.9M | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 12, 2024 |  |
| DeCurret | DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $61.7M | Series A | Mar 23, 2021 |  |
| DeCurret | DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $25.4M | Debt Financing | Apr 10, 2020 |  |
| DeCurret | DeCurret is into Cryptocurrency Business. | $481.9M |  | Jul 11, 2019 |  |
| Allm | 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 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [KDDI](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kddi) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [MUFG Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mufg-bank) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [SBI Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sbi-group) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Sohgo Security Services](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sohgo-security-services) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [ABeam Consulting](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abeam-consulting-m-sdn-bhd) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Acrew Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acrew-capital) — VC Fund, 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.

### How do I contact Internet Initiative Japan?

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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.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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