
NTT Venture Capital
Description
NTT Venture Capital (NTTVC) is an independent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, established in collaboration with NTT, a global leader in information technology and services. The firm operates with a distinct focus on investing in disruptive technology startups, primarily within the B2B enterprise and deep tech landscapes. Leveraging the extensive global reach and resources of NTT, NTTVC aims to identify and nurture companies poised to redefine various industry sectors.
The firm's investment strategy targets early-stage companies, typically spanning Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. NTTVC is sector-agnostic within its broad deep tech and enterprise focus but has identified key areas of interest. These include artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity, digital health, the future of work, IoT, network and communications, quantum computing, robotics and automation, and sustainability. This strategic alignment with NTT's core technological interests allows NTTVC to provide specialized insights and connections to its portfolio.
NTTVC's financial commitment to its portfolio companies is substantial, with initial checks typically ranging from $5 million to $15 million. This significant capital injection is often accompanied by reserves for follow-on investments, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the growth of their portfolio. The firm launched with an initial fund of $500 million, underscoring its capacity to support multiple high-potential ventures. Beyond capital, NTTVC differentiates itself by offering portfolio companies unparalleled access to NTT's vast global network, research and development capabilities, and extensive customer base, thereby accelerating market entry and scaling opportunities for its startups.
Investor Profile
NTT Venture Capital has backed more than 21 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Series B (24%)
- Series C (19%)
- Series D (10%)
- Seed (10%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- India (10%)
- Germany (5%)
- Israel (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Diagnostics
- Medical Device
- Machine Learning
- Mhealth
- Cloud Computing
- Devops
- Internet
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