# NTT Docomo Ventures Invests in Kaminashi to Digitize Non-Desk Work

> NTT Docomo Ventures has invested in Kaminashi, the Tokyo startup behind the Kaminashi Report, to expand AI tools for non-desk workers in manufacturing.

- Published: 2026-10-21T01:31:15+00:00
- Section: Funding
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/ntt-docomo-ventures-kaminashi-investment
- Source: [Third News](https://third-news.com/article/16081a14-cce9-11f1-8df8-9ca3ba08e13f)

## Key takeaways

- NTT Docomo Ventures invested in Kaminashi, a Tokyo startup digitizing operational processes for non-desk workers.
- Kaminashi's flagship Kaminashi Report digitizes paper-based documentation and uses AI to generate work records, data analyses and manuals.
- NTT Docomo Ventures established DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, L.P. with JPY 15 billion for a 10-year investment period.

[NTT](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00002mt/ntt-docomo-ventures) Docomo Ventures has invested in Kaminashi, a Tokyo startup that digitizes operational processes for non-desk workers, through a fund it manages. [Third News](https://third-news.com/article/16081a14-cce9-11f1-8df8-9ca3ba08e13f) announced the investment on October 21, 2026. The companies did not disclose the amount.

## Kaminashi's Operational Hub and AI Tools

[Kaminashi](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002mlv/kaminashi) operates under the mission "Unleashing the talents of non-desk workers," focusing on tasks, personnel and equipment. The company works to improve operations in sectors including manufacturing, where paper-based systems, fragmented information access and reliance on skilled practitioners for knowledge transfer persist.

Kaminashi's flagship product, the Kaminashi Report, digitizes documentation traditionally handled on paper. The product supports employee management, workplace education and equipment maintenance. Kaminashi uses AI technologies to help generate work records, perform data analyses and create manuals.

NTT Docomo Group pursues digital transformation initiatives across enterprises and industries. Kaminashi's work in operational digital transformation aligns with NTT Docomo Group's plans to expand its DX business for corporate clients. The investment is expected to create growth opportunities for both entities.

Yu Morooka is CEO of Kaminashi, which is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, at the Kanda Kadouchi Building, 3rd floor. The company develops and provides the operational hub series known as Kaminashi.

## NTT Docomo Ventures' Fund and Portfolio Scale

NTT Docomo Ventures established DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, L.P. in January 2026 with JPY 15 billion in size for a 10-year investment period, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The fund targets startups that enable NTT DOCOMO Group business growth and societal transformation through open innovation into the 2030s.

| Figure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, L.P. | JPY 15 billion |
| Cumulative fund size across DOCOMO Innovation Funds and NTT Investment Partners Funds | Over 1,000 billion yen |
| Portfolio companies | 100+ |
| Exits from 21 investments (2012-2018) | 15 |

## NTT Docomo Ventures' Recent Investments

NTT Docomo Ventures invested in US-based Loops AI, an AI commerce platform that structures product data into knowledge graphs, in October 2026, Telecompaper reported. The platform supports AI-powered search, virtual try-on and conversational customer service.

In September 2026, NTT Docomo Ventures invested in KG Motors, a Japanese startup developing the single-seat compact EV mibot, Telecompaper reported. The vehicle targets short-distance everyday travel and potential use by businesses and local governments.

NTT Docomo Ventures invested in Higgsfield, a US-based company offering a platform for video generation, editing and advertising creative production, in August 2026, Telecompaper reported. The investment was made through a fund operated by NTT Docomo Ventures.

## Companies in this story

- [NTT DOCOMO Ventures company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00002mt/ntt-docomo-ventures) · website: https://www.nttdocomo-v.com
- [Kaminashi company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002mlv/kaminashi) · website: https://corp.kaminashi.jp

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