KDDI Open Innovation Fund III Invests in QunaSys, Developer of Algorithms for Quantum Computers

November 1, 2024

KDDI CORPORATION

KDDI invested in QunaSys Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tennin Yan; hereinafter: "QunaSys"), which develops and offers algorithms and application software for quantum computers, through KDDI Open Innovation Fund III (operated by Global Brain Corporation; hereinafter "KOIF III"), which aims to incubate new business co-creations with promising venture startups.

QunaSys studies and develops next-generation computation techniques using quantum computers. The company specializes in advanced algorithm development and industrial application in the area of quantum computing. Notably, it has made innovative achievements in chemical simulations.

Through this investment, KDDI partners with QunaSys to integrate quantum computing techniques and communication technologies, aiming to build next-generation digital infrastructure.

As "the company that customers feel closest to," KDDI will continue to promote business co-creation through investment in promising startup companies, and create new business models together with customers and partners.

MUGENLABO Magazine

• KDDI Invests in QunaSys! Quantum Computers Expand Human Possibilities (in Japanese only)

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• ■Overview of QunaSys

  • (1)

    • Company name

      : QunaSys Inc.

  • (2)

    • Headquarters

      : Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

  • (3)

    • Date founded

      : February 2018

  • (4)

    • Business activities

      : Software development using quantum computers and consulting related to quantum technologies

  • (5)

    • Representative

      : Tennin Yan

  • (6)

    • URL

      : https://qunasys.com/en/

• ■About KDDI Open Innovation Fund

  KDDI Open Innovation Fund is a corporate venture fund that supports a broad range of venture companies. The currently active KDDI Open Innovation Fund III focuses on the areas of AI, IoT, data marketing, fintech, B2B SaaS, and entertainment with a total operating fund of 30 billion yen.