ABOUT
WHAT WE DO
Cooperating with startups worldwide,
we challenge to create new value
for the future global society.
Tokyo
Silicon Valley
JAPAN AIRLINES VENTURES is challenging to
create new values as a venture arm of JAL
Group
with over 70 years of history, by co-
creating with startups across the globe.
We
are based in 2 locations: 1) Silicon Valley,
where investments made mainly through
the corporate venture
capital is organized,
and connecting with the existing business
units, and 2) Tokyo,
where new business is
developed.
ADVANTAGE
Management Support utilizing
JAL Group Assets
We support businesses, including sales and
developments of projects for the investing
business,
utilizing the knowledge and
network of JAL Group as the expertise in
airline business
as well as the reputation and
the brand as an airline representing Japan.
OUR FOCUS
We aim to develop new businesses
in 3 future-focused areas
by co-creating
with other companies as our core strategy.
Additionally, we organize business contests
and events to promote open innovation.
Next Mobility
Creation of new mobility value
Electric Seaglider, Maas,
Drone, etc.
Contributing to the maintenance and
improvement of transportation infra-
structure
through the creation
and provision of diverse
mobility services.
Life
Creation of a new lifestyle
Regional revitalization,
DX, NFT, etc.
Creating new experiences and
connections
among people by
integrating the latest digital
technologies with
the real world.
Sustainability
Contribution to sustainability
Food Tech, Energy,
Decarbonization etc.
Taking the opportunity of solving
environmental
challenges to establish
business viability and
enhance
corporate value
simultaneously.
TEAM
Yusuke Yabumoto
General Manager
Chisaki Okada
ELECTRIC SEAGLIDERS (Director)
JAL WINGMAN PROJECT (Director)
Sayaka Shimizu
FOOD TECH (Director)
Atsuki Kobayashi
DX Project (in charge)
Naoyuki Kubota
FOOD TECH
Tomoko Niida
FOOD TECH
JAL WINGMAN PROJECT
Koki Imamura
ELECTRIC SEAGLIDERS
FOOD TECH
Hana Hitomi
ELECTRIC SEAGLIDERS
FOOD TECH
Kenji Ishizuki
ELECTRIC SEAGLIDERS
Tamao Hirata
JAL WINGMAN PROJECT
(New Project Director)
Kotaro Yamashita
JAL WINGMAN PROJECT
(Upcycled Beer Project Director)
Yosuke Suzuki
Head of Strategic Investment
Shiro Matsuzaki
Manager, Strategic Investment
Focus Areas：
・Climate Tech (decarbonization)
・AI
Ao Kamio
Manager, Strategic Investment
Focus Areas：
・Aerospace
・Mobility
LOCATION
Silicon Valley
900 Concar Drive Suite 400,
San Mateo, California 94402 USA
Tokyo
6-4, Higashi-Shinagawa 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo JAPAN 140-0002
