Wireless Players Re-Arm VC Units

To improve their odds, wireless players are replenishing their VC funds and scouting for startups…The latest is NTT DoCoMo. In July, the Japanese wireless network operator will open a new subsidiary in San Jose, Calif., to invest in early-stage U.S. companies. DoCoMo Capital will invest $100 million over the next decade.
A few miles up Highway 101 is BlueRun Ventures (BRV) in Menlo Park, Calif. Formerly Nokia Venture Partners, BlueRun recently raised $350 million and is putting more emphasis on marketing.
Motorola is also making a push…Motorola Ventures will write checks for more than $100 million this year.

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