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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