DIMO Japan is set to assist automakers in accelerating connected experiences ranging from AI and diagnostics to gamification.
DIMO, an automobile-focused mobile application powered by AI & blockchain, partnered Hakuhodo KEY3, a Web3 business production company, to establish DIMO Japan, a joint venture by both parties.
The initiative aims to expedite partnerships with key automakers in the region, helping them to deliver cutting-edge connected vehicle experiences to meet consumer demands and revenue potential.
DIMO Japan is being launched in response to a clear need to scale and improve connectivity interfacing and infrastructure for drivers, automakers, and service providers. With the initiative, regional automakers can manage data storage, user privacy policies, consent management, and data APIs on their own infrastructure, solving key pain points around privacy concerns and high development costs.
Through this joint venture, DIMO is expanding its industry-leading platform to one of the world’s top automotive markets, as Japan currently produces close to 10% of all vehicles worldwide, including from top automaker Toyota. In addition, the connected and software-defined vehicles (SDV) market is projected to grow from over $200 billion in 2024 to over $1 trillion by 2030.
“Japan remains an integral part of the global market, with key automakers, Tier 1 suppliers and mobility innovators all concentrated in the country. However, progress still needs to be made in scaling connectivity for locally-produced vehicles and offering next-generation software services to drivers of those vehicles,” said Ryo Hayashi, CEO of DIMO Japan.
DIMO’s expansion into the Japanese market is the next step in the company’s growth trajectory and mission to build a global platform facilitating the use of connected-car features and applications.
“We hear from automakers about the demand for their data, we hear from users about their desire for new connected products and services, and we hear from enterprises about their interest in building new experiences like smart city projects, AI agents, and gamification,” said Alex Rawitz, Co-Founder of DIMO.
To facilitate the establishment of DIMO Japan, the DIMO Foundation is holding a community vote on June 16th, 2025 to approve a contribution of $500,000 USDT and 4,000,000 DIMO tokens, subject to milestone-based disbursements and lockup schedules, in exchange for up to 33% equity ownership in the entity.
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