ANA HOLDINGS Invests in Phoxter to Advance Automation in Aviation Operations

ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD), via its corporate venture capital arm ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P., has invested in Phoxter Corporation, a Japanese startup specializing in automation technologies.

Phoxter’s Focus:
- End-to-end automation for transport and inspection in manufacturing and logistics.
- Proprietary AI-powered inspection systems to boost accuracy.
- Integrated solutions combining hardware and control software.

Existing Collaboration:
ANA has already deployed 60 Phoxter automated guided vehicles (AGVs) at Narita Airport’s cargo hub, reducing congestion and streamlining workflows.

Strategic Goal:
This investment supports ANA’s push to enhance efficiency and safety in aviation logistics operations, addressing labor shortages and operational bottlenecks.

About Phoxter
- Founded: October 2017
- Location: Toyonaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
- Representative: Junichi Sonoda
- Website: [Phoxter (Japanese)](https://www.phoxter.co.jp)

About ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.
- Established: April 2024
- Fund Size: 8 billion yen
- Focus Areas:
- Next-gen mobility (air mobility, MaaS, drones, space)
- Customer-focused ventures (fintech, data analytics, NFTs)
- Carbon-neutral fuels (SAF, DAC, green energy, offsets)
- Robotics, AI, and self-driving technologies

About ANA HOLDINGS
- Established: 2013, Japan’s largest airline group (72 companies).
- Includes All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation.
- Recognitions: SKYTRAX 5-Star rating (13 consecutive years), Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices.