ANA HOLDINGS Inc. Announces Investment in Otetsutabi, Inc. Through ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.
(IN SHORT) ANA HOLDINGS Inc., through its ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P., has invested in Otetsutabi, a platform that connects travelers with short-term, part-time work opportunities in rural areas. With over 1,900 workplaces and 70,000 registered users, Otetsutabi is revitalizing local economies and fostering connections between communities and travelers. ANA HD’s investment will support Otetsutabi’s continued growth and expansion in the regional development sector.
(PRESS RELEASE) TOKYO, 2025-May-2 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD), through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, the ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P., is pleased to announce its investment in Otetsutabi, Inc. (Otetsutabi), a unique short-term job matching platform for travelers seeking opportunities in rural areas.
Otetsutabi provides a groundbreaking service that combines short-term, part-time work with travel experiences, connecting local businesses facing labor shortages with travelers eager to explore new destinations while earning income. Since its launch in January 2019, Otetsutabi has expanded rapidly, now offering over 1,900 workplaces across Japan and attracting more than 70,000 registered users. With the rise in demand from Gen Z and seniors looking for second careers, Otetsutabi is playing a key role in revitalizing local economies and fostering stronger connections between local communities and visitors.
The platform’s success has positioned Otetsutabi as a leader in the local job matching market. With this new investment, Otetsutabi aims to accelerate customer acquisition, improve its offerings, and further expand its recruitment efforts.
ANA HD’s investment underscores the company’s confidence in Otetsutabi’s potential to drive regional development and create new business opportunities. ANA HD recognizes Otetsutabi’s robust regional network, strong ability to attract participants interested in rural areas, and its compelling brand. Through this collaboration, ANA HD is committed to supporting Otetsutabi’s continued growth and expansion.
About Otetsutabi
Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Rina Nagaoka
Founded: July 2018
Website: https://otetsutabi.com/ (Available in Japanese)
About ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.
Fund Name: AH-GB Future Creation Investment Limited Partnership (ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.)
Date of Establishment: April 2024
Fund Size: 8 billion yen
Operational Period: 10 years
Investment Focus: Accelerating the creation of new businesses and strengthening non-airline ventures to improve profitability while enhancing the customer experience. Key sectors include next-generation mobility (air mobility, MaaS, drones, and space), fintech, data analytics, carbon-neutral technologies (SAF, DAC), green energy, and innovations in aviation services, including robotics and AI.
Limited Partner: ANA HOLDINGS INC.
Unlimited Partner: Global Brain Corporation
Website: https://www.anahd-cvc.com/en
Inquiries from corporate customers: contact_afff@anahd.co.jp
Contact: ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp
SOURCE: ANA HOLDINGS INC.
