ANA HOLDINGS’ “ANA Future Frontier Fund” Takes
Flight with Otetsutabi, Investing in the Future of Rural
Work and Travel

TOKYO, May 2, 2025 - ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD), through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund "ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.," today announced its investment in Otetsutabi,Inc(Otetsutabi), a short-term job matching platform for rural area travelers.

Otetsutabi is a unique human resource matching service that combines short-term, part-time work opportunities with travel experiences. The platform connects local businesses facing labor shortages with travelers seeking to explore new places while earning income.

Since its launch in January 2019, Otetsutabi has grown significantly, now offering over 1,900 workplaces nationwide to more than 70,000 registered users. This success has positioned Otetsutabi as a leader in the local spot work market. With increasing demand from Gen Z and seniors looking for a second career, Otetsutabi anticipates further revitalization of local economies and stronger connections between local communities and non-residents. The company plans to use this latest round of funding to accelerate customer acquisition, enhance product improvement and expand recruitment.

ANA HD's investment in Otetsutabi reflects its strong belief in the platform's potential to drive regional development and create new business opportunities. ANA HD also recognizes Otetsutabi's robust regional network, its ability to attract participants interested in local areas and its compelling branding. Through this investment, ANA HD will actively support Otetsutabi's ongoing business growth and expansion.

Further information about ANA HD's "ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P." and its investments can be found on ANA's website.

About Otetsutabi

Location Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative Rina Nagaoka
Founded July 2018
URL https://otetsutabi.com/
(Available only in Japanese)

About ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.

Name AH-GB Future Creation Investment Limited Partnership
(called: "ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.")
Date of establishment April 2024
Fund size 8 billion yen
Operational Period 10 years
Major Investment Fields

Accelerating the creation of new businesses and strengthening non-airline ventures to improve the profitability of revenue streams, while simultaneously enhancing airline profitability and elevating the customer experience.

EXAMPLES
Next-generation mobility, which includes air mobility, MaaS platform, Universal MaaS, drones and space. Customer base utilization businesses such as Fintech, data analytics and NFT. Carbon neutral fuels such as SAF, negative emission technologies like DAC, green energy and carbon offsets. Additional innovations in aviation services and operations, such as robotics, AI and self-driving technologies, are being explored.
Unlimited partner Global Brain Corporation
Limited partner ANA HOLDINGS INC.
URL 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

About ANA HOLDINGS
ANAHD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 70 companies.
It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.

ANA's legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 12 consecutive years.

ANA is also a four-time recipient of the ATW Airline of the Year award, recognized for excellence in aviation.

ANAHD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for nine consecutive years.

For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/