Our Purpose
Unleash the constraints of the rural Africa
There are disadvantages that people have to tolerate by living in a rural area. Even if they choose to go to cities for job opportunities, they have to pay a high cost of living and live away from their family. Dots for Inc. exists to eliminate such disadvantages and build a world for everyone to choose where to live without feeling inconvenience.
EVERYTHING FOR CUSTOMERS
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT DOTSFOR
Our Core Value Statements
Everything for customers
Everything we do is done to maximize the value delivered to our customers.
Trust all "dots"
We treat everyone with respect and believe that each of them is a "Dot" with the potential to change the world.
Shake your heart
We create moments that make our heart tremble as we pursue our beliefs.
Prove your value for the world
We must have a mission to prove the meaning of our existence through our own actions.
Tumble first
We are not afraid to fall down. A failure is not a failure if we have the opportunity to get up and learn a lot.
Be modest explorers
We must realize that we don't know what we don't know, we continue to search for a better world and continue our adventure to expand our world.
Stand on your feet
We doubt the well-known problems and taken for granted, and act based on your own experiences and thoughts as the party concerned.
Our Mission
Deliver the Internet connection and the benefit of Internet through Dots for to 200 million people living in rural areas in West African countries by 2030.
In Africa today, the majority of people live in small villages in rural areas that have been left behind by the wave of digitalization due to economic and geographical factors, and many people do not enjoy the convenience of online access. It is said that the Internet connection rate in Africa as a whole is less than 30%, but traditional telecommunication companies have little incentive to improve this situation from the perspective of profitability, and this negative situation will not improve anytime soon.
Dots for Inc. provides highly convenient digital services to these rural users with our unique technology. The last 1 mile internet connection is still an issue even in developed countries and newly developing countries such as ASEAN. Especially the rural areas of Africa and other developing countries are unlikely to be monetized by existing telecom towers and satellite constellation broadband communications and will not improve in the long term. Dots for Inc.'s solutions will focus on this segment, rural areas in Africa and developing countries.
Our Approach
Development
Through collaboration and innovation, our mission is to contribute to a world where development is not just a goal but a continuous journey towards a harmonious and more equitable society.
Cooperation
It is a powerful force that promotes understanding, tolerance, and the creation of a supportive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to the achievement of shared objectives.
Support them
Whether it's financial aid or community projects, this simple phrase sums up the idea of supporting others to help them overcome difficulties and achieve their goals.
Our Services
The distributed wireless network technology "d.CONNECT"
d.Connect is a distributed wireless network technology that selectively transmits through multiple wireless routers in a distributed manner, unlike the conventional star network centered on a base station. d.Connect will be installed in each rural village scattered across Africa, where the Internet communication network is still underdeveloped, using this technology, which is now in widespread use, to provide constant Internet access and various online services running on it.
Digitalization of Rural Areas realized by "Smartphone Installment Sales”
To facilitate access to our d.Connect and better navigation for villagers, we sell them smartphone for which they are required to pay per week.
Digitization of rural areas achieved through the sale of the very low-cost internet connection
Achieving digitization in rural areas hinges on the widespread availability of extremely affordable internet connections. By making these connections accessible at minimal cost, rural communities can harness the transformative power of digital technology to bridge socioeconomic gaps and drive inclusive development.
Our News
Selected for the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund
Dots for has been selected by the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund, a programme that provides grants of up to 10 million yen to non-profit start-ups that solve social issues. The aim of the programme is to promote the businesses of people who have excellent ideas, teams and achievements but are facing financial challenges, and to promote solutions to social issues. In addition to funding, Dots for will also receive feedback from entrepreneurs and support such as publication in Forbes JAPAN magazine. Related websites.🔽 https://soil-foundation.org/programs/soil_forbes_japan
Interview with CEO Oba on ASCII Startup.
Oba, our CEO, was interviewed and an article was published in ASCIISTARTUP, a media outlet delivering information on cutting-edge technology and open innovation, with a focus on start-ups in Japan. Article click here🔽 https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/192/4192804/
Participation in the Demo Day of FASTAR, an acceleration programme of the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency.
Dots for, selected for the 8th phase of FASTAR, took to the stage at the Demo Day. FASTAR is a programme that supports start-ups in the pipeline to create unicorns, IPOs and core companies that will take the region by storm. Related websites🔽 https://fastar.smrj.go.jp/demoday/8th_info.html
Interview published in the ICT Start-up League organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Dots for, which was selected for the ICT Start-up League, a public-private initiative triggered by a start-up support project by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, was interviewed by TOMORUBS as a special feature. Article click here.🔽 https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/articles/4474
Selected for the second phase of the Shochiku Ventures Accelerator Programme.
Dots for has been selected for the second phase of the Shochiku Accelerator 2023 'Entertainment Festival', an accelerator programme offered by Shochiku Ventures Ltd. The Shochiku Group has been taking on the challenge of innovative manufacturing while upholding tradition for more than 100 years. While repeating the challenge, we do not let the challenge become a temporary movement, but weave it into our culture. We feel that this kind of DNA and way of thinking about things is our strength. By combining our know-how, resources and network with the services and technologies of start-ups, we aim to "unlock the potential of entertainment and make this world more interesting". Click here to read the press release🔽 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000104108.html
Take the right step,
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Team
Carlos Oba
CEO / Co-fondateur
Rie TONOMURA
CPO
Naoko Awa Yamasaki
Manageur SR et l'equipe AG
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Articles
March 19, 2025
At Dots for, our mission extends beyond villages. When we’re not on the ground building the infrastructure to digitally connect rural communities, we’re out in the world making the connections that will shape the future. Earlier this month, Dots for team members attended MWC Barcelona, one of the world’s largest gatherings for technology and connectivity. For many of our local team members, it was an eye-opening experience—a moment that showed just how vast the world is, and how much opportunity lies ahead. But soon, this experience won’t just be for us—it will also be for the people living in villages across rural Africa. With Dots for, they too will realize that the world is much bigger in opportunities. And most importantly, they will be able to access them from their home. We are building bridges between local communities and global markets, between untapped talent and limitless potential. The world is big, but with Dots for, all “dots” are connected.
February 28, 2025
「村で出されたものは全部食べますし、美味しいです。」 “I eat everything served in the village, and it is delicious.” This simple yet profound statement, shared by our CEO Carlos Oba, embodies the philosophy that drives us at Dots for. Whether in Senegal or Benin, our mission begins with one fundamental principle: earning the trust of the communities we serve. Trust isn’t built through words alone—it’s cultivated through actions, humility, and genuine connection. Just as our CEO embraces the local culture with openness and respect, everyone at Dots for approaches every village with the same mindset. Before introducing our services, we take the time to understand, listen, and engage. We recognize that transformation starts with relationships. By putting trust and humility first, we break down barriers and create meaningful collaborations. It allows us to see the real challenges faced by these communities and provide solutions that truly make a difference. At Dots for, we become part of the journey, side by side with the people we serve.
February 14, 2025
When we arrive in villages in Benin and Senegal, our work begins high above the ground. Climbing onto roofs is always a crucial part of installing the devices, solar panels, and technology that will bring real transformation to these communities. Climbing a roof symbolizes our commitment to serving communities and represents elevation, progress, and the desire to uplift them. Each time our team climbs a rooftop to install the infrastructure, we lay the foundation for economic success, connectivity, and empowerment. Every panel we install and every device we secure opens opportunities that were once out of reach. It’s the bridge between tradition and innovation, between local economies and global possibilities. From that elevated standpoint, the future appears more promising. At Dots for, climbing roofs has been part of our journey. With each climb, we take another step toward unlocking the potential of rural communities, one rooftop at a time.