Docomo and Baidu complete investment in mobile content platform, DeNA benefits

Japanese mobile phone operator Docomo announced today it has completed its investment in Baidu Yi Xin Network Technology, its joint venture with Chinese search engine Baidu.

Originally spotted by TechCrunch, Docomo’s $22.5 million investment gives it a 20 percent ownership stake in the new mobile content distribution platform. According to today’s press release, the first Baidu Yi Xin games and services will begin roll out in August, and will be provided by existing Docomo partner DeNA.

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