DeNA 2026 Integrated Report

DeNA is undergoing a fundamental strategic transformation to evolve into an "Eternal Venture," a model designed to generate a conglomerate premium through a cyclical ecosystem of business creation, growth, and divestment. Under the leadership of founder Tomoko Namba, the company is shifting away from traditional, rigid management structures toward a fluid, mission-driven organization. This ecosystem prioritizes high-velocity innovation by empowering talent to lead new ventures, supported by internal incubation, strategic M&A, and the Delight Ventures capital arm. By reinvesting the successes and failures of these initiatives, the company aims to maintain long-term agility and sustainable value creation across diverse sectors, including sports, smart cities, live streaming, and healthcare.

Technological integration serves as the backbone of this evolution, with a comprehensive "AI-ALL-IN" strategy driving productivity gains and operational efficiency. By transitioning to a public cloud environment and achieving full organizational adoption of proprietary AI readiness metrics, the company has realized significant improvements in engineering output and internal workflows. This AI-native approach extends to human capital management, where data-driven platforms identify and reward "trailblazers" to foster an autonomous, high-performance culture. These technological and cultural foundations are now being packaged into external solutions, creating new revenue streams while reinforcing the company’s competitive positioning.

Financially and operationally, the company is balancing growth investments with a commitment to capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Despite recent volatility in the gaming and healthcare segments, the sports and smart city business has demonstrated resilience and growth. To ensure long-term stability, the company has implemented a robust governance framework, including a high ratio of independent outside directors and performance-linked executive compensation. With a focus on environmental sustainability, cybersecurity, and human rights, the organization is positioning itself to navigate market fluctuations while maintaining a disciplined, transparent, and innovative approach to global business operations through 2026 and beyond.