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GMO VenturePartners
GMO VenturePartners was established in 2005 in Tokyo as a venture subsidiary of GMO Internet Group. The unit focuses on internet-related start-ups without a...
GMO VenturePartners
GMO VenturePartners was established in 2005 in Tokyo as a venture subsidiary of GMO Internet Group. The unit focuses on internet-related start-ups without a disclosed family wealth source. The firm pursues early-stage and growth venture investments in mobile and internet services plus FinTech. Positions concentrate on seed and start-up rounds. Geographic reach covers Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asia. No specific portfolio companies or co-investors appear in available records. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed. No dated operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. The structure operates as a dedicated venture vehicle inside a listed technology group, which shapes mandate and sourcing through the parent’s internet ecosystem.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2005
AUM
170 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at GMO VenturePartners?
No named principals or investment committee members are disclosed in available sources.
How does GMO VenturePartners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm operates as a subsidiary of GMO Internet Group, which supplies access to internet-related opportunities in Japan and abroad.
Does GMO VenturePartners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available records indicate a focus on direct early-stage and seed investments rather than fund commitments.
What investment stages does GMO VenturePartners typically target?
The firm targets early-stage, seed, and growth rounds in internet services and FinTech.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
GMO VenturePartners functions as a venture subsidiary of the listed GMO Internet Group; no separate family or external LP base is disclosed.
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