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GMO VenturePartners

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Investor type

CVC / VC

Founded

September, 2005

AUM

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+) Series B

Region of investment

Asia North America

Investor profile last updated: 05 September, 2026

Profile

GMO VenturePartners, based in Tokyo, is the corporate venture capital arm of GMO Internet Group, founded in 2005. The firm is led by Ryu Muramatsu, a founding partner with significant experience in payments and venture capital, and Kazuyasu Sugiyama, who brings institutional fund management expertise. The team also includes Yuta Yamamoto, leading global investments, and Tomoya Horita, focusing on LP engagement. GMO-VP combines its deep industry connections with decades of investment experience.

GMO-VP focuses on fintech, specifically in AI-driven credit underwriting, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. Investment stages range from Seed through Growth, predominantly Series A, with geographic focus in Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and North America. It has over $78 million for its eighth fund, with GMO Internet Group as a cornerstone LP along with notable banks like Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Through its partnership with GMO Payment Gateway, it offers a robust network for commercial application of its portfolio innovations.

Notable investments include Mercari, a marketplace app; Money Forward, a personal financial management service; and Coda Payments, a payment processing company. Past funds have seen around 20 IPOs, illustrating the firm's significant impact and reach within the fintech space.

Industry

AI Blockchain/Crypto Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services

GMO VenturePartners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
GMO Fintech Fund 8	Venture Capital (VC) Corporate VC (CVC)	Financial Services Fintech Blockchain/Crypto AI	Seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$1-5 m	—	September 2026
GMO Fintech Fund 7	Corporate VC (CVC) Venture Capital (VC)	AI Blockchain/Crypto Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services	Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+) Series B	Asia North America	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

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山本悠太 Yuta Yamamoto Principal / Head of Global Investment

Principal / Head of Global Investment

小川悟 Satoru Ogawa シニアアソシエイト

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FAQs about GMO VenturePartners

Is GMO VenturePartners a venture capital or private equity firm?

GMO VenturePartners is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+) and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is GMO VenturePartners located?

GMO VenturePartners is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

When was GMO VenturePartners founded?

GMO VenturePartners was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does GMO VenturePartners invest in?

GMO VenturePartners invests in companies and startups in AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services.

What is GMO VenturePartners geographical focus of investments?

GMO VenturePartners invests in companies and startups in Asia, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does GMO VenturePartners typically invest in?

GMO VenturePartners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+), Series B.

What is the usual amount of GMO VenturePartners investment?

GMO VenturePartners usually invests $1-5 m on average.

When was GMO VenturePartners last fund created?

GMO VenturePartners last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-04

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