W

W inc. is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on investing in various sectors, including lifestyle, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and sports. By targeting these dynamic industries, W inc. aims to support innovative companies and foster growth in areas that are shaping the future of consumer experiences and technology.

Naoki Sato

Senior Investment Manager

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YourPay

Venture Round in 2025
YourPay is a developer of a financial platform that focuses on providing mobile banking services to enhance the financial lives of its customers. The platform offers a range of services, including savings accounts, consumer loans, productive loans, and prepaid cards with no fees. By offering low-interest rates and user-friendly management tools, YourPay enables individuals to effectively manage their finances directly from their mobile devices.

ZEAL Boxing Fitness

Seed Round in 2024
Zeal Boxing Fitness is a nationwide provider of a unique fitness training platform that blends boxing and conditioning methods with digital technology. The company aims to create an enjoyable and stress-free workout experience, combining the power of sports with technology to promote both physical and mental well-being.

Paytner

Venture Round in 2024
Paytner is a company focused on providing financial support services specifically tailored for freelancers in Japan. As the freelance workforce continues to grow, the company addresses various challenges faced by this demographic, including funding issues and workplace harassment. Paytner has developed an online invoicing platform that allows freelancers to sell their invoices to business partners for immediate payment, typically within an hour. By facilitating the purchase of invoice information before deposits are made, Paytner enables clients to access funds quickly while managing their payment cycles more effectively. This innovative approach aims to enhance the financial stability of freelancers and improve the overall working environment in the evolving landscape of freelance employment.

Jendela360

Venture Round in 2024
Jendela360 is a technology-driven platform focused on simplifying the apartment rental process. The company offers 360-degree virtual tours of available apartments, allowing prospective tenants to view properties from the comfort of their homes. By facilitating a transparent retrieval of information, Jendela360 enhances the rental experience, ensuring that customers can find suitable housing efficiently. In addition to online services, the company provides options for offline visits with an account representative, enhancing customer support. To further ease the financial burden of renting, Jendela360 offers a payment processing system that allows customers to make payments over a 12-month period.

Slice Group

Seed Round in 2023
Slice simplifies payments for the creator economy. Our creator payment platform enables brands and agencies to work with more creators by streamlining payments, taxes, contracts, and reporting at scale.
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