W

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, W Inc. is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in lifestyle, entertainment, artificial intelligence, sports, B2C services, media, information technology, advertisement technology, financial technology, and wellness sectors.

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 streamlines apartment rentals through its platform offering 360-degree virtual tours, offline visits with customer service, and flexible payment plans spanning up to 12 months.

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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