GMO Internet

GMO Internet is a Tokyo-based technology company that operates across four main segments: Internet infrastructure, online advertising and media, Internet securities, and cryptocurrency. It provides domain registration, hosting, cloud services, security, payments, e-commerce support and related solutions; media and ad tech including search and mobile marketing; consumer financial services such as online securities and foreign exchange trading; and cryptocurrency mining and exchange activities. The company also engages in games and related digital services. Founded and incorporated in 1976, GMO Internet generates the vast majority of its revenue in Japan and serves customers worldwide.

Masatoshi Kumagai

Founder and Group CEO

15 past transactions

Flatt Security

Acquisition in 2024
Flatt Security is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing tailored diagnostic solutions to identify vulnerabilities in software and hardware. The company offers a platform that assesses cloud environments and applications to detect potential risks, such as customer information leakage and data tampering. By providing customized plans based on a client's technology stack and budget, Flatt Security enables organizations to enhance their data protection measures and navigate the internet securely.

Crossover Markets Group

Seed Round in 2023
Crossover Markets Group develops a digital asset exchange platform tailored for institutional clients. Its technology enhances cryptocurrency trading speed and reduces latency, enabling seamless trading while maintaining high liquidity standards expected in traditional markets.

MediBang

Corporate Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, MediBang is a Tokyo-based company specializing in digital art software development. It offers MediBang Paint, a cloud-based cartoon production tool, and ART street, an online platform for sharing and viewing manga and illustrations. Additionally, MediBang produces and sells e-books.

Omakase

Acquisition in 2021
Omakase is a digital platform that provides reservation management services for customers and restaurants in the vicinity.

SHOWROOM

Corporate Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.

TownWiFi

Acquisition in 2019
TownWiFi Inc. is a Japanese technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, with additional offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It specializes in developing mobile software that automates WiFi connectivity for users. The TownWiFi app enables users to seamlessly connect to nearby WiFi networks without the need for manual registration or authentication, streamlining the process of accessing the internet in various locations around the world. Through its innovative solution, TownWiFi enhances user convenience by eliminating the hassles typically associated with connecting to public WiFi networks.

Fundbox

Series C in 2019
Founded in 2013, Fundbox operates a payments network that facilitates transactions between businesses. It provides credit and payment solutions to small businesses serving other businesses (SMB2B), empowering them with fast and intuitive access to business credit.

Shift One

Acquisition in 2017
Shift One is a design company that specializes in planning and developing products such as video graphics and tools.

CAMPFIRE

Series A in 2017
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.

GMO Brights Consulting

Acquisition in 2015
GMO Brights Consulting provides various types of management and consulting services.

AdCloud

Acquisition in 2015
AdCloud, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in integrated advertising platforms tailored for internet advertisement delivery systems. The company provides a cloud platform that includes ad server solutions, the construction of ad networks, and data integration services, enabling businesses to optimize their online advertising efforts. As of July 2015, AdCloud operates as a subsidiary of GMO AD Partners Inc.

M0mentum

Venture Round in 2015
Monitoring and countermeasures for fraudulent online Advertising transactions in Japan for the first time.

M0mentum

Corporate Round in 2014
Monitoring and countermeasures for fraudulent online Advertising transactions in Japan for the first time.

GMO Gamepot

Acquisition in 2013
GMO Gamepot Inc. is a gaming company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the design and development of online, browser-based, social, and smartphone games. Founded in 2001, the company was previously known as Gamepot Inc. before rebranding in October 2013 following its acquisition by GMO Internet Inc. As a subsidiary of GMO Internet Inc., GMO Gamepot focuses on providing a diverse range of gaming experiences for users across various platforms, including PC and mobile devices.

Drecom

Corporate Round in 2005
Drecom is a web service provider based in Japan, specializing in the entertainment and marketing solution sectors. The company develops social gaming applications that emphasize communication, along with providing mobile content such as ringtones, blogs, and RSS readers. In the realm of marketing solutions, Drecom offers services that include behavioral targeting advertising technology and optimization for corporate marketing, utilizing consumer-generated media (CGM) and advertising for social applications. Through its dual focus, Drecom aims to enhance user engagement and corporate marketing effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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