WM Growth III

WM Partners Co., Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2013. The firm specializes in growth capital and fund investments, taking minority stakes in a diverse range of industries without restricting itself to specific sectors or investment stages. WM Partners actively engages in the management of its portfolio companies, often participating as board members. With a history of over a decade of investment activities, the firm aims to leverage its expertise in secondary investments, particularly in sectors such as healthcare and information technology. Founded by veteran investor Moriyoshi Matsumoto, WM Partners continues to focus on creating value through strategic investments and management involvement.

Takeshi Kamata

Founding Partner

Moriyoshi Matsumoto

Founder and Managing Partner, Chairman

16 past transactions

earthcar

Venture Round in 2021
EarthCar is a business focused on enhancing urban mobility through a car and parking lot-sharing platform. The company facilitates the renting of cars from various locations, including parking lots, gas stations, and car rental stores, allowing users to reserve parking spaces in available lots. This service streamlines the process of renting and parking vehicles, making it more convenient for customers to access transportation options in urban environments.

Yuwaeru

Venture Round in 2020
Yuwaeru Co., Ltd manufactures and markets brown rice. It also offers its product online. The company was founded in February 4, 2009 and is based in Taito-Ku, Japan.

TAKUMI

Venture Round in 2019
TAKUMI develop and operate autonomous transport robots.

PRISM BioLab

Venture Round in 2019
PRISM provider of a therapeutic treatment for non-oncology indications.The company develops therapeutic agents that are used to cure pulmonary fibrosis, cancer and incurable diseases.

ZETA

Venture Round in 2019
ZETA is a company that specializes in e-commerce marketing solutions, focusing on enhancing customer experiences. The firm is developing the "ZETA CX Series," a suite of products designed to implement comprehensive marketing strategies that address various consumer interactions. Through its innovative offerings, ZETA aims to optimize the way businesses engage with customers, ultimately driving better results in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

redfox

Private Equity Round in 2019
redfox, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 1989 that specializes in information system consulting services. It provides a range of solutions including system development, maintenance, and operation for various industries such as life insurance, finance, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. The company aims to enhance productivity by promoting "mobile working," which allows individuals to reduce the time spent on routine tasks through innovative technology. One of its notable offerings is GPS Punch!, a pioneering service designed to optimize time management. Through its efforts, redfox seeks to enable individuals to engage in more meaningful activities by maximizing their available time.

Valuenex

Private Equity Round in 2018
VALUENEX, Inc. specializes in big data analytics software solutions, offering tools that facilitate the visualization and analysis of complex datasets. One of its primary products, VALUENEXRadar, serves as a predictive analytics system that provides comprehensive insights into a variety of documents, generating reports on market trends and competitive positioning, as well as SWOT analyses for specific entities. The company also features a clustermap viewer for visualizing formatted data from VALUENEXRadar. In addition to its software offerings, VALUENEX, Inc. provides consulting services that encompass strategic analytics for research and development, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, competitive intelligence, and predictive modeling. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, VALUENEX, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of VALUENEX Japan Inc., which was founded in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Nihon Implant

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nihon Implant Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, established in 2013. It specializes in management consulting services tailored for dental clinics, offering a range of services including marketing research, advertising, and contract management. The company also provides consulting related to the location and interior design of dental clinics, thereby facilitating better environments for dental practices. Additionally, Nihon Implant plays a crucial role in connecting dental providers with patients seeking implant treatments.

Geechs

Venture Round in 2018
Geechs is a company that specializes in providing IT human resources matching services for freelancers, connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need of their expertise. In addition to its recruitment services, Geechs develops video and internet games specifically for smartphones, expanding its offerings in the tech and entertainment sectors. The company focuses on leveraging exceptional IT talent to meet the demands of clients while also contributing to the growing mobile gaming industry.

Cloudian

Series E in 2018
Cloudian is a file and object storage company that specializes in S3 object storage within data centers. Its platform provides scalable and secure object storage for hybrid cloud deployments, allowing customers to manage and protect their data both on-premises and in the cloud from a unified solution. Cloudian's Enterprise Object Storage integrates cloud technology and economics into the data center, offering high data durability and user-friendly management tools. The company serves Global 1000 clients by simplifying the management of unstructured data while preparing for the increasing demands of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Unimedia

Venture Round in 2017
Unimedia is a media company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in digital marketing services. The company offers a range of solutions, including web marketing, web system development, and smartphone application development. Additionally, Unimedia provides microtask-specific crowdsourcing services designed for businesses that manage media sites, helping them enhance their online presence and operational efficiency. Through its diverse offerings, Unimedia aims to support companies in navigating the digital landscape effectively.

Geechs

Venture Round in 2016
Geechs is a company that specializes in providing IT human resources matching services for freelancers, connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need of their expertise. In addition to its recruitment services, Geechs develops video and internet games specifically for smartphones, expanding its offerings in the tech and entertainment sectors. The company focuses on leveraging exceptional IT talent to meet the demands of clients while also contributing to the growing mobile gaming industry.

Sigleed

Venture Round in 2015
Siglead conducts R & D on error correction methods for SSD / NAND flash memory and develops SSD controller LSI. They offer the NAND Flash memory tester SigNAS series equipped with NAND flash memory evaluation technology and error analysis technology cultivated through their development experience. The specifications and functional configuration are unique to the development of the NAND flash memory from the user's point of view. The support for measurement and evaluation is also substantial, so I am sure you will be satisfied.

Geechs

Venture Round in 2015
Geechs is a company that specializes in providing IT human resources matching services for freelancers, connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need of their expertise. In addition to its recruitment services, Geechs develops video and internet games specifically for smartphones, expanding its offerings in the tech and entertainment sectors. The company focuses on leveraging exceptional IT talent to meet the demands of clients while also contributing to the growing mobile gaming industry.

Shanon

Private Equity Round in 2014
Shanon Inc. is a marketing platform based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cloud applications that enhance strategic communication and streamline marketing operations. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of services including marketing automation, event marketing, and seminar marketing solutions. Shanon also provides consulting and outsourcing services tailored to various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, software, construction, real estate, information and communication, advertising, media, and trading. By focusing on automation and integrated data management, Shanon aims to improve efficiency in marketing practices for its clients.
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