GMO Venture Partners, established in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is the corporate venture capital arm of GMO Internet Group. It focuses on early and growth stage investments in sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, financial services, ad-tech, and enterprise SaaS. The firm has a significant presence in various regions, including Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States. Over the years, GMO Venture Partners has invested in more than 50 startups, with eight of these companies successfully going public.
26-1, Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8512, JP
Shintaro Kawano
Investment Manager
Kazuyasu Sugiyama
Rep. Director
Yamamoto Yuta
Analyst and Overseas Investment
Past deals in Philippines
Dragonpay
Series A in 2014
Dragonpay Corporation is an online payment solution provider based in Makati City, Philippines, founded in 2010. The company specializes in facilitating e-commerce transactions without relying on traditional credit cards, focusing on alternative payment channels such as banks, mobile payments, ATMs, and physical payment centers. Dragonpay offers a range of services including recurring payments and a Mass Payout feature, which allows businesses to make simultaneous payments to multiple recipients. By leveraging the Philippine bank network and various non-traditional outlets, Dragonpay aims to provide a secure and convenient online payment experience for both merchants and consumers. The company targets a broad market, enhancing accessibility to digital transactions across the region.
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