GMO VenturePartners

GMO Venture Partners is an early and growth stage investment subsidiary of GMO Internet Group, one of the most comprehensive providers of industry-leading Internet services in Japan. The firm has a strong presence in supporting startups from EC, payment, ad-tech and enterprise SAAS sectors in regions such as Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and the US. GMO VenturePartners Inc has invested in over 50 startups in over the past years and eight companies went public.

Ryu Muramatsu

Founding Partner

Kazuyasu Sugiyama

Representative Director

Yuta Yamamoto

Analyst & Overseas Investment

Past deals in Philippines

Dragonpay

Series A in 2014
Dragonpay Corporation provides an online payment solution that allows buyers and sellers to conduct e-commerce without the use of traditional credit cards in the Philippines. It offers recurring payments; and Mass Payout, an online facility that allows businesses to make payments to multiple individuals or entities simultaneously instead of doing it individually. The company focuses on alternative payment channels, such as banks, mobile payments, ATM's, and brick-and-mortar payment centers. It serves merchants and developers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Makati City, the Philippines.

Ardent Capital

Series A in 2013
Ardent Capital is a team of experienced entrepreneurs with a history of successful exits throughout Southeast Asia and globally. We bring together all the key elements required to create great companies: Team, Strategy, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Capital, and Passion. We are thrilled and privileged to be participating in a technology revolution sweeping the region.