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 Fraud Detection
Bureau
Series B in 2024
Bureau is a no-code identity and risk orchestration platform that helps businesses mitigate friction and fraud in customer interactions. It specializes in automating decisions for onboarding trustworthy customers while enhancing security and user experiences. The platform employs real-time insights, instant logins, and risk profiling to streamline authentication and hasten the onboarding process. Bureau offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including customer onboarding, account monitoring, device intelligence, behavioral biometrics, and transaction monitoring, providing extensive protection throughout the customer journey. Its innovative Identity Bureau Network leverages contextual data to generate actionable insights, allowing businesses to make informed decisions regarding digital identities while improving KYC compliance and fraud prevention in the mobile domain.
TransBnk
Series A in 2024
TransBnk is a transaction banking platform designed for corporate, commercial, and institutional clients, facilitating agile and secure financial transactions through Embedded Finance and Software as a Service (SaaS). The platform enhances domestic cash management and payment processes by providing real-time settlement, fraud prevention, and compliance with regulatory standards. In collaboration with banks, TransBnk offers a range of services, including escrow, trade finance, supply chain financing, and custodial services, which collectively improve efficiency, transparency, and security for its clients.
Bureau
Series A in 2023
Bureau is a no-code identity and risk orchestration platform that helps businesses mitigate friction and fraud in customer interactions. It specializes in automating decisions for onboarding trustworthy customers while enhancing security and user experiences. The platform employs real-time insights, instant logins, and risk profiling to streamline authentication and hasten the onboarding process. Bureau offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including customer onboarding, account monitoring, device intelligence, behavioral biometrics, and transaction monitoring, providing extensive protection throughout the customer journey. Its innovative Identity Bureau Network leverages contextual data to generate actionable insights, allowing businesses to make informed decisions regarding digital identities while improving KYC compliance and fraud prevention in the mobile domain.
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