GMO Internet
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
GMO Internet operates through a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries and invested companies across internet infrastructure, security, advertising, financial services, and cryptocurrency. The group leverages its established market position and resources to develop and scale businesses across multiple technology sectors globally. The firm also engages in direct venture capital investment through dedicated CVC vehicles focused on AI and cryptocurrency ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 36 of 77 portfolio companiesSaaS ×18Enterprise Software ×17AI & Machine Learning ×13Cloud Computing ×10AdTech ×8Marketing Tech ×7Cybersecurity ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5
HQs:Japan×34Vietnam×1
Investments · 77 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGMO Media is a Japanese media company that is part of the GMO Internet Group.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3EdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
森輝幸(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))Teruyuki Mori(Representative Director President)Masatoshi Kumagai(Chairman of the Board)
GMO AI & Crypto is a hands-on corporate venture capital firm focused on supporting AI and crypto-asset startups, providing them with the AI and blockchain technologies and products of the GMO Internet Group.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Tokyo, JP
GMO AI & Robotics Corporation is an AI and robotics business venture established as a subsidiary of the GMO Internet Group, operating in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP
Tomohiro Uchida(Representative Director & President)
BoardMasatoshi Kumagai(Chairman of the Board)
GMO AI Connect provides integration and data management solutions that connect enterprise systems and AI infrastructure to help organizations consolidate and analyze data across disparate SaaS platforms and legacy systems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS東京, JP
加藤 史恵(Representative Director & CEO)河本 祐幣(Director & CTO)
Board武信 浩史(Director)閑野 倫有(Director)青山 雅紀(Director)
GMO Brand Security provides intellectual property data management and brand protection solutions, serving businesses that need to monitor and secure their digital assets and trademarks across multiple jurisdictions.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSTokyo, JP
Ryuji Takatsu(Representative Director & Chairman)Mitsuaki Nakagawa(Representative Director & President)
GMO Connect HR provides staffing and recruitment services, connecting businesses with talent through temporary staffing and permanent placement.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechTokyo, JP
村上 和彦(代表取締役 (CEO))河本 悠暉(取締役 (Director))
Board安田 暁史(取締役 (Director))海上 博生(取締役 (Director))
GMO Connect is a Japanese business matching and consulting company, part of the GMO group, that supports businesses across three "human resources" domains: sales, recruiting, and development.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP
GMO Cybersecurity provides vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, security training, SOC services, and security consulting for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
福森 大喜(CTO)小池 悠生(執行役員)Makita Makoto(Representative Director (代表取締役))in
Board阿部 慎司林 彦博寺村 亮一
Co-investorsEast VenturesOita Venture CapitalTokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalZ Venture Capital
GMO Internet is a Japanese internet infrastructure and advertising company that operates domain registries, cloud hosting services, internet connectivity, and digital advertising and media platforms.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaSTokyo, JP
伊藤 正(代表取締役 社長執行役員)橋口 誠(取締役 副社長執行役員)伊藤 正 (Masashi Ito)(Representative Director, President and Executive Officer)
GMO ENGINE is an advertising and creative services company that provides contract work in advertisement planning, production, and product development.
AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
岡島淳(Representative Director & President)
A joint venture between GMO Internet Group and Samurai Partners that produces and operates broadcast and video content studios, providing end-to-end services from conception and casting to production, distribution and operations for corporate and media clients.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
橋口 誠(代表取締役社長)入江 巨之(取締役副社長)
GMO Insight operates michill (ミチル) byGMO, a women's lifestyle media site offering everyday tips, know-how, and information aimed at working women.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
GMO Internet Group provides internet infrastructure, cybersecurity, internet advertising and media, financial services, and cryptocurrency-related offerings to support digital services across Japan.
AdTechCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Masatoshi Kumagai(Representative Director & Group CEO)in
GMO NIKKO is a comprehensive marketing support company specializing in digital marketing services.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechTokyo, JP
佐久間 勇(代表取締役 社長執行役員)橋口 誠(取締役会長)
GMO Pepabo provides internet services that support creators' self-expression and economic activities, including hosting, blogging, e-commerce platforms, and handmade goods marketplaces.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesTokyo, JP
佐藤 健太郎(Representative Director & President)Satoh Kentarou(Representative Director & President)Kumagai Masatoshi(Chairman)
GMO Prime Strategy provides services around open-source software, including Linux, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PHP and WordPress, positioning itself as a leading WordPress company.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
吉政 忠志(代表取締役社長)
GMO Research & AI operates an audience engagement platform providing access to a multi-country online consumer panel across the Asia-Pacific region.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechTokyo, JP
GMOリサーチ&AI provides advanced online research services for marketing research in Japan and Asia.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
GMO Reserve is a company that joined the GMO Internet Group in 2018 and has experienced rapid business growth since then.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSTokyo, JP
Fukuma(Representative)福眞 総一郎(代表取締役社長 (CEO))熊野 なおゆき(取締役副社長 (Vice President))三谷 隆(取締役 (Director))稲山 享伸(取締役 (Director))戸澤 宏文(取締役 (Director))
GMO ReTech provides property-management software for Japan's rental real estate industry, including owner and tenant apps, an owner-focused CRM for property management companies, and custom software development.
PropTechSaaS
Akito Suzukiin
GMO Shuminavi operates a marketplace for discovering hobbies and learning experiences, and provides marketing services to enterprises that partner with instructors and creators to promote their products.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesTokyo, JP
Board伊東祐輔森輝幸沼田直之冨高辰海不破貴計
GMO TECH provides AI and SaaS-enabled digital transformation services focused on customer acquisition, including MEO/SEO, real estate, and web marketing solutions for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
GMO TECH develops AI-powered DX services and SaaS solutions focused on customer acquisition, including MEO, SEO, store customer acquisition, real estate DX, and web marketing.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSJapan, JP
GMO Tenbin AI develops and operates "Tenbin AI," a multi-model generative AI platform with prompt creation, enterprise security, and organization management features, plus an AI media outlet and the "Oshiete AI" prompt portal.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
山城 博規(代表取締役社長)熊谷 正寿(取締役)内田 朋宏(取締役)茶圓 将裕(取締役)
Town WiFi operates a free public WiFi network service for users to access WiFi at partner locations.
ConsumerDigital HealthSaaS
GMO UniteX provides social media marketing and live commerce services, helping brands run video production, live streaming, and campaigns across platforms like TikTok Shop to build consumer engagement and drive purchases.
AdTechE-commerceMarketing TechTokyo, JP
Yuichiro Inaba(Representative Director)in
Gojo is a financial services holding company that acquires and operates microfinance institutions across emerging markets in Asia.
FintechTokyo, JP
Shin Gojo
GMO Internet Group is a Japanese internet company offering services including domain registration, web hosting, cloud hosting, SSL certificates, and online FX trading.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaS
A company working on digital trust, authentication, and identity systems to enable secure verification of people, organizations, and AI systems across the internet.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
GMO Financial Gate provides a cashless payment platform with a focus on convenience, security, and trust.
FintechHardwareRetail Tech
杉山 憲太郎(Representative Director and President)
Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital
GlobalSign provides digital certificates, SSL/TLS encryption, and public key infrastructure (PKI) services for securing communications and managing identity across web servers, cloud services, IoT devices, and enterprise networks.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsRising Japan Equity
Toriton provides digital authentication and network security services, including SSL certificates, code signing certificates, and web hosting.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Vietnam Lab (VNLAB) is a research and development center for the GMO Internet Group that focuses on Big Data, Blockchain, and E-commerce technologies.
AdTechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHanoi, VN
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
GMO Adam, inc.GMO Aozora Net Bank, Ltd.GMO beauty, Inc.GMO Card System, Inc.GMO CLICK Securities, Inc.GMO Coin, Inc.GMO Commerce, Inc.GMO Data, Inc.GMO DesignOne, Inc.GMO DigiRock, Inc.GMO EnetWorks, Inc.GMO Enpay, Inc.GMO Epsilon, Inc.GMO Financial Holdings, Inc.GMO Flatt Security Inc.GMO Gaika, Inc.GMO GlobalSign, Inc.GMO Healthtech, Inc.GMO Internet, Inc.GMO IRD, Inc.GMO MAKESHOP Co., Ltd.GMO MediaOne Inc.GMO NetIRD, inc.GMO Office Support, Inc.GMO OMAKASE Inc.GMO One Account, Inc.GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.GMO Payment Service, Inc.GMO PRODUCT PLATFORM, Inc.GMO Research Activity Support & Technology, Inc.GMO Reserve, Inc.GMO Shikumi Cloud Inc.GMO Shuminavi by GMOGMO System Trade Inc.GMO Tryhatch, Inc.GMO UserResearch Platform, Inc.GMO Wine corp.GMO-Z.com HoldingsGMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM Joint Stock CompanyGMO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc.MUFG GMO Security, Inc.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGMO Internet Group, Inc. · ir.group.gmo · May 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GMO Internet made?
- GMO Internet has 77 tracked investments.
- What stage does GMO Internet invest at?
- GMO Internet invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does GMO Internet focus on?
- GMO Internet focuses on AdTech, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is GMO Internet located?
- GMO Internet is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does GMO Internet co-invest with?
- GMO Internet most often shares deals with Nippon Venture Capital, Oita Venture Capital, Rising Japan Equity, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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