GMO Internet
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Series A
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 35 of 77 portfolio companiesSaaS ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×9Cloud Computing ×6Cybersecurity ×6Marketing Tech ×6AdTech ×5Consumer ×4
HQs:Japan×30Vietnam×1
Investments · 77 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGMO Media develops and operates its own internet services, including education-focused platforms such as "Coeteco byGMO" for programming education and AI-based learning support tools, as well as a management support platform for cosmetic and self-pay clinics.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMedia & Entertainment
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 (GMO AIR) is a trading company that provides end-to-end humanoid robot deployment—design, verification, and rollout—combined with the GMO Internet Group's AI, security, cloud, and network services.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Provides tools such as SaaStainer that connect and automate workflows between different cloud/SaaS applications (for example linking freee accounting with CloudSign, or Slack with Chatwork) for Japanese businesses.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
GMO Brand Security provides brand protection services, including brand asset analysis, threat visualization, trademark rights acquisition and management, and monitoring for brand infringement such as counterfeiting and impersonation.
CybersecurityLegalTechSaaS
GMO Connect HR provides human resource services in Japan through three offerings: recruitment/placement (人財紹介), staffing/dispatch (人財派遣), and SES (IT engineer contracting).
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechTokyo, JP
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 by Ierae is a Japanese security vendor offering vulnerability assessments and penetration testing by white-hat hackers, plus AI security testing, incident response support, security consulting, and SOC/managed defense services.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurity
Co-investorsOita Venture CapitalTokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalZ Venture Capital
GMO Internet provides internet infrastructure services in Japan, including cloud and VPS hosting (such as ConoHa VPS), domain and network services, and advertising and media offerings.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud Computing
GMO ENGINE is a video and creative production company that produces video content and offers craft-based creative work, with production teams of producers, production managers, directors, and graphic designers.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
GMO Global Studio is a hybrid event space in the top floor of GMO Internet Tower near Yoga Station, offering combined in-person venue and online streaming for events.
Media & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
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 is a Japanese internet conglomerate whose businesses include payment processing (GMO Payment Gateway), online infrastructure, security, and market research with AI (GMO Research & AI).
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintech
GMO NIKKO is a full-service marketing support company focused on digital marketing, combining technology with communication design to build marketing strategies and improve marketing ROI for clients.
AdTechMarketing Tech
Co-investorsNippon Venture Capital
GMO Pepabo provides internet hosting and e-commerce services for individuals and businesses, including rental servers (Lolipop, Heteml), domain registration (Muumuu Domain), website builders (Goope), an online store platform (Color Me Shop), a print-on-demand goods marketplace (SUZURI), and a handmade goods marketplace (minne).
Cloud ComputingE-commerceMarketplaces
Prime Strategy provides managed services and tools for operating CMS platforms such as WordPress, including its KUSANAGI managed service, site-speed optimization (WEXAL), site construction, and vulnerability diagnosis.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaS
GMO Research operates an online consumer panel of over 70 million respondents across 14 APAC markets, providing access to survey participants for market research projects.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
GMO Research & AI operates a large panel network across Japan and Asia, providing market research and marketing services backed by over 60 million survey monitors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
GMO Reserve Plus provides cloud-based in-clinic operation systems centered on appointment management for medical and dental institutions across Japan, including "Medical Kakumei byGMO" for medical clinics and "Dentry byGMO" for dental practices.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Fukuma(Representative)
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
GMO RUNSYSTEM provides IT services across three areas—system migration (legacy modernization, cloud migration to AWS/Azure/GCP, and database migration), IT business process outsourcing (data entry, testing, monitoring, and infrastructure operations), and AI-based solutions including custom development and products using AI, OCR, and eKYC.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Shuminavi is a Japanese company focused on lessons and experiences designed to help people pursue hobbies and interests they can immerse themselves in, and connect with others through those interests.
ConsumerEdTech
GMO TECH provides internet customer-acquisition and DX services for businesses using AI and SaaS, including SEO/AEO, Google Maps (MEO) optimization, and affiliate advertising.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
GMO TECH develops internet customer acquisition services for businesses using AI and SaaS, including search engine optimization, Google Maps optimization, and affiliate advertising.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
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)
TownWiFi byGMO is a mobile app that automatically authenticates and connects users to login-required free Wi-Fi hotspots across Japan, letting them earn points redeemable for data allowances, gift cards, and bank transfers.
ConsumerSaaS
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)
GMO VenturePartners is a venture capital firm focused on Fintech investing across Japan, the United States, India, and Southeast Asia, backed by strategic LP GMO Payment Gateway.
Tokyo, JP
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
GMO GlobalSign Holdings operates an electronic certification authority that authenticates online information (who did what and when) to provide secure connections, alongside cloud infrastructure services that support customers' web operations.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
GMO Financial Gate provides payment processing solutions including multi-payment terminals, embedded payment systems for automated machines (vending machines, ticket machines, parking and laundry kiosks), and a PCI DSS-compliant payment center for cashless transactions.
FintechHardwareRetail Tech
Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital
GlobalSign is a Certificate and Identity Authority providing digital certificates and identity solutions for securing enterprises in the digital age.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsRising Japan Equity
株式会社トリトン provides and sells AlphaSSL server certificates using domain validation, which can be issued in as little as two minutes without paperwork.
CybersecuritySaaS
VNLAB (Vietnam Lab Center) is a software development center of GMO Internet Group that builds internet and enterprise products, including online advertising auction systems, data management platforms, user-behavior analytics tools, blockchain-based digital asset management, and shift/business management software for enterprises.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHanoi, VN
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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