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Fund manager profile
WiL is a venture fund manager based in Palo Alto. SEC filings show 2 venture funds on record, most recently WiL Fund II, L.P. ($521M offering) filed June 2018.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 11 of 11 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×6Enterprise Software ×5Developer Tools ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cloud Computing ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:Japan×6United States×4Germany×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12021 · 12019 · 14 dated
BizteX provides RPA (robotic process automation) and no-code data integration tools to eliminate manual administrative work and connect systems and SaaS platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP
嶋田 光敏(Founder/CEO)
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundTIS VenturesGenesia VenturesWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)
Fanfare provides software infrastructure to reduce operational costs for essential social services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
近藤志人
Co-investorsCoral CapitalALL STAR SAAS FUNDMizuho Capital
GHELIA develops AI and software systems, providing consulting and engineering services for AI applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
北野 宏明(ファウンダー (Founder))清水 亮(ファウンダー・顧問 (Founder & Advisor))齋藤 真(代表取締役社長 (CEO))
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
Tive provides real-time location and condition tracking for shipments, helping supply chain teams monitor temperature, humidity, light, and shock throughout transit.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSector AgnosticSiberia, US
Semyon DukachinIvan Crewkov(CEO and co-founder)Krenar Komoni
Co-investorsEducapitalFifth WallGoodwater CapitalPoint72 VenturesQualcomm VenturesRRE Ventures+6 more
Yoshidumi is a group company headquartered in Japan that operates through multiple subsidiaries providing cloud infrastructure services, Google Workspace solutions, and generative AI consulting across Asia-Pacific and South America.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Harumichi Akitain
Co-investorsTBS Innovation PartnersMarubeniMizuho CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
AI Medical Service Inc. develops AI systems that support image-based diagnosis of endoscopy, primarily for detecting gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach and esophageal cancer.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Tomohiro Tada(Representative Director & Chief Medical Officer)inYasushi Takikawa(Representative Director)
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.SoftBank Vision FundSony Ventures CorporationDCI Partners Co. Ltd.
ArkEdge Space designs, builds, and operates microsatellites and satellite constellations, and provides related components, software, and satellite ground station operation services.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP
Takayoshi Fukuyo(代表取締役CEO)inRyohei Takahashi(取締役Co-CTO)inKanta Yanagida(取締役Co-CTO)inSeigo Morita(執行役員CFO)Tomoaki Yasuda(執行役員CSO)inKota Kakihara(執行役員Co-CTO)in
Co-investorsHulic StartupJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShizuoka CapitalUntroD CapitalIncubate FundMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+1 more
Autify builds no-code, AI-based test automation technology for software development teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSChuo-Ku, Tokyo, US
Ryo Chikazawa(Founder)inSam Yamashita(Founder)Sam Y.(Founder)inTakayuki(COO)Thomas(VP of Engineering)Chiharu(VP of Finance)
Co-investorsANOBAKAGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersLG Technology VenturesUncorrelated VenturesArchetype Ventures+5 more
DeepL builds a Language AI platform that provides translation, voice meeting transcription, and multilingual communication tools for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCologne, DE
Jarek Kutylowski(CEO and Founder)inGereon Frahling(Founder)Jaroslaw Kutylowski(Founder)
Co-investorsAtomicoBessemer Venture PartnersDaniel GutenbergHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_ICONIQ+9 more
Pipedream Industries develops nano-concrete additives that improve cement efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in concrete production.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsStockbridge, US
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Felicis VenturesTrue VenturesWorld Innovation Lab
Tive provides visibility solutions for supply chain and shipment operations, helping stakeholders track and manage shipments to ensure on-time and complete delivery.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBoston, US
Krenar Komoni(Founder)in
BoardRaju Rishi(Director)Andy Cohen(Director)Alex Scherbakovsky(Director)
Co-investorsBaukunstBeaconsfield CapitalBroom VenturesBVVCFloating PointHyperplane Venture Capital+16 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTive · finsmes.com · Jan 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has WiL made?
- WiL has 11 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- Where is WiL located?
- WiL is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
Funds & brands
Separately branded funds and arms of WiL. Each has its own page; people who work on a brand are listed on both.