As an investment subsidiary of GMO Internet Group, GMO Venture Partners focuses on supporting startups in the EC, payment, ad-tech, and enterprise SAAS sectors. With a strong presence in Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and the US, the firm has invested in over 50 startups and has seen eight companies go public. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, GMO Venture Partners primarily invests in the payment sector of Southeast Asia and the United States.