About WiL
We are a US- and Japan-based VC investing in growth-stage companies that aspire to scale and enter new markets.
Serving as a bridge between startups and corporations, we leverage the power of our Limited Partner network to accelerate the growth of our companies as they expand globally, with a particular focus on Japan.
Our capital comes from leading global corporations and government entities in Japan and Asia, and we work closely with our LPs on evolving their own innovation capabilities on top of providing financial returns.
Our approach
Investment
We make direct investments in growth and late stage companies across sectors spanning artificial intelligence, B2B SaaS, fintech, insurtech, automation and productivity, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, health tech and sustainability.
As a part of our investment, we also provide market expansion support into Japan to US startups, and vice versa.
In addition to direct investments, we also invest in emerging and exceptional venture capital funds.
- Mid & Late Stage Investments in US & Europe
- Investments in Venture Funds
- Corporate Venture Capital
Global Expansion
We are startup founders, company builders and corporate leaders who understand global growth. Our partners in Japan and throughout Asia are forward-thinking enterprises eager to collaborate with the world’s most innovative startups.
Together, we are uniquely positioned to help companies accelerate their growth and enter global markets, with extensive platform support for expansion into Japan, such as:
- Customer introductions
- Executive relationships and business development
- Talent networks
- PR and media relations
Corporate Innovation & Empowerment
We provide our corporate partners with a wide range of services aimed at empowering innovation and growth within their enterprises — such as design-thinking workshops, hosting of expats in WiL’s Silicon Valley office and establishment of joint ventures and spin-offs. We help them accelerate their own digital transformation and become more ready to partner with technology startups. This becomes mutually beneficial to WiL’s portfolio companies pursuing expansion into Japan and Asian markets and partnerships with enterprises.
We also partner with government organizations to provide workshops, pitch contests, and mentorship programs open to the general entrepreneur and academic communities.
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