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World Innovation Lab (WiL) is a US & Japan-based venture capital firm with capital from governments and leading global corporations based in Japan and throughout Asia. The companys vision is to be the bridge between startups and corporates in key hubs across the globe - starting with Japan and the US.
WiL invests in companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets. The firm helps US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand worldwide. In addition to direct investments, WiL also invests in emerging and established venture funds.
WiL also supports its corporate investors in evolving their own innovation capabilities through executive training, strategic advisory, and partnerships with leading startups.
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2023
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Jan 2023
World Innovation Lab (WiL) is a US & Japan-based venture capital firm with capital from governments and leading global corporations based in Japan and throughout Asia. The companys vision is to be the bridge between startups and corporates in key hubs across the globe - starting with Japan and the US.
WiL invests in companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets. The firm helps US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand worldwide. In addition to direct investments, WiL also invests in emerging and established venture funds.
WiL also supports its corporate investors in evolving their own innovation capabilities through executive training, strategic advisory, and partnerships with leading startups.
2019
Investment Manager
Apr 2019
Investing in Seed stage companies in Asia focused on B2B tech (SaaS and SME Marketplaces). The firm is operational in Southeast Asia, India, and Japan, and backs product-led founders tackling ambitious problems.
STRIVE has been investing in Seed stage across Asia since 2012 with multiple successful exits under its belt including Bukalapak (IPO), Raksul (IPO), Wealthnavi (IPO), Kokopelli (IPO), Geniee (IPO), Kudo (M&A), Luxola (M&A), Fairdee (M&A).
Some recent Seed investments include:
Hasura (Series B)
Classplus (Series C)
Ayoconnect (Series B)
Raena (Series B)
Hypefast (Series A)
Crowde (Series A)…
2014
Co-Founder
Feb 2014
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