WM Partners
Overview
WM Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2013. It originated from the investment team of Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd., which had been active since 2002. The firm focuses on growth capital investments in mid-sized companies and venture businesses, as well as private equity secondary investments, acquiring stakes in existing funds and unlisted companies. WM Partners supports companies that have an established business foundation but also possess untapped potential for further growth. Shareholders include the firm's partners and the Development Bank of Japan.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
wmpartners.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyulux | Dec 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Anipos Co., Ltd. | Dec 2025 | Buyout/LBO | Lead |
| Novarca Inc. | Oct 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Edeyans | Nov 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is WM Partners based?
WM Partners is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
When was WM Partners founded?
Founding year information for WM Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does WM Partners have?
WM Partners has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in WM Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kyulux, Anipos Co., Ltd., Novarca Inc., Edeyans.
What was WM Partners's most recent investment shown here?
WM Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Anipos Co., Ltd. in 2025.
What sectors does WM Partners focus on?
WM Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does WM Partners focus on?
WM Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.