World Innovation Lab (WiL)

Profile

Gateway to global growth
We are a US and Japan-based VC investing in growth-stage companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets.

We help US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand globally.

Our capital comes from governments and global corporations in Japan, and we work hard with our Limited Partners on evolving their own innovation capabilities on top of offering financial returns.

In other words, we act as the bridge between startups and corporations across key innovation hubs around the globe - starting with Japan and the US.

Investment
Mid & Late Stage Investments in US
Multi-stage Investments in Japan & Asia
Investments in Venture Funds
We make direct investments in growth and late stage companies. As a part of our investment, we also provide Japan expansion support to US startups, and vice versa.

In addition to direct investments, we also invest in emerging and exceptional venture capital funds.

Global Expansion
Executive Relationships
Business Partnerships
Customer Adoption
Talent
Media Relations
We are a team of experienced, cross-cultural investors and operators. 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 Silicon Valley’s most innovative startups. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help new companies enter global markets and accelerate revenue growth.

Empowerment
Corporate Innovation Advisory
Government-backed Entrepreneur Programs
In addition to facilitating growth through investment, we help our corporate partners evolve their own innovation capabilities through executive training, strategic advisory, and partnerships with leading startups.

We also partner with government organizations to provide workshops, pitch contests, and mentorship programs open to the general entrepreneur and academic communities.

Our companies and corporate partners are all members of the WiL tribe. Our success as a team requires camaraderie, commitment, and a shared understanding of our core values.