Venture Capital Investors

World Innovation Lab

World Innovation Lab makes VC investments in companies focused on high-impact, technology-driven solutions.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
World Innovation Lab
Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Industry Focus
Artificial Intelligence
ECommerce
Electronics
Enterprise IT
Healthcare IT
Medical Devices & Instruments
Real Estate
Software

Contact Information

Contact
Gen Isayama
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Mailing Address
102 University Ave. 1A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
World Innovation Lab (WiL) is an incubator and venture capital firm that helps U.S. and Japanese startups grow into lasting global ventures by driving new business opportunities with Japan's top corporations. WiL invests in startups with global appeal and disruptive potential, typically investing $5M to $30M in mid-to-late stage startups in the U.S. and in multi-stage startups in Japan. WiL provides operational expertise and support in developing strategic partnerships to its portfolio companies to accelerate global expansion.
Profile
World Innovation Lab LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
World Innovation Lab Company Twitter Account
Company News
World Innovation Lab News
Facebook
World Innovation Lab on Facebook
YouTube
World Innovation Lab on YouTube
Last Transaction
11/28/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that World Innovation Lab invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
11/28/2024
$125,000,000
10/1/2024
$30,000,000
9/4/2024
$60,000,000
6/17/2024
$13,000,000
5/23/2024
$300,000,000
5/7/2024
$50,000,000
4/10/2024
$100,000,000
11/29/2023
$45,000,000
9/18/2023
$44,500,000
8/30/2023
$12,000,000
7/5/2023
$89,000,000
2/17/2023
$105,000,000
1/11/2023
$100,000,000
9/29/2022
$60,000,000
9/7/2022
$32,000,000
8/3/2022
$90,000,000
5/17/2022
$20,000,000
5/11/2022
$210,000,000
5/11/2022
$15,000,000
5/5/2022
$40,000,000
4/28/2022
$10,000,000
4/26/2022
$70,000,000
2/1/2022
$22,000,000
10/20/2021
$60,000,000
6/19/2021
$41,500,000
6/3/2021
$10,000,000
4/22/2021
$40,000,000
4/7/2021
$100,000,000
10/9/2020
$31,000,000
10/7/2020
$207,000,000
8/31/2020
$4,250,000
8/26/2020
$118,000,000
7/15/2020
$120,000,000
2/29/2020
$37,500,000
2/27/2020
$51,000,000
10/28/2019
$60,000,000
7/30/2019
$206,000,000
5/21/2019
$103,000,000
3/29/2019
$43,000,000
1/10/2019
$115,000,000
11/30/2018
$50,000,000
5/16/2018
$55,000,000
4/6/2018
$29,500,000
9/21/2017
$26,000,000
2/14/2017
$25,000,000
2/2/2017
$100,000,000
1/20/2017
$16,000,000
5/12/2016
$22,000,000
5/6/2016
$9,000,000
3/3/2016
$75,000,000
9/14/2015
$23,000,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Gen Isayama
  Gen Isayama LinkedIn Profile  Gen Isayama Twitter Account  Gen Isayama News  Gen Isayama on Facebook
Partner
Aki Koto
  Aki Koto LinkedIn Profile  Aki Koto Twitter Account  Aki Koto News  Aki Koto on Facebook
Partner
Masaya Kubota
  Masaya Kubota LinkedIn Profile  Masaya Kubota Twitter Account  Masaya Kubota News  Masaya Kubota on Facebook
General Partner
Masataka Matsumoto
  Masataka Matsumoto LinkedIn Profile  Masataka Matsumoto Twitter Account  Masataka Matsumoto News  Masataka Matsumoto on Facebook
Partner
Toshimichi Namba
  Toshimichi Namba LinkedIn Profile  Toshimichi Namba Twitter Account  Toshimichi Namba News  Toshimichi Namba on Facebook
General Partner
Robert Theis
  Robert Theis LinkedIn Profile  Robert Theis Twitter Account  Robert Theis News  Robert Theis on Facebook

 


Funds

Our database includes the following fund closing(s) for World Innovation Lab. If we are missing funds, please contact us.

Fund Description
Vintage Date
Fund Amount
WiL Fund II
6/5/2017
$236,000,000
WiL Fund I
1/13/2015
$353,500,000

 


Portfolio Companies

World Innovation Lab has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

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