WPower fund
MPower Partners
◆ Fund Size
$150M
◆ Location
Japan
◆ Investment Thesis
Focuses solely on supporting female founders and women-empowerment businesses to address the lack of capital access for minority founders in Japan.
◆ About MPower Partners
MPower Partners is a Japan-based venture capital firm founded by Kathy Matsui, Yumiko Murakami, and Miwa Seki, focusing on empowering startups at every stage with funding, networks, and expertise for growth in Japan and internationally.[1][3] The firm manages funds like MPower Partners Fund I (targeting $150M with corporate backing) and WPower Fund II, emphasizing tech-enabled solutions to societal challenges, Japan dynamism, and female founders in areas like caregiving, childcare, healthcare, and fintech.[2][3][4] They apply a proprietary ESG framework to drive sustainable growth and foster diversity in the startup ecosystem.[3]
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◆ Geography Focus
◆ FAQ
What does WPower fund invest in?
WPower fund invests in Femtech and Social & Community at the seed stage.
Which geographies does WPower fund focus on?
WPower fund focuses on Japan, and is headquartered in Japan.