GMO VenturePartners closes interim round of GMO Fintech Fund 8 at about JPY 10 billion commitments

• GMO VenturePartners formed GMO Fintech Fund 8, securing about JPY 100 billion of capital commitments at an interim close.
• Limited partners include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank, other financial institutions, corporates, select portfolio alumni, group companies.
• Fundraising cap set at JPY 120 billion, with marketing continuing toward a final close.
• Strategy targets “AI-era fintech” deals, mainly around Series A, spanning seed through growth across Japan, India, Southeast Asia, North America.

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