VC Details: MPower Partners GP Limited

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: MPower Partners GP Limited

Overview: MPower Partners is Japan's first ESG-focused global venture capital fund, supporting entrepreneurs who leverage technology to solve social challenges. By integrating ESG perspectives into its strategy, the company aims to achieve sustainable growth while making a positive impact on society and the environment.

2. Website URL

https://www.mpower-partners.com/

3. Investment Policy

MPower Partners focuses on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investments, supporting entrepreneurs who use technology to solve social challenges. The investment areas include healthcare/wellness, fintech, next-generation work/education, next-generation consumer/retail, and the environment. Reference site: https://www.mpower-partners.com/esg-jp/

4. Portfolio Support & Characteristics

MPower Partners offers hands-on support to portfolio companies to help them achieve their self-set ESG goals, engaging in continuous dialogue on their ESG roadmap. The firm provides assistance in critical areas such as building leadership teams, developing go-to-market strategies, and fundraising, all of which contribute to enhancing the value of the companies.

5. Related Articles & Press Releases

• MPower Partners invests as lead investor in Mantra, a manga AI translation company
• Over 90% of venture capital firms report positive ESG impacts – MPower and BCG joint research
• MPower Partners invests as co-lead investor in Site-Fact, a company that handles contract manufacturing of gene and cell-based products
• MPower Partners invests as co-lead investor in Rukita, an Indonesian real estate tech startup
• MPower Partners invests as lead investor in Heralboni, a company involved in licensing and product development of unique art

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