Company: MPower Partners
Description: MPower Partners is a distinguished entity in the venture capital and private equity sectors, with a targeted focus on investing in growth to late-stage Japanese startups. Additionally, the firm allocates resources towards earlier-stage startups located overseas, emphasizing industries such as healthcare, wellness, fintech, next-generation work and education, next-generation consumer markets, and environmental sustainability.
The investment team at MPower Partners is comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in the financial industry. These individuals have been pivotal in shaping the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing both in Japan and on an international scale. Their insights and leadership in ESG have been recognized well before it gained widespread acknowledgment as a vital component of investment strategy.
The team’s approach combines thought-provoking research on corporate governance, diversity, and innovation with practical experience in asset management, venture investing, and investment banking. Over the last twenty years, policymakers in Japan and around the globe, alongside private sector organizations, have sought the expertise of MPower Partners' members for tailored recommendations geared toward fostering diversity, enhancing corporate governance practices, and driving innovation.
MPower Partners firmly believes that the integration of ESG principles is crucial, not only for startups aiming to achieve sustainable and scalable growth but also for ensuring the overall health and growth of financial markets and society. With a commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, MPower Partners aims to leverage its vast global expertise and extensive network. This strategic approach will support the ESG integration efforts of startups, facilitate their scaling and expansion into global markets, and assist international startups in entering the Japanese business landscape.