World Innovation Lab is a venture capital from governments and global corporations. WiL invests in companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets. The firm helps US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand worldwide. Recent direct company investments include Algolia, Asana, Automation Anywhere, Auth0, DataRobot,
Kong, Mercari, MURAL, TransferWise, and Unqork. In addition to direct investment, WiL invests in exceptional venture funds - both established and emerging.
WiL also works with its corporate investors on evolving their own innovation capabilities through new business creation, partnerships with leading startups, and organizational culture change. WiL acts as the bridge between startups and corporates across key innovation hubs around the globe in driving growth - starting with Japan and the US.
Industries: Health Care
Internet of Things
Medical
Cloud Data Services
Cloud Infrastructure
Database
Open Source
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Industrial
Risk Management
Clinical Trials
Software
Marketplace
Real Estate
Nursing and Residential Care
Information Services
E-Commerce
Food and Beverage
Snack Food
Subscription Service
CivicTech
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Investor Types: Venture Capital
Fund Of Funds
Entrepreneurship Program
Investment Stages: Late Stage Venture
Early Stage Venture
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
