Growth Buyout
A Dedicated Partner for SMEs with High Growth Potential
We Move to
the Next Buyout
We excel in "Growth Buyout", a strategy focused on accelerating the expansion of high-growth SMEs. We provide hands-on support —from business strategy formulation to the execution of optimal capital policies— to maximize a company's potential.
Our value proposition
Focused on Corporate Growth
While typical buyout funds target mature companies with stable cash flows, our core strategy is to focus on growth-oriented enterprises.
Robust Hands-on Support System
We align our incentives with investee companies, providing intensive support to ensure mutual success. Through a dedicated hands-on approach, we partner closely with management to resolve challenges and drive expansion.
Investment Strategy
Investment Criteria
- Equity Stake : 51% ～ 100% (Majority)
- Investment Size : JPY 0.5 ～ 1.5 Billion per company
- EBITDA : JPY 0.1 ～ 1.0 Billion
Our Solutions
- Business Succession : Equity acquisition and management succession
- Strategic Carve-outs : Business spin-off and autonomous growth
- Management Partnerships : Growth acceleration with existing management
- Capital Optimization : Equity acquisition from multiple shareholders
投資設計の特徴
- Stock Option Incentives: Aligning management and employee interests with corporate value creation through strategic SO allocation.
- Management Rollover: Encouraging founder commitment via equity rollover, while WMP provides resources and hands-on support for further expansion.
- Follow-on Investment: Providing additional growth capital alongside the initial acquisition to fund M&A and roll-up strategies.
Value Creation Program
To drive sustainable corporate growth, our investment teams collaborate closely to provide hands-on assistance for high-priority management challenges.
Leveraging over a decade of investment experience, we have a proven track record of supporting companies in the following areas.
Funds under management
| Fund name | WM Growth V, L.P. | WM Growth IV, L.P. |
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| Fund term | July 2022 - June 2032 (10 years) | November 2017 - September 2025 (8 years) |
| Fund size | JPY 12.1 Billion | JPY 10.6 Billion |
| Key Investors | Development Bank of Japan, other financial institutions, etc. | Development Bank of Japan, other financial institutions, etc. |
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Portfolio Companies
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