Venture • Software

Eight Roads Invests In WonderPlanet

On July 31, 2017, private equity firm Eight Roads invested in software company WonderPlanet

Investment Context
  • This is Eight Roads’ 19th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Eight Roads’ 12th transaction in Japan.
Investment Fate
  • WonderPlanet went public in 2021.

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Investment Summary

Date July 31, 2017
Target WonderPlanet
Sector Software
Investor(s) Eight Roads
Deal Type Venture

Target Company

WonderPlanet

Nagoya, Japan
WonderPlanet designs and develops native language applications and games for smart phones and tablets. It provides 2D and 3D games for iOS and android. WonderPlanet was founded in 2012 and is based in Nagoya , Japan.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

Eight Roads

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 162 of 293
Sector: Software 19 of 46
Type: Venture 141 of 266
Country: Japan 12 of 25
Year: 2017 27 of 38
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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