GMO Internet
GMO Internet Group (TSE:9449) is a publicly traded Japanese internet conglomerate operating across infrastructure, cybersecurity, payments, media, and cryptocurrency, serving SMBs and enterprises through subsidiaries like Onamae.com, ConoHa, GMO GPU Cloud, and GMO Payment Gateway, with emerging expansion into humanoid robotics.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What GMO Internet does
GMO Internet Group (TSE:9449) is a publicly traded Japanese internet services conglomerate founded in 1991, operating across five business segments: Internet Infrastructure (domain registration via Onamae.com, VPS hosting via ConoHa, cloud services), Internet Security (GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, GMO Flatt Security, GMO Brand Security, GMO GlobalSign for SSL/PKI), Internet Advertising & Media, Internet Finance (41% stake in TSE-listed GMO Payment Gateway, online banking), and Cryptocurrency Assets (proprietary 12nm semiconductor mining chips, GYEN yen stablecoin). The group comprises approximately 120 subsidiary and affiliated companies with 8,200+ group partners, generating revenue in the ¥1.8 trillion range (~$12B) with a ¥350 billion market capitalization. Its core technology stack includes the NVIDIA-powered GMO GPU Cloud (ranked 37th globally on TOP500 and 1st in Japan on Green500) and the Takumi byGMO autonomous AI security agent processing 20M+ package downloads daily. The group derives revenue primarily through subscription and recurring fees (hosting, SSL, security SaaS), transaction fees (payment processing), and consumer-facing services across both B2B enterprise and SMB/consumer segments.
The company pursues a multi-channel go-to-market: self-serve online platforms for SMBs and consumers (Onamae.com, ConoHa, SUZURI), direct enterprise sales for cybersecurity and cloud services, strategic partnerships with financial institutions (most notably the MUFG GMO Security joint venture distributing cybersecurity through Japan's largest bank), and emerging physical AI distribution through the Unitree Robotics humanoid robot partnership. Distribution is supported by major marketing channels including the bi-annual GMO Security Conference (largest domestic in its category), sponsorship of Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026, and the GMO Arena Saitama naming rights deal (¥550M annually, 2026-2032). Management is led by founder and Group Representative Kumagai Masatoshi, with a bench that includes former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lieutenant General Hiroe Jiro heading cybersecurity and AI strategy. The group's security subsidiaries have won world #1 rankings in DEF CON Cloud Village CTF (2023, 2024, 2025), SECCON CTF, and numerous other competitions, supporting a positioning as a security research-led organization.
GMO Internet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GMO Internet
- Legal name
- GMOインターネットグループ株式会社
- Website
- https://gmo.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- GMO Internet Group (TSE:9449) is a publicly traded Japanese internet conglomerate operating across infrastructure, cybersecurity, payments, media, and cryptocurrency, serving SMBs and enterprises through subsidiaries like Onamae.com, ConoHa, GMO GPU Cloud, and GMO Payment Gateway, with emerging expansion into humanoid robotics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GMO Internet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Internet Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Secrets Management & Machine Identity (API keys, certificates, workload identity) (HDAEAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- IP Address Management (IPAM) & DNS/DHCP (DDI) (HDAFAMAE), Cybersecurity, Identity & OTA Update Management for Connected Vehicles (TLAEAFAO), Decentralized GPU/AI Compute Networks (training/inference, GPU renting, model hosting) (FSAPALAC)
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Where GMO Internet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
GMO Internet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Internet Infrastructure: Domain registration services (Onamae.com), VPS hosting (Onamae.com Rental Server VPS, ConoHa), cloud hosting for social games (GMO AppsCloud), SSL certificates (GMO GlobalSign), and related infrastructure services. Primarily subscription and usage-based recurring revenue.
- Internet Advertising & Media: Online advertising services and media platforms within the group.
- Internet Finance / Payment Services: Payment gateway services (GMO Payment Gateway), financial services through group companies, online banking (GMO Aozora Net Bank). Transaction-based and subscription revenue.
- Cryptocurrency Assets: Cryptocurrency mining operations using proprietary semiconductor technology, and cryptocurrency-related financial services including the GYEN stablecoin.
- Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity solutions delivered through subsidiaries including vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, brand security monitoring, SSL/TLS certificates. Revenue from professional services, SaaS subscriptions, and managed services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Saitama Super Arena naming rights sponsorship |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels10 records
GMO Internet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GMO Internet Group delivers end-to-end internet infrastructure and digital services through five segments: domain registration and cloud hosting (Onamae.com, ConoHa), payment processing (GMO Payment Gateway), SSL/PKI certificates (GlobalSign), cybersecurity services (Ierae, Flatt Security, Brand Security), and cryptocurrency/fintech operations. The group also distributes Unitree humanoid robots in Japan and runs AI/robotics deployment programs for enterprise customers including airline ground operations.
Product overview
GMO Internet Group is a diversified Japanese internet services conglomerate operating across five business segments: Internet Infrastructure, Internet Security, Internet Advertising & Media, Internet Finance, and Cryptocurrency. The group comprises approximately 120 subsidiary companies and operates a portfolio of major consumer and enterprise-facing brands. Key products include domain registration and hosting services (Onamae.com, ConoHa), high-performance GPU cloud computing (GMO GPU Cloud), e-commerce platforms (SUZURI, GMO Make Shop), payment processing (GMO Payment Gateway), and a comprehensive cybersecurity suite encompassing SSL/encryption services (GMO GlobalSign), offensive security testing (GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, GMO Flatt Security), and brand protection (GMO Brand Security). The group has recently expanded into AI and robotics, establishing humanoid robot partnerships, AI content production studios, and developing AI-powered autonomous security agents (Takumi byGMO). The diversified structure combines infrastructure services with AI/ML capabilities and robotics initiatives.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ConoHa byGMO: Cloud hosting and server services platform operated by GMO Pepabo.
- Onamae.com
- GMO Flatt Security
- GMO GPU Cloud
Products and services
- Onamae.com Domain registration service and VPS hosting offering low-cost rental server solutions with large capacity disks and memory for SMBs and individual entrepreneurs.
- ConoHa byGMO Cloud hosting and VPS service platform offering various cloud infrastructure solutions for developers and businesses through a self-serve portal.
- GMO GlobalSign SSL certificate and digital certificate authority services for secure communications, identity verification, and PKI management.
- GMO GPU Cloud High-performance GPU cloud service powered by NVIDIA technology for machine learning, deep learning, and AI development workloads, supporting Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) functionality.
- Takumi byGMO AI-powered autonomous security vulnerability diagnosis agent that analyzes source code and demo environments for security issues, with Guard (malware package blocking) and Runner (CI/CD environment recording) capabilities.
- GMO Payment Gateway (GMO-PG) Payment processing and fintech services including global payment processing with cross-border acceptance across multiple countries and currencies.
- GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Cybersecurity services specializing in web application, smartphone app, IoT, automotive vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, forensic investigation, and CSIRT support.
- GMO Flatt Security Cybersecurity services company providing vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and AI-powered security solutions targeting developers and engineering teams.
- GMO Brand Security Brand security services monitoring and removing counterfeit and impersonation threats across the internet.
- SUZURI On-demand original goods creation and sales platform allowing users to create and sell custom merchandise without inventory risk, featuring public API integration.
- GMO Make Shop E-commerce platform services for online store creation and management.
- GMO AI & Robotics Trading Domestic authorized distributor for Unitree Robotics providing sales, deployment support, software development, and maintenance services for humanoid and quadruped robots.
- MUFG GMO Security Joint venture cybersecurity company providing enterprise cybersecurity consulting, diagnosis, and education services, distributed through MUFG Bank customer base.
- GMO Japanese YEN Stablecoin (GYEN) Yen-pegged stablecoin built on blockchain technology for cryptocurrency and digital financial services.
- GMO AppsCloud Cloud hosting solution optimized for social games with proven performance in serving social game workloads.
- GMO Sign Electronic signature service for secure digital document workflows.
- GMO Samurai Content Studio Joint venture content production company combining GMO Internet Group's internet infrastructure capabilities with Samurai Partners' content production expertise, operating studios for content services.
Companies that use GMO Internet
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
GMO Internet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability13 records
Feature5 records
GMO Internet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Unitree RoboticscoreGMO AI & Robotics Trading became the domestic authorized distributor for Unitree Robotics humanoid and quadruped robots in June 2026. Provides one-stop services including sales, deployment support, software development, and maintenance for Unitree G1 humanoid robots and Go2-W quadruped robots. Unitree is the world's No.1 humanoid robot manufacturer by shipment volume.
- New entity: GMO National Security Inc.coreGMO Cybersecurity by Ierae established 'GMO National Security Inc.' in May 2026, expanding the company's national security service offerings.
- Japan Airlines (日本航空)coreJapan Airlines partnership deploying Unitree G1 humanoid robots at Haneda Airport for baggage handling and aircraft cabin cleaning. Two-year phased trial beginning May 2026 through 2028. Japan's first deployment of humanoid robots in real-world airport operations, addressing severe labor shortages.
- Humanoids Summit / ALM VenturesminorGMO Internet Group served as signature sponsor of Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026, the inaugural Asia edition of the summit held May 28–29, 2026 at Takanawa Gateway Convention Center. Over 40 speakers and exhibitors. Hiroshi Ishiguro delivered opening keynote with live Geminoid humanoid robot demonstration.
- Preferred NetworkscorePreferred Networks and GMO Internet Group, through GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, agreed to establish a joint venture company 'GMO Preferred Security Inc.' in March 2026. Combining PFN's AI technology with GMO's cybersecurity capabilities.
- Saitama Super Arena / Saitama PrefecturecoreNaming rights partnership: Saitama Super Arena nicknamed 'GMO Arena Saitama' for April 2026 to March 2032. Annual naming rights fee ¥550 million (FY2027-2031). Arena improvements planned include AI integration, robotics, high-speed communications, and hospitality facilities. Arena reopening scheduled April 2027 after renovations.
- Samurai PartnerscoreJoint venture company 'GMO Samurai Content Studio, Inc.' established in March 2026. Combines GMO Internet Group's internet infrastructure capabilities with Samurai Partners' content production expertise. GMO Internet Group holds 50.1% and Samurai Partners holds 49.9% of the 100 million yen capital. Operates studios including GMO Global Studio and a planned Shibuya location.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (MUFG GMO Security Inc. founding)coreMUFG GMO Security Inc. established January 2026 at Celrian Tower, Shibuya, Tokyo. Three-way joint venture: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank 50.1%, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae 40.0%, GMO Internet Group 9.9%. President: Hamane Yoshio. Website: mufg-gmo.security
- Mitsubishi UFJ Bank / MUFGcoreJoint venture company 'MUFG GMO Security Inc.' established January 2026. Joint venture for cybersecurity services targeting enterprise and SME clients. Mitsubishi UFJ Bank holds 50.1%, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae holds 40%, GMO Internet Group holds 9.9%. Provides cybersecurity consulting, diagnosis, and education services.
- Macnica Inc.coreCollaboration between Macnica and GMO Internet to develop and utilize generative AI on the NVIDIA-accelerated 'GMO GPU Cloud.' Macnica supports companies' digital transformation and accelerated growth by leveraging GMO's GPU cloud infrastructure powered by NVIDIA technology.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GMO Internet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Japanese internet infrastructure provider offering cloud, hosting, network services, and security to enterprise and SMB customers. Closely comparable to GMO's Onamae.com / ConoHa / cloud and security portfolio with similar Japan-centric service breadth and B2B/B2C mix.
- Sakura Internet: Japan-based hosting, VPS, and dedicated-server provider that has built out a large domestic GPU cloud business (Sakura High-Compute Platform). Direct overlap with GMO's ConoHa and GMO GPU Cloud offerings, particularly for AI/ML training customers.
- GoDaddy: Global domain registration, web hosting, and SMB website services company. Directly comparable to GMO's Onamae.com and ConoHa businesses across product, target customer (SMB/individual), and self-serve GTM motion, though at much larger scale.
- DigitalOcean: Cloud infrastructure (VPS, compute, storage, Kubernetes) targeted at developers and SMBs. Directly comparable to GMO's ConoHa, GMO AppsCloud, and ConoHa AI/GPU Cloud; serves a similar self-serve developer persona globally.
- Cloudflare: Global internet infrastructure and security platform spanning edge networking, DDoS protection, certificates, DNS, and zero-trust security. Overlaps with GMO's GMO GlobalSign (PKI/SSL), Onamae.com (DNS/domain), and cybersecurity subsidiaries; Cloudflare operates at much larger scale.
Broad incumbents
- Rakuten Group: Japanese internet conglomerate spanning e-commerce, fintech (Rakuten Pay), mobile/telecom, cloud, and digital content. Overlaps with GMO Internet Group's diversified internet-infrastructure-plus-fintech footprint, though with stronger consumer-brand orientation.
- KDDI: Major Japanese telecom that has built a substantial cloud and data-center business (KDDI SmartDrone, cloud services, IoT connectivity) competing with GMO in hosting, cloud, and connected-device services from a much larger network position.
- SoftBank Corp: Japanese telecom operator with significant cloud, AI compute, and IoT/security offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping network, cloud, and security portfolios to GMO's internet infrastructure and cybersecurity segments.
- NTT Data Group: Large Japanese IT services and consulting group with cloud, hosting, security, and payment-adjacent services for enterprises and governments. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise IT, cloud, and managed-services portfolios.
Regional players
- Digital Garage: Japanese internet/fintech group with operating businesses in digital marketing, payments (Veritrans), crypto assets, and venture investment. Comparable to GMO's internet finance, advertising, and crypto-asset segments, with comparable Japan-centric positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GMO Internet social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
GMO Internet financial estimates
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GMO Internet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
GMO Internet subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
GMO Internet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors5 records
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GMO Internet M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A5 records
Investments11 records
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Frequently asked questions about GMO Internet
What does GMO Internet do?
GMO Internet Group delivers end-to-end internet infrastructure and digital services through five segments: domain registration and cloud hosting (Onamae.com, ConoHa), payment processing (GMO Payment Gateway), SSL/PKI certificates (GlobalSign), cybersecurity services (Ierae, Flatt Security, Brand Security), and cryptocurrency/fintech operations. The group also distributes Unitree humanoid robots in Japan and runs AI/robotics deployment programs for enterprise customers including airline ground operations.
Is GMO Internet a public or private company?
GMO Internet is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was GMO Internet founded?
GMO Internet was founded in 1991. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is GMO Internet based?
GMO Internet is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does GMO Internet make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Internet Infrastructure is the primary driver. The others are internet Advertising & Media, internet Finance / Payment Services, cryptocurrency Assets and cybersecurity Services.
Who are GMO Internet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), Sakura Internet, GoDaddy, DigitalOcean and Cloudflare. Broad incumbents are Rakuten Group, KDDI, SoftBank Corp and NTT Data Group. Digital Garage is listed as a regional player.
Does GMO Internet have an API?
Yes. SUZURI offers a public developer API enabling programmatic access to core platform functions including product search and retrieval, material upload and management, item listing by category (e.g., T-shirts, mugs), user profile information, favorites (zukkyun) operations, activity tracking, and product placement preview and comparison tools. Authentication is via API tokens issued through the SUZURI Developer portal. A community-built MCP (Model Context Protocol) server (@kurotaky/suzuri-mcp-server) wraps the SUZURI API to enable AI assistant integration with the platform. Developer documentation is at suzuri.jp/developer.
What industry is GMO Internet in?
GMO Internet's product category is Internet Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAJAJ, Secrets Management & Machine Identity (API keys, certificates, workload identity), with a secondary code of HDAFAMAE, IP Address Management (IPAM) & DNS/DHCP (DDI). Its NAICS code is 518210 and its SIC code is 3571.