Archived History

You can view the history of each company before the organizational restructuring on January 1, 2025.

2024

Jan.

GMO NIKKO, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, absorbed GMO AD Marketing, Inc., which was also a consolidated subsidiary.

2022

Apr.

Transitioned from the JASDAQ Standard Market to the Standard Market due to the restructuring of market segments by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Jan.

GMO NIKKO, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, absorbed GMO NIKKO Adcamp, Inc., a subsidiary of the same company.

2021

Dec.

GMO NIKKO, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, acquired the "colleee" point media business from FAN Communications, Inc.

Sep.

The web media business "merumo" of GMO AD Marketing, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, was transferred through an absorption-type company split, with General Link, Inc. as the succeeding company.

2020

Jun.

GMO Solution Partner, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, became a wholly owned subsidiary after acquiring all of its own shares from a third party.

2018

Oct.

GMO NIKKO, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, absorbed its subsidiary, Shift One, Inc., through a merger.

Jan.

Acquired additional shares of GMO AD Marketing, Inc. and GMO NIKKO, Inc., both consolidated subsidiaries, making them wholly owned subsidiaries.

2017

Aug.

Acquired shares of Shift One, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary.

Jul.

GMO Solution Partner, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, absorbed GMO Insight, Inc., which was also a consolidated subsidiary, through a merger.

Jun.

GMO Insight, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, established JWord, Inc. through an incorporation-type company split.

Mar.

As part of a group reorganization, sold Concierge Co., Ltd.

Feb.

The telemarketing business related to internet advertising of GMO AD Marketing, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, was transferred through an absorption-type company split, with GMO Solution Partner, Inc., also a consolidated subsidiary, as the succeeding company.

Jan.

GMO NIKKO, Inc. absorbed GMO Innovators, Inc. through a merger.

2016

Oct.

JWord, Inc. changed its company name to "GMO Insight, Inc."

Jan.

GMO Mobile, Inc., GMO AD Marketing, Inc., and AdCloud, Inc. merged through a business integration. The new company name was established as GMO AD Marketing, Inc.

2015

Jul.

Acquired shares of AdCloud, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary.

Jan.

Transferred our internet advertising business to GMO AD Marketing, Inc. through an absorption-type company split.

2014

Nov.

GMO NIKKO, Inc. absorbed GMO China Concierge, Inc. through a merger.

GMO Mobile, Inc. absorbed GMO Searchteria, Inc. through a merger.

Established GMO AD Marketing, Inc. as a consolidated subsidiary.

Jan.

Acquired shares of GMO Solution Partner, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary.

2013

Oct.

Acquired shares of China Concierge, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary.

Jul.

Merged with Seed Technology, Inc. through an absorption-type merger.

Jun.

Established a joint venture company through a co-investment with Tri-Stage Inc.

Mar.

Acquired shares of JWord, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary.

2012

Jan.

Acquired shares of Searchteria, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary, to strengthen synergies in the smartphone and ad technology sectors.

2011

Sep.

Acquired the mobile advertising agency business from CYBIRD Co., Ltd.

Aug.

Launched "GMO SSP," an advertising inventory optimization service for internet media companies, and "GMO DSP," a service designed to improve ROI (Return on Investment) for advertisers in display advertising.

May.

Launched "ADResult for Smartphone," a smartphone ad network business.

Mar.

Relocated headquarters to Shibuya Center Place, 1-16-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Jan.

Merged with Sanou, Inc. through an absorption-type merger.

2010

Nov.

Acquired shares of NIKKO, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary, to strengthen scale advantages and synergies in the internet advertising business.

Apr.

Acquired shares of Sanou, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary, to enhance the ad network business in the mobile sector.

2009

Nov.

Formed a business alliance with D2 Communications, Inc. (currently D2C, Inc.).

Oct.

Launched "ADResult," a network-based advertising service available for both domestic and international media.

Sep.

Celebrated the 10th anniversary of GMO AD Partners, Inc.

Apr.

Merged with GMO Sunplanning, Inc. through an absorption-type merger.

2008

Jul.

Changed company name to GMO AD Partners, Inc.

Feb.

Formed a capital and business alliance with Cyber Communications Inc.

2007

Jul.

Established GMO Mobile, Inc. as a consolidated subsidiary to strengthen the mobile media business.

Jun.

Acquired the mobile email magazine distribution service "Merumo" from Sharp Corporation.

2006

Oct.

Launched the "Net Professional Early Training Program," a practical seminar designed to support small and medium-sized agencies in entering the online advertising market.

2005

Apr.

e-SMY, Inc. merged with Next Co., Ltd. and was no longer classified as a consolidated subsidiary.

Jan.

Relocated headquarters to 1-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

2004

Dec.

Merged with Power Formation, Inc. through an absorption-type merger.

Nov.

Acquired the internet advertising agency business from AD2, Inc., which was spun off.

Sep.

Merged with Magforce, Inc. through an absorption-type merger.

2003

Jun.

Acquired shares and subscribed to convertible bond-type bonds with stock acquisition rights to strengthen collaboration with Magmag, Inc.

Apr.

Formed a business alliance with Ergo Brains, Inc. to diversify sales channels and began advertising sales for "DEmail."

2002

Dec.

Acquired shares of e-SMY, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary, to strengthen the email advertising distribution business.

Jul.

Opened the Osaka Branch Office in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Jan.

Merged with Media Rep Dot Com, Inc.

2001

Dec.

Launched "Ajaja," an e-CRM solution service utilizing mobile devices.

Sep.

Sold Mag Promotion, Inc. as part of a group reorganization.

Aug.

Launched "MagMag Premium," a paid subscription email magazine distribution service.

Jul.

Began advertising sales for "Fukubiki.com," a sweepstakes-based targeted email distribution service.

Jun.

Merged with Tiara Online, Inc.

Apr.

Relocated headquarters to 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Mar.

Formed a business alliance with Tiara Online, Inc.

2000

Dec.

Established Magforce, Inc. (a consolidated subsidiary) in collaboration with Kanematsu Computer Systems, Inc. and other partners to strengthen the mobile email advertising distribution business.

Sep.

Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange NASDAQ Japan Market (currently Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ Market).

1999

Dec.

Commenced operations with the advertising sales of "MagMag!"

Sep.

Established in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho) with a capital of 10 million yen, with the business purpose of providing an "Email Advertising Distribution Service."

2024

Nov.

Launches a high-performance GPU cloud service "GMO GPU Cloud".

Jun.

Entered into an absorption-type company split agreement with GMO AD Partners, Inc. as part of the reorganization of GMO Internet Group's internet infrastructure business.

Apr.

Certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for its cloud program supply assurance plan under the Economic Security Promotion Act.

2023

Nov.

Held the first AI event "GMO AI Meet Up 2023."

Oct.

Launched a joint research project with the Division of Cancer Biology, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo on the identification and clinical application of human senescent cells using generative AI.

Made its first appearance at the "Internet Governance Forum Kyoto 2023," organized by the United Nations.

Sep.

Conducted the AI literacy test "GMO AI Passport."

Appointed Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the Graduate School of The University of Tokyo as an advisor.

Jun.

GMO Internet Group helds its inaugural AI-Powered Design Contest.

Launched GPU-equipped hosting services and .ai domain offerings.

Apr.

The first cohort of the "New Graduate Annual Salary 7.1 Million Yen Program" and "Regional No.1 Recruitment" joined the company.

Jan.

Held the first large-scale music festival "GMO SONIC 2023," supporting youth culture.

2022

Jul.

Opened "GMO OLYMPIA," a completely free fitness gym, inside the Second Headquarters (Shibuya Fukuras) office.

2021

Dec.

Launched initiatives to achieve "No.1 Salary," introducing the "710 Program" to offer the highest salary for new graduates, starting with the 2023 recruitment cycle.

Nov.

Renamed the Setagaya Business Square, a high-rise complex directly connected to Yōga Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, as "GMO Internet TOWER."

Feb.

Opened the satellite office "GMO hinata Office" in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.

2020

Dec.

GMO Internet, Inc. (now GMO Internet Group, Inc.) became the first in Japan to obtain a full license for an SA-configured local 5G wireless station and launched a local 5G test environment in its office.

Nov.

GMO Internet, Inc. (now GMO Internet Group, Inc.) opened a customer support center in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Feb.

The birth of GMOism (style).

2019

Dec.

Opened "Synergy Café GMO Yours FUKURAS," a communication space inside GMO Internet Group's Second Headquarters (Shibuya Fukuras).

May

The number of users of GMO Internet Group's internet infrastructure services surpassed 10 million.

2018

Sep.

CyberAgent, Inc., DeNA Co., Ltd., mixi, Inc., and GMO Internet, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) launched the "SHIBUYA BIT VALLEY" project, aiming to establish Shibuya as a global technology hub in the IT sector. As part of this initiative, they hosted the tech conference "BIT VALLEY 2018."

Apr.

GMO Internet, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) opened the "GMO kitaQ" engineering center in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, for service monitoring and operational maintenance.

2017

Dec.

GMO Internet Group announced the introduction of a system that allows employees to receive a portion of their salary in Bitcoin.

Sep.

GMO Internet, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) announced its entry into the cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) mining business.

2014

Nov.

Acquired "Z.com," the world's shortest domain, for 800 million yen and designated it as the global brand of GMO Internet Group.

2013

Jul.

GMO Internet, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) launched the new VPS brand "ConoHa byGMO."

2011

Aug.

Opened the childcare facility "Kids Room GMO Bears" as part of GMO Internet Group's employee benefits program.

Jun.

Significantly expanded GMO Internet Group's employee benefits facilities and opened the communication space "Synergy Café GMO Yours."

2009

Jul.

GMO Internet, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) launched "GMO Tokutoku BB," an internet provider service that became the core offering of its access business.

2001

Apr.

"InterQ, Inc." changed its name to Global Media Online, Inc. (currently GMO Internet Group, Inc.) and relocated its headquarters to Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka, Shibuya-ku.

2000

Aug.

Formed a business alliance with Cobalt Networks, Inc. and launched "interQ Marugoto Server," a low-cost, high-quality data center service.

1999

Sep.

Launched the "Discount Domain Dotcom" service (currently Onamae.com), marking the start of the domain business.

Aug.

Became the first independent internet venture and internet service provider in Japan to go public over-the-counter (OTC) within 3 years and 8 months of entering the internet business (Stock Code: 9449).

Apr.

Selected by ICANN as the only commercial domain name registrar in Asia and Japan.

1997

Nov.

Launched "interQ OFFICE," a membership-based, corporate-oriented service offering free domain registration, email, and homepage services.

Oct.

Launched "interQ MEMBERS," a membership-based internet connection service that does not require a credit card. Users could sign up online and gain immediate access even without a credit card.

1995

Dec.

Launched "interQ ORIGINAL," the world's first non-membership internet access and service business, marking the start of the access business.

Nov.

Recognizing the growing prominence of the internet, changed the company name to "InterQ, Inc." and shifted full focus to the internet business, making a full-scale entry into the industry.

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