Energy Startups

Yanekara is a University of Tokyo deeptech startup working at the intersection of technology and energy, cloud-controlling distributed power sources such as EVs, batteries, and heat-pump water heaters across homes and offices to form a networked virtual power plant. It develops home battery storage systems and EV charging controllers for commercial vehicles.

2 investors

iGrid (Aiグリッド・ソリューションズ) provides renewable energy and grid solutions, including on-site PPA solar power supply, retail electricity, energy management systems, and AI-based forecasting of power usage and generation. It serves commercial facilities such as supermarkets in Japan and operates under the R.E.A.L. New Energy Platform brand.

2 investors

Wavelet develops vibration-based monitoring systems using ultra-compact seismic sources (PASS) for carbon dioxide storage sites, geothermal development, and energy resource exploration. The technology enables continuous monitoring of subsurface conditions to detect CO2 leakage and support Japan's carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

2 investors

EnerBank develops digital platforms for energy procurement and decarbonization. The company operates an electricity auction system, an environmental value trading platform, and a digital concierge service to simplify energy sourcing and reduce carbon emissions for corporate clients in Japan.

2 investors

Nagaoka manufactures water treatment and intake equipment (including groundwater intake screens, water processing systems, and seawater intake technology) and oil refining equipment such as reactor screen internals. The company serves the water and energy industries, with its screen internals supplied to over 65 countries.

2 investors

Hibot develops robotics solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, with a focus on automating dangerous and demanding tasks that are unsafe for human workers. The company specializes in 3D applications including inspection, maintenance, and tasks in hazardous environments.

2 investors

Hyperstrong (Beijing HyperStrong Technology, stock code 688411) develops, manufactures, and services energy storage systems and provides integrated turnkey storage solutions. It serves customers across the power value chain, including conventional and renewable power generation, smart grids, end-users, and smart microgrids.

2 investors

CTNS (Creative Technology & Sustainability) is a battery pack intelligence platform that integrates design, production, and operation to bridge the gap between cell makers and product makers. Founded in 2017, it serves mission-critical, high-mix low-volume markets such as robotics, industrial mobility, drones/UAM, and industrial ESS with standardized design, AI-based manufacturing, and operational data management solutions.

1 investor

Alon operates a digitally connected electric vehicle charging ecosystem in South Korea, moving beyond hardware-centric charging to make charging more convenient for users and management safer for operators. Its charging stations are deployed at sites such as universities, hotels, apartment complexes, and offices.

1 investor

Ingine develops and commercializes wave power generation technology, building offshore wave energy plants and also entering solar power projects. The company operates internationally with local entities and projects in the UK, Vietnam, Canada, and Indonesia.

1 investor

Looop is an electricity retail business operating in Japan that offers power sales services to customers. The company also operates renewable energy generation projects and logistics infrastructure.

1 investor

Smart Energy develops and operates renewable energy generation facilities (solar, wind, and hydroelectric) and provides operations and maintenance, asset management, and financial advisory services to retailers and generators in Japan's energy sector.

1 investor

Drishya AI Labs builds an AI platform that reads engineering documents like P&IDs, isometrics, and datasheets to turn them into structured, computable facility data. It serves operators of process-intensive industrial facilities such as oil and gas, LNG, refining, petrochemicals, power generation, and mining.

1 investor

HTEC develops hydrogen infrastructure and fueling solutions to support zero-emission transportation and industrial applications across North America and globally. The company operates hydrogen stations, provides engineering services, and offers leasing and technology solutions for fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen use.

1 investor

Mavi Innovations develops hydrokinetic tidal and river turbines, along with supporting engineering services such as current measurement instruments, load cells, CFD modeling, and power/energy management systems that integrate tidal power with battery storage and diesel grids. Its work focuses on providing renewable tidal energy for remote and off-grid communities, with demonstration projects on Canada's Pacific Coast and Winnipeg River.

1 investor

Portable Electric makes Voltstack battery energy storage systems that provide quiet, portable clean power as an alternative to diesel generators, used by sectors such as film production. The company presents its systems as mobile e-Generators for on-location power needs.

1 investor

VoltSafe builds a prongless magnetic plug for high-power electrical applications, with patented replacements for household, commercial, industrial, marine, defence, emergency services and electric/autonomous vehicle uses. The company is a Canadian hardware and cleantech startup based in Vancouver.

1 investor

17.eco works on making clean energy transportable to address curtailment and transmission congestion in the renewable energy sector.

1 investor

1KOMMA5° provides residential clean-energy systems that combine solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and EV wallboxes, coordinated by its Heartbeat AI energy management software to optimize electricity use and offer dynamic power pricing. It serves homeowners through a network of regional master installers across Germany and Europe.

1 investor

OnePlanet Recycling operates a facility that processes end-of-life solar modules through a fully automated process, recovering glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, and plastics that are reintegrated into industrial supply chains with zero waste to landfill. The company serves the renewable energy and materials recycling industries with a closed-loop recycling solution designed for scale and environmental accountability.

1 investor

1PointFive develops carbon removal and storage hubs using Direct Air Capture and geologic sequestration to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it underground, offering carbon dioxide removal credits to businesses. It serves hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, maritime, and industry, and is building sequestration hubs along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

1 investor

24M develops advanced battery technologies to reduce costs, improve safety, and enhance sustainability for energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company works with energy storage integrators, EV manufacturers, and OEMs to enable the transition to cleaner energy solutions.

1 investor

360 Energy provides mobile gas offtake infrastructure that captures stranded natural gas at oil and gas wellsites and converts it into onsite electricity for energy-dense computing workloads. It serves oil and gas operators seeking to reduce flaring, avoid well shut-ins, and monetize otherwise-wasted gas, with a focus on Texas oilfields.

1 investor

3DSolar develops micro 3D solar cell technology that increases power density and thermal performance compared to traditional flat panel designs. The company targets renewable energy generation for residential, commercial, and microgrid applications.

1 investor