Acario Innovation
Corporate VCSan Mateo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Acario focuses on the intersection of energy innovation and the commercialization of early-stage products. Backed by Tokyo Gas, it invests in and partners with startups working in the new energy economy and sustainability, dedicating both capital and hands-on time to help these companies bring differentiated products to market and drive the transition toward the future of energy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 27 portfolio companiesEnergy ×8Cleantech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Climate Tech ×2
HQs:United States×6Japan×3Portugal×1
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmperon provides AI-driven energy forecasting and real-time grid analytics to utilities, renewable generators, and energy market participants across North America, Europe, and Australia.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS
Sean Kelly(Founder & CEO)Abe Stanway(Founder)Timothy Healy(Director)Catherine Flax(Director)Michael D'Aurizio(Director)
BoardTyler Lancaster(Director)
California Catalysts develops advanced materials and catalysts for hydrogen electrolysis using AI-driven discovery methods.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsLos Angeles, US
Jim DiSanto(Co-founder, Board Director, Executive Consultant)
BoardNathan Lewis(Chief Scientific Advisor)
CorPower Ocean develops wave energy converters that transform ocean waves into electricity through biologically-inspired technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLisbon, PT
Science-backed carbon removal portfolios helping businesses reach net-zero goals.
Digital Grid operates Japan's first private electricity trading platform, enabling renewable energy procurement, environmental value trading, and aggregation services through digital market mechanisms for energy distribution.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyTokyo, JP
Yusuke Toyota(Representative Director & CEO)
San Francisco, US
Muffadal Ghadiali(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Paul Straub(Director)Julie Lein(Director)Naeem Zafar(Director)
Company focused on solving energy issues (Tokyo Gas portfolio).
End-to-end software platform for energy storage development (Acquired).
Geli Energy Software develops design, automation, and management software for energy storage systems serving project developers, OEMs, financiers, and operators across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale markets.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSSilicon Valley, US
Zero Carbon System develops direct air capture technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to address climate change.
CleantechClimate Tech
Heila EDGE modular energy platform connecting and optimizing distributed energy resources (Acquired).
EnergySomerville, US
Peter Luchetti(Director)Jose Jamil Dunia Dahdah(Director)Francisco Andres Morocz Bazzani(Executive Officer, Director)
Energy storage systems built from repurposed EV batteries for backup power and grid resilience.
Principle Power provides technology and engineering services for floating offshore wind turbines, enabling wind farms to be deployed in deep water and challenging seabed conditions worldwide.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware<UNKNOWN>, US
Alexia AubaultAaron Smith
SIRC develops IoT sensor devices and cloud platform solutions for energy monitoring and digital transformation.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyIoTOsaka, JP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Acario Innovation invest at?
- Acario Innovation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Acario Innovation focus on?
- Acario Innovation focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Acario Innovation located?
- Acario Innovation is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
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