Acario Innovation
Corporate VCSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Growth · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Acario focuses on funding companies in the new energy economy and sustainability sectors, including mobility, energy storage, and next-generation customer and energy services. The firm aims to create open innovation and advance research and development in the energy sector, while supporting Tokyo Gas's decarbonization goals and the transformation of the LNG value chain to establish a mutually beneficial ecosystem for consumers and businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 18 portfolio companiesEnergy ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Cleantech ×4Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Cloud Computing ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United States×4Japan×2Portugal×1
Investments · 18 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. The company combines meteorology, power market expertise, and machine learning to help customers optimize resource allocation and grid reliability.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS
Sean Kelly(Founder & CEO)Abe Stanway(Founder)
California Catalysts develops advanced materials and catalysts for hydrogen electrolysis using AI-driven discovery methods. The company partners with electrolyzer manufacturers to commercialize low-cost, non-iridium catalysts and coatings that improve green hydrogen production performance and economics.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsLos Angeles, US
Nathan Lewis(Chief Scientific Advisor)Jim DiSanto(Co-founder, Board Director, Executive Consultant)
CorPower Ocean develops wave energy converters that transform ocean waves into electricity through biologically-inspired technology. The company operates in the renewable energy sector, targeting commercial-scale wave energy deployment globally.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLisbon, PT
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)
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
WP Engine provides managed hosting and platform services for WordPress websites, serving companies and agencies of all sizes with infrastructure, tools, and support. The company also offers industry-tailored solutions and developer-focused products across the WordPress ecosystem.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Jason Cohen(Founder)
MESON develops spatial intelligence technology combining AR, VR, and AI to create new perspectives and shared experiences. The company works with various enterprises to build products that expand how people perceive and understand reality.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
小林 (Kobayashi)
Novity provides predictive maintenance AI technology for industrial manufacturers to prevent unplanned downtime and improve production reliability. The company combines physics models with machine learning to forecast the health of manufacturing assets.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
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. The company develops and commercializes its patented WindFloat product portfolio for developers, utilities, and power producers pursuing renewable energy generation.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware<UNKNOWN>, US
Alexia AubaultAaron Smith
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, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Acario Innovation located?
- Acario Innovation is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
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