Diamond Edge Ventures
Corporate VCSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Diamond Edge Ventures backs technology startups with the potential to transform Mitsubishi Chemical Group's core markets and future businesses. Beyond capital, the firm helps portfolio companies pursue co-development and commercialization opportunities with MCG business units, supported by a dedicated commercialization team that liaises between investments and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation businesses. Focus areas span electric vehicles and mobility, advanced and lightweight materials, polymers, films and coatings, electronics, sensors, displays and semiconductors, health and medical devices, food ingredients and packaging, green materials, recycling and renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 14 portfolio companiesNew Materials ×5Cleantech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3Biotech ×3Circular Economy ×3Hardware ×3Deep Tech ×2
HQs:United States×5Australia×1France×1Japan×1
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLicella develops the Cat-HTR hydrothermal liquefaction platform, which converts low-cost, non-food biomass and end-of-life plastics into low-carbon bio-oil for use in advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, biomaterials, and biochemicals.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyNorth Sydney, AU
iAM Marketplace is an online marketplace for additive manufacturing, offering materials such as filaments, photopolymers, and powders alongside hardware, accessories, certified pre-owned equipment, and related services and solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesNew Materials
BO Materials develops novel materials for industrial applications across trillion-dollar industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsMassachusetts, US
Michael Segal(Executive Officer, Director)Anvesh Gurijala(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Miller(Director)Dwight Poler(Director)Andrew Goldman(Director)
Molecular diagnostics company offering clinical PCR systems using automation and microfluidics; acquired by QIAGEN in September 2020.
BiotechHealthtechAlbuquerque, US
Thomas Duensing(Executive Officer)Dennis Hynson(Executive Officer)Jack T. Ball(Director)J. Michael Schafer(Director)Janette Phi(Executive Officer)Bo E.H. Saxberg(Director)
Digilens develops optical display technology using proprietary inkjet printing and holographic processes for mobile computing applications.
Deep TechHardwareSunnyvale, US
Jonathan Waldern(Director)Christopher Pickett(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Suel(Director)Robert Young(Director)Thorsten Alexander Kern(Director)
BoardJim Whims(Director)
Yokogawa Fluence Analytics develops patented process analytics and control technologies, including its ACOMP system for real-time polymer reaction monitoring and its ARGEN static light scattering instrument for biopolymer stability testing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareIoT
Lingrove designs and manufactures Ekoa, a bio-based composite material made from flax and plant resins used as wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork for hospitality, healthcare, and workplace interiors, as well as automotive interior applications.
CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSan Rafael, US
Joseph Luttwak(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTalley Goodson(Director)Thomas Crow(Director)Stephen P. Welker(Director)
Myoridge develops serum-free cell culture media and optimization services for cell cultivation and regenerative medicine applications.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesJapan, JP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Diamond Edge Ventures invest at?
- Diamond Edge Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Diamond Edge Ventures focus on?
- Diamond Edge Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where is Diamond Edge Ventures located?
- Diamond Edge Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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