Energy & Environment Investment

Coconala operates a skills marketplace that matches individuals offering services with those seeking them, covering categories from design and writing to legal consultation and technology services.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP

鈴歩鈴木 歩(Representative Director, President & CEO)

Co-investorsDBDBJ Capital

Ample builds a modular battery-swapping technology that delivers a full charge to any electric vehicle in under five minutes using lego-like swappable battery modules, without requiring carmakers to redesign their cars.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsCICivilization Ventures Management, LlcJAJazzya InvestmentsNENew Ground VenturesSTStart CapitalTRTransform Capital ManagementTRTRIREC+4 more

Anaphite develops DCP®, a dry coating powder technology platform, for use in applications such as solid-state batteries and silicon anodes.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsBristol, GB

Samuel BurrowinAlex HewittinJSJoe Stevenson(CEO)in

Co-investorsBLBlue Wire CapitalELElbow Beach CapitalMAManiv MobilityOXOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)WOWorld FundZEZero Carbon Capital+1 more

A Japanese manufacturer of specialized laboratory and measurement equipment including benchtop X-ray irradiation devices, waveform analysis instruments, and portable radiation detection equipment for research and educational applications.

Deep TechHardwareIoTMedical DevicesSemiconductors浜松市, JP

小池 昭史(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUNDSHShizuoka CapitalUNUntroD Capital

ASF is a Japanese EV venture that designs and builds original electric vehicles from scratch to Japanese standards, including the ASF2.0 commercial light van aimed at business drivers.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationOsaka, JP

飯塚 裕恭(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Hitomi Furikado(Representative Director & President)振角 ひとみ(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsSBSBI Investment

Astroscale develops on-orbit servicing solutions, providing end-to-end services covering mission licensing, spectrum acquisition, insurance, and operations to support the circular space economy.

Circular EconomyDeep TechSpace TechTokyo, JP

NONobu Okada(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsASaSTARTSMSMBC Venture CapitalSUSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.UTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

Earthene provides an AI-powered platform for measuring, reducing and reporting CO2 emissions and ESG data across enterprise supply chains.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsDADAIKIN INDUSTRIESGMGMO VenturePartnersJEJERAMEMetaProp VenturesRIRicohSOSony Ventures Corporation+3 more

Atmoph develops a smart digital window device that displays landscapes from around the world, allowing users to experience views from different natural locations within their homes.

ConsumerHardwareIoTKyoto, JP

KNKyohei Nakano(Founder)in

Co-investorsMOMonozukuri Ventures

CRE Group develops, manages, and operates logistics real estate facilities in Japan.

Logistics & Supply ChainPropTech

Co-investorsSUSumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing

Cynaps develops AI and IoT technology platforms designed to be accessible to non-specialists, enabling organizations to solve complex social and operational challenges through simplified deployment of advanced technologies.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS

岩屋雄介(代表取締役)

DeepForest Technologies develops drone and deep learning-based forest analysis software to identify tree species and monitor forest condition, serving forestry operators and carbon credit markets.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate Tech栃木県足利市, JP

大西 信德

Echandia manufactures advanced maritime battery systems for vessel electrification, designed on proven lithium titanate oxide (LTO) technology.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsCOCourse Corrected VC Holding IIINIndustrifondenS2S2G Investments

EV Motors Japan (EVモーターズ・ジャパン) develops and sells electric vehicles including EV buses, e-logistics vehicles, e-trikes, and green slow mobility, along with charging equipment and proprietary technologies such as active inverters and energy management.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationKita-Kyushu, JP

Co-investorsIYIyogin CapitalSHShizuoka Capital

Faeger generates and sells agriculture-derived carbon credits, working with farmers, local governments, and agricultural cooperatives (JA) to implement decarbonization farming methods and produce traceable credits.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesBiotechCleantechClimate Tech

Co-investorsJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSUSumisho Venture PartnersNONorinchukin CapitalTOTokio Marine Holdings

Glamo Inc. develops IoT devices and software for home automation, centered on its "iRemocon" networked appliance-control products for consumers and businesses.

ConsumerHardwareIoTTokyo, JP

後藤 功(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

The page describes IQ Energy Management, an energy optimization software that uses AI and machine learning to forecast household energy production and consumption, calculate optimal energy use, and control solar, battery, and grid energy systems for residential customers seeking cost savings or grid independence.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsGEGET FundMUMunich Venture PartnersCECentricaSESET VenturesSHShell Ventures

H2L develops interface technology that connects human body sensations to computers, conducting research across hardware, software, AI, and robotics for applications including BodySharing technology.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFuture of WorkHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP

玉絵玉城 絵美(代表取締役CEO)川渕 一郎(取締役CRO)冨岡 万琴(取締役COO)

Co-investorsJOJoyance PartnersSOSony Ventures Corporation

Hatch Work operates a "Space Platform for Mobility," including the At-Parking service for monthly parking lots and related park-and-ride and building/space businesses in Japan.

MarketplacesMobility & TransportationPropTech

Masuda(Representative)

Impact Circle builds a global team of experts in business development, microfinance, and governance to create social impact in both Japan and emerging markets.

FintechImpact & Social GoodSocialTokyo, JP

STSatoshi Takahashi(Representative Director & CEO)in

Co-investorsINInclusion JapanRERelic

Innowatts offers an AI-powered SaaS platform that delivers energy load forecasting and customer insights for energy providers, including retail energy providers and utilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSHouston, US

SSSiddhartha Sachdeva(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsENEnergy Impact PartnersEVEvergy VenturesSHShell Ventures

Jmty operates a community marketplace platform that connects people within local regions to share information, services, and goods that address hyperlocal needs and community challenges.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocialTokyo, JP

加藤 貴博(Representative Director / CEO)

Kasumigaseki Capital builds and operates businesses across logistics (frozen warehouse networks), hospitality (fav and FAV LUX hotel brands), and healthcare sectors, focused on meeting identified social needs in Japan.

FintechHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechTokyo, JP

Ogawa Hiroyuki(Chairman of the Board)Koji Kawamoto

LE System develops vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technology for energy storage, including electrolyte manufacturing and vanadium recovery processes with a focus on recyclability.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy

Lilz develops AI cloud software specialized for remote inspection and wireless IoT camera systems for infrastructure and facility monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTOkinawa, JP

Co-investorsBEBeta venture capitalJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsJRJR East Start UP

Mikawaya21 operates "Magokoro Support," a concierge service for seniors in Japan where local staff help with everyday tasks ranging from changing light bulbs and home cleaning to introducing professionals and helping choose gifts.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

mui develops the mui Board, a natural-wood smart home controller that lets users send handwritten and voice messages, control connected lighting, air conditioning and speakers, display calendar events, and access alarms, weather and radio through a touch-sensitive wooden panel.

EnergyHardwareIoT

KOKaz Oki(Founder)in

Co-investorsMOMonozukuri Ventures

NABLA Mobility provides digital technologies and machine learning solutions that help airlines optimize operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechMobility & TransportationSaaS

STShinji Tanaka(Founder)in

Co-investorsDNDnx VenturesCACathay InnovationDSDST GlobalHIHighland EuropeHVHV Capital

Nature Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells IoT devices and operates an energy management business.

EnergyHardwareIoTYokohama, JP

Haruumi Shiode(Representative (CEO))in

Co-investorsDEDelight Ventures

NS Materials develops and manufactures medical devices and precision equipment including semiconductor-related devices and ICT solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingMedical DevicesNew MaterialsSemiconductorsChikushino, JP

Eiichi Kankai

Nyle is a Japanese company providing digital marketing services—including SEO and content marketing—alongside app-related products and AI training programs such as its practice-focused "With AI Academy".

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Takahashi(Representative (CEO))

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONNINippon Venture Capital

pH7 Technologies develops a proprietary electrochemical closed-loop process for extracting critical metals and minerals — including platinum group metals, gold, copper, and tin — from primary and secondary resources with lower energy, water, and environmental impact.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsVancouver, CA

MDMohammad Doostmohammadi(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsPAPangaea VenturesTDTDK VenturesBRBreakwater VenturesCICircular Innovation FundCOCollaborative FundFIFine Structures Ventures+6 more

Plugo operates a platform business centered on EV charging infrastructure, working to implement and accelerate a "digital car life" for people by connecting individuals, vehicles, and cities through partnerships.

CleantechEnergyIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Okawa Naoki(Representative Director)Okada Yuya(Chief Product Officer)Kodama TomohiroKanbayashi Yasushi

Relectrify develops battery energy storage systems and cell-level management software to reduce the cost of renewable energy.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsATAt One VenturesCRCreative VenturesMEMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)VIVirescent VenturesTOToyota Ventures

Renova, Inc. (株式会社レノバ) is a Japanese company.

CleantechEnergy

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONNINippon Venture Capital

Japanese startup digitizing packaging-material procurement for e-commerce and retail via a factory network and order-management SaaS.

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainI-i-nest capitalMIMIRAI SOUZOUSOSony Ventures CorporationW W Inc.Z Z Venture Capital+1 more

SmartPower Service provides LED lighting conversion services for multi-family residential buildings in Japan and operates EV charging infrastructure for apartment residents, alongside on-site power generation systems.

CleantechEnergyPropTech横浜市 (Yokohama), JP

伊藤 秀正

A data science collective specializing in ESG and SDG analytics for corporate sustainability assessment.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFintechImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

平錬平瀬 錬司(Representative Director & CEO)

Koji Itoin

Co-investorsBEBeyond Next VenturesGLGlobal BrainKYKyoto University Innovation Capital

TS Conductor makes AECC (Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core), an advanced overhead transmission conductor that increases line capacity while reducing structural upgrades and capital expenditure for electric utilities.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsHuntington Beach, US

JHJason Huang(Director, Executive Officer)inCMChris Martin(Executive Officer)inRulong Chen(Director, Executive Officer)Lian de Castro(Executive Officer)

BoardBrian Mayers(Director)inMDMichael DeLucia(Director)in

Co-investorsBRBreakthrough Energy VenturesNANational Grid PartnersWEWellington Management

TwinSense is a Tokyo-based company developing EdgeSmart™ technology based on neuromorphic sensing and processing, combining edge AI, 3D computer graphics, event-based vision sensors, and computer vision.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP

岡村 一久(代表取締役 CEO & 事業開発担当)ベンジャミン シュミット(取締役 / CTO)國土 晋吾(取締役 事業戦略担当)

TWO is a health and wellness company that aims to inspire behavioral change toward healthier lifestyles through scientific and ethical communication.

ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

東義東 義和(代表取締役CEO)

TYPICA operates an online direct-trade platform connecting coffee producers worldwide with roasters, letting roasters buy rare specialty green coffee directly from as little as a single jute bag.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTech

Co-investorsDEDelight VenturesSHShizuoka Capital

Yukai Engineering develops consumer-facing robots designed as interactive interfaces that respond to human behavior within smart environments.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareIoTRoboticsTokyo, JP

青木俊介(CEO)

Vital Lead develops software and proprietary products for local governments and municipalities in Japan, specializing in AI-powered on-demand vehicle dispatch systems, snow removal management, and road maintenance systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSIzumo, JP

森山 昌幸(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Whole Energy supports organizations in implementing renewable energy solutions as they navigate Japan's transition toward carbon neutrality by 2050.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Yuwaeru manufactures and sells aged brown rice (寝かせ玄米) and related food products through retail stores, food service operations, and online channels.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

荻野 芳隆(Representative Director & CEO)

Zehitomo runs an online marketplace in Tokyo that connects consumers with specialized service providers.

MarketplacesRetail TechTokyo, JP

James McCarty(Founder)inJFJordan Fisher(Founder)inYohei Nagaoin

Co-investors50500 GlobalACAccord VenturesANANOBAKACOCoral CapitalDGDG Daiwa VenturesDNDnx Ventures+2 more

Advance Composite develops and manufactures advanced composite materials aimed at supporting industrial development while reducing environmental impact through energy and resource efficiency.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials

Junichi Hattori(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))

Co-investorsKYKyoto University Innovation Capital

AmicaTerra manufactures bioplastic products from edible and non-edible plant materials, achieving cost-competitive performance through processing at Taiwan facilities.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsKumamoto, JP

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKIKintetsu Venture PartnersOROriental Land InnovationsSOSony Ventures Corporation

AeterLink develops long-range wireless power transmission technology, including its "AirPlug" spatial wireless power system, and holds Japan's first WPT (wireless power transfer) radio station license.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareIoTTokyo, JP

RIRyo Iwasa(Representative Director / CEO)inYTYuji Tanabe(Director / CTO)inKazuhiro Esashi(CAO (Chief Accounting Officer) / Head of Finance)

Co-investorsAOAozora Corporate InvestmentFUFunds Startups

Erevista develops digital platforms and services for Japan's energy sector focused on enabling carbon neutrality and decarbonization.

Climate TechEnergySaaSTokyo, JP

石野 拓弥

Clean Energy Connect is a Japanese clean energy company focused on connecting stakeholders to advance renewable energy transition and sustainability.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyTokyo, JP

Takahisa Kamatain

Co-investorsGLGlobal Brain

SymEnergy is an energy-focused company that aims to create a society where people and nature coexist sustainably.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodKobe, JP

Masahiro Inui(Representative Director President)

Skydisc, Inc. provides AI-based digital transformation support for Japan's manufacturing industry, using technology to assist management transformation and let people focus on more creative work.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFukuoka, JP

Asato Uchimura(代表取締役 CEO)YKYasushi Kido(取締役 (Founding member))Kentaro Goto(取締役 CSO)SOSho Okada(取締役 CFO)inIsao Furukawa(執行役員 VPoE)

Co-investorsARArchetype VenturesSUSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankDGDG Daiwa VenturesZEZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSAOAozora Corporate Investment

Double Scope (W-SCOPE) manufactures separator films for lithium-ion secondary batteries, used in PCs, smartphones, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew Materials

Choi Won Kun(Representative Director & President)

Co-investorsSMSMBC Venture Capital

Tsubame BHB develops on-site ammonia production technology using compact plants that generate ammonia from water, air, and electricity at low temperature and pressure.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsI-i-nest capitalMIMIRAI SOUZOUUNUniversal Materials Incubator

DayBreak Co., Ltd. develops special flash-freezing solutions and equipment (including the "Art Lock Freezer") and distributes flash-frozen food products such as frozen fruit ("HenoHeno") and frozen sushi.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP

木下 昌之(代表取締役社長 CEO)片山 良宏(取締役 (Director); CEO of DayBreak USA Inc.)Yoshihiro Katayama（片山良宏）(DayBreak USA Inc. 代表取締役（CEO）)

Board守下 和寿(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsMOMobile Internet Capital, Inc.W W Inc.

Hacobell provides freight arrangement services and logistics DX systems, combining on-the-ground transportation operations with technology to address logistics challenges.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.

Buzzkuri is an HR and organizational consulting firm that works closely with clients' teams to reform performance evaluation, 1-on-1s, and training programs.

Future of WorkHR Tech

Co-investorsSHShizuoka CapitalZEZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS