Energy & Environment Investment
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社環境エネルギー投資
Investment thesis
Positioned as Japan's only independent venture capital firm specializing in the environment and energy sectors, the firm has invested in and supported startups building innovations for the society of the future since its founding in 2006. It leverages a specialized focus to maintain a strong network across domestic and international financial institutions, corporates, and startups, acting as a bridge-builder within the ecosystem. Beyond backing companies, the firm applies its expertise and track record to produce and create new industries and businesses itself.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 56 of 90 portfolio companiesEnergy ×21Cleantech ×20AI & Machine Learning ×13Climate Tech ×10Hardware ×9SaaS ×8Deep Tech ×7Mobility & Transportation ×7
HQs:Japan×51United States×2Canada×1
Investments · 90 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAeterLink 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
Ryo Iwasa(Representative Director / CEO)Yuji Tanabe(Director / CTO)Kazuhiro Esashi(CAO (Chief Accounting Officer) / Head of Finance)
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
Hitomi Furikado(Representative Director & President)
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
Nobu Okada(Founder & CEO)
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
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
CaSy operates an online matching platform for household services in Japan, offering house cleaning and cooking assistance booked through a 24/7 online reservation system.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesTokyo, JP
加茂雄一(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))
CRE Group develops, manages, and operates logistics real estate facilities in Japan.
Logistics & Supply ChainPropTech
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
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 site presents IQ Energy Management, an AI and machine-learning software that integrates with the Enphase Energy System to forecast solar production and household consumption, factor in energy tariffs, and control grid, solar, and battery power to maximize savings or grid independence.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy
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
Satoshi Takahashi(Representative Director & CEO)
Innowatts, now part of GridX, offers an AI-powered SaaS platform for energy data analytics that ingests smart meter data to deliver forecasting, risk management, and business insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSHouston, US
Siddhartha Sachdeva(Executive Officer, Director)
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
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
NABLA Mobility builds predictive software for airlines and aviation operations teams, including a cruise-phase fuel reduction EFB app (Weave), a disruption-risk forecasting tool, and a NOTAM and obstacle assessment tool.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS
Nature Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells IoT devices and operates an energy management business.
EnergyHardwareIoTYokohama, JP
Haruumi Shiode(Representative (CEO))
NS Materials is a Japanese contract development and manufacturing company, spun out of AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology), specializing in the medical, biotechnology, semiconductor, and ICT device fields.
Advanced ManufacturingMedical DevicesSemiconductors
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))
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
Mohammad Doostmohammadi(Founder & CEO)
Plugo (プラゴ) develops EV charging solutions aimed at accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in Japan.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Relectrify develops battery energy storage systems and cell-level management software to reduce the cost of renewable energy.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Smart Power Service (株式会社スマートパワーサービス) provides energy-saving and cost-reduction services for condominium (apartment) buildings, including a combined power-generation-and-storage system using SPS units, proposals to lower electricity charges for common and private areas, and bulk high-voltage power purchasing.
CleantechEnergyPropTech
EnergyHuntington Beach, US
Jason Huang(Director, Executive Officer)Chris Martin(Executive Officer)Rulong Chen(Director, Executive Officer)Lian de Castro(Executive Officer)Tagare Pradeep(Director)
BoardBrian Mayers(Director)
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 Japanese lifestyle-innovation company focused on health and wellness, developing food products and services that aim to combine healthy, ethical choices with enjoyment.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRelectrify · investingnews.com · Nov 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Energy & Environment Investment invest at?
- Energy & Environment Investment invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Energy & Environment Investment's typical check size?
- Energy & Environment Investment typically writes checks of $2M – $553M.
- What sectors does Energy & Environment Investment focus on?
- Energy & Environment Investment focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Energy & Environment Investment located?
- Energy & Environment Investment is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Energy & Environment Investment lead rounds?
- Energy & Environment Investment typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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