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NYK Line

Corporate VC

Tokyo · Seed–Growth

Also known as 日本郵船株式会社

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Investment thesis

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is a major Japanese shipping and logistics company operating liner, logistics, automobile transport, dry bulk, and energy shipping businesses.

Invests inSector AgnosticAsia-PacificJapanTokyo

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
3
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 3 of 3 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1Energy ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1

HQs:Hong Kong×1United States×1

Investments · 3 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 12022 · 13 dated

Neptune Roboticsneptune-robotics.comin𝕏Sep 2025 · $52M

Neptune Robotics develops deep-tech, data-driven solutions for the maritime and shipping industry to support decarbonization.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsHong Kong, HK

Elizabeth Chan(CEO)inZhuo Quan (Jacky) Im(CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstGranite AsiaPeak XV PartnersSOSVSpider CapitalMatrix

PowerXpowerx.coMay 2022 · $33MAcquired

PowerX develops AI-powered sensors that generate proprietary data to help corporations reduce energy consumption, water use, and emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechNew York City, US

Manuel Schoenfeld(Founder)inMasahiro Ito(Founder)Matthias VeitingerAndrew Kalish(Manager)Aki Naito(Vice President Operations)

Co-investorsAntlerDangerous VenturesY CombinatorASCENT ENERGY VENTURESAsymmetry VenturesClimate Capital+10 more

XFuelxfuel.comin𝕏Jan 2026

X Fuel develops alternative transport fuels using patented technologies that compete with fossil fuels on environmental and economic metrics.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Nicholas Ball, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAENUFuture Planet CapitalLight RayOverlap HoldingsSOSVUnion Square Ventures (USV)+1 more

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

What stage does NYK Line invest at?
NYK Line invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does NYK Line focus on?
NYK Line focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is NYK Line located?
NYK Line is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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2026年 個人投資家向けオンライン説明会

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

Presentation Meeting for FY2026 1Q Financial Results (including Q&A)

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

2027年3月期 第1四半期決算説明会(質疑応答を含む)

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

【公式】新たなクルーズ船「AMANE」プロジェクト発表会|日本郵船

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

2026-07-03 Briefing on the NYK Group's Logistics Growth Strategy and Update on Acquired Businesses

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

【日本語版】20260703 IR説明会「当社グループにおける物流事業の成長戦略、買収事業の現状」

【公式】日本郵船 チャンネル_NYK Line Official

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