SHIMIZU
Corporate VCSeed–Growth
Also known as 清水建設株式会社
Investment thesis
Shimizu Corporation is a Japanese construction company whose corporate strategy centers on its 'SHIMZ VISION 2030' long-term vision and 2024-2026 mid-term management plan, aiming to evolve into a 'smart innovation company' spanning construction, real estate development, engineering, green energy, and frontier businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
What they invest in
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HQs:Japan×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Deep TechHardwareSpace TechKushimoto, JP
Masakazu Toyoda(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Co-investorsDevelopment Bank of JapanEmerald Technology Ventures Ag
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SHIMIZU invest at?
- SHIMIZU invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SHIMIZU focus on?
- SHIMIZU focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channel国内初！衛星ブロードバンド通信「Starlink」を活用した山岳トンネル坑内の遠隔巡回
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
阿蘇神社楼門 再建の歩み
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
“建築物にとっての心臓や血管を設計する”設備設計の仕事「シミズの仕事図鑑」
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
次世代型トンネル構築システム「シミズ・スマート・トンネル」
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
Blasting Pattern Planning Automation Technology “BLAST MASTER Ⅱ”
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
Next-Generation Tunnel Construction System “Shimizu Smart Tunnel”
清水建設公式チャンネル / SHIMIZU CORPORATION Official Channel
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