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Sustainability
through
innovation and
entrepreneurship
Our Approach
Investment
We invest ahead of the curve in startups creating new markets and driving innovation to address environmental and social challenges, with decarbonization at the core.
Impact
We work alongside portfolio companies to develop and execute business and impact strategies, helping them achieve both high growth and meaningful impact.
Ecosystem
As a pioneer in sector-focused venture capital, we leverage our deep industry networks across Japan and abroad to build a thriving startup ecosystem tackling environmental and energy challenges.
Global
We back startups with the vision and potential to take Japan-born solutions to the global stage.
Investment Focus
Energy Transition
- Next-generation energy businesses poised to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society
- Innovative business models and technologies supporting stable energy supply and everyday infrastructure
Distributed renewables / Renewable secondaries and repowering / VPP and demand response / Carbon removal / Energy efficiency and digital transformation / Next-gen solar power, batteries and power electronics / New energy sources / Storage solutions
Mobility and Transportation
- Innovative solutions in new infrastructure for batteries, EVs, and mobility
- Mobility solutions addressing depopulation and labor shortages in regional communities
EV and charging infrastructure / Autonomous driving / Mobility-as-a-Service / Transportation innovation / Digital transformation in logistics and mobility
Smart Society
- Digital technologies and business models that advance the circular economy and the effective use of human and natural resources toward a sustainable society
- Technologies with proven impact on climate mitigation and adaptation
Carbon credits and management / Circular economy / Food and agriculture / Smart infrastructure / CO₂ emission visibility and decarbonization solutions