Sector-Specific CVC Introduction: Environment, Energy, and Materials

Investment Trends by Sector

This section introduces the general trends of CVCs in the environmental, energy, and materials sectors. It also provides information on individual CVCs' investment areas, targets, and track records. This information is useful for startups looking to raise funds or for those considering launching a CVC. You can also explore the list of 270 CVCs below for further reference.

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Investment Trends in Environmental, Energy, and Materials CVCs

This section outlines the overall characteristics of CVCs in the environmental, energy, and materials sectors, as well as detailed information on individual CVCs' company profiles, investment policies, and track records.

Common Points for Companies

1. Promotion of Sustainability: Many companies aim to realize a sustainable society and support the development of environmentally friendly technologies and services, with a focus on decarbonization and promoting renewable energy.
2. Pursuit of Technological Innovation: Companies aim to innovate within the industry through the development of new materials and energy technologies, with particular emphasis on collaboration with startups possessing next-generation technologies.
3. Global Perspective: To enhance international competitiveness, these CVCs actively invest in overseas startups as well.

Common Points for Investment Targets

1. Renewable Energy: CVCs are investing in startups that focus on renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydrogen energy.
2. New Materials Development: CVCs are interested in companies that are developing new materials to reduce environmental impact or enhance energy efficiency.
3. Environmental Technologies: Many investments focus on startups offering technologies aimed at environmental protection or improving energy efficiency.

Notable Initiatives and Investments

1. DIC Corporation
   • DIC is supporting the development of environmentally friendly new materials to promote a sustainable society. They are particularly focused on developing biomass and recyclable materials.
2. ENEOS Holdings
   • ENEOS is advancing the development of renewable energy and hydrogen technologies, with a strong focus on investments aimed at decarbonization and sustainable energy supply.
3. Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
   • Sekisui Chemical invests in startups that offer technologies and services aimed at solving environmental issues, with a particular focus on renewable energy and recycling technologies.
4. Mitsubishi Chemical Group
   • Mitsubishi Chemical is investing in startups that focus on biotechnology and environmental technologies, with an emphasis on developing sustainable materials.
5. Kansai Electric Power
   • Kansai Electric Power is investing in startups that develop energy-efficient technologies, particularly supporting the development of smart grid technologies to promote the adoption of renewable energy.

Detailed Information on Individual CVCs

• DIC Corporation: View details
• ENEOS Holdings Inc.: View details
• SG Incubate Inc.: View details
• Sakata Inx Corporation: View details
• Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.: View details
• Denka Company Limited: View details
• Asahi Kasei Corporation: View details
• Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.: View details
• K4Ventures LLC: View details
• Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd.: View details
• Mitanisangyo Co., Ltd.: View details
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: View details
• Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.: View details
• Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.: View details
• Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.: View details
• Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.: View details
• Japan Sea Gas Kizuna Holdings Inc.: View details
• 321 FORCE™ (MCI Innovation Investment Limited Liability Partnership): View details
• Fenox Venture Company XXVI, L.P.: View details
• Tokyo Electric Power Ventures, Inc.: View details