CVC Details: K4Ventures LLC

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: K4 Ventures LLC
Overview: K4 Ventures is the corporate venture capital division of the Kansai Electric Power Group, aiming to venture into new and unexplored fields through collaboration with startups.

2. Website URL

http://www.k4v.co.jp/

3. Investment Policy

K4 Ventures invests in startups in existing business fields such as integrated energy, power transmission and distribution, information and communications, and life and business solutions, as well as new business areas with innovative technologies and business models. Investment targets include all stages (Seed, Early, Middle, Later), with a focus on Japan, the US, Europe, and Asia.
Reference site: https://initial.inc/investors/V11089

4. Investment Performance

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• Kyoto Fusioneering: Energy
• Pixie Dust Technologies: Technology

5. Related Articles & Releases

• Kansai Electric Power invests in Zero Carbon, Deep Tech, and Regional Co-creation
• "The growth of portfolio companies is our top priority" – Kansai Electric Power's Executive Officer, Innovation Promotion
• Kansai Electric Power Group, including K4 Ventures, announces third-party allocation
• enechain raises 6 billion yen in Series B round and long-term loans
• Kansai Electric Power increases startup investment quota by 2 billion yen, totaling 11 billion yen

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