CVC Details: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: K4 Ventures LLC

K4 Ventures serves as a bridge between venture companies with creative ideas and high aspirations and the Kansai Electric Power Group. As an equal partner, K4 Ventures grows alongside these companies, creating new businesses and services that swiftly and innovatively tackle a wide range of issues for customers and society.

2. Website URL

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

3. Investment Policy

K4 Ventures invests in venture companies that can achieve mutual business growth through collaboration in the existing business areas of general energy, power transmission and distribution, information and communication, and lifestyle and business solutions. The company targets all stages of investment, primarily focusing on Japan, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

4. Investment Performance

• Kyoto Fusioneering: Energy technology
• EV Motors Japan: Electric vehicles
• PowerX: Energy storage
• Pixie Dust Technologies: Technology
• enechain: Energy trading

5. Related Articles & Releases

• enechain raises 6 billion yen in Series B round and long-term loans
• "The growth of invested companies is the top priority" - Kansai Electric Power Executive Officer, Innovation Promotion

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