CVC Details: MLC Ventures Co., Ltd.

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1. Company Overview

MLC Ventures Co., Ltd. is a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) affiliated with Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation. Through its group, it collaborates with startups and companies from different industries.

2. Website URL

https://mlc-ventures.co.jp/

3. Investment Policy

MLC Ventures invests widely in early-stage and middle-stage startups, both domestically and internationally, with the aim of creating new businesses and transforming business models in logistics and real estate. The main investment areas include logistics, real estate, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, SDGs, and environmental solutions.
Reference site: https://www.mitsubishi-logistics.co.jp/news/2023/20230620_01.html

4. Investment Performance

• Einride AB: B2B freight transportation service using EV trucks
• PICK Co., Ltd.: Real estate and construction DX platform
• BLUE BATON: Last-mile delivery efficiency solutions
• Cuebus: Linear motor-driven robotic warehouse system

5. Related Articles & Releases

• MLC Ventures invests in Einride, a driverless EV truck company
• Investment in PICK Co., Ltd., the developer of a real estate and construction DX platform "PICKFORM"
• Mitsubishi Logistics accelerates investment in logistics tech, including last-mile companies
• Investment in Cuebus, a provider of linear motor-driven robotic warehouses, in partnership with Mitsubishi Logistics

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