CVC Details: MOL PLUS

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: MOL PLUS

MOL PLUS is the corporate venture capital (CVC) of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group (MOL), and its mission is to "add new value to the shipping industry and society."

2. Website URL

https://www.molplus.net/

3. Investment Policy

Reference site: https://www.mol.co.jp/pr/2021/21003.html

MOL PLUS makes investments with a medium- to long-term perspective, focusing on early- and middle-stage startup companies, both domestic and international, that can contribute to the transformation of the shipping industry’s business model or the creation of new businesses. It particularly focuses on areas that can transform business models in maritime transport and logistics, marine-related businesses, environmental businesses, and sectors related to the future of MOL Group's ferry and passenger ship operations.

4. Investment Performance

• Atomis: Next-generation porous material development
• Ever Impact: CO2 emissions monitoring
• MetroWeather: Atmospheric measurement equipment development

5. Related Articles & Releases

• MOL PLUS: 18 investments made, focusing on the marine business sector - Japan Maritime News
• [Interview] MOL PLUS CEO Takuya Sakamoto on the launch of the shipping industry’s CVC
• [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines] First investment fund of 4 billion yen, the unusual shipping industry CVC "MOL PLUS" - prospects for success

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