Idemitsu Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)
Seizing Environmental Changes as Opportunities
for the Social Implementation of New Energy and Materials
Idemitsu CVC makes strategic investments in "innovative new technologies" within the fields of "Low Carbon Energy" and "Advanced Materials" to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral and circular society.
We view changes in the business environment as opportunities for business transformation, collaborating with startups to harness innovative technologies and ideas to create new value.
Additionally, through the stable supply of environmentally friendly energy and materials, as well as the investments in innovations that improve society, we aim to achieve a sustainable society.
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CVC: Corporate Venture Capital. Activities that invest in and support unlisted emerging companies (startups) with the aim of creating synergies with existing businesses and creating new businesses.
Investment Budget
10 billion yen– 2024-2026
Investment Domains
Low Carbon Energy
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Clean ammonia, Hydrogen
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Next-generation fuels (SAF, e-Methanol)
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Biomass development (raw materials, fuel)
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Green chemicals & lubricants
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Negative emission
Advanced Materials
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Bio-Life
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Electrification
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ICT
Our Approach
Idemitsu CVC makes investments to support startups develop new business models and technologies in related fields. In addition to investment, we share our technological expertise, R&D capabilities, supply chain, and customer base with startups to accelerate the development of new businesses together.
CVC Team
Fumiaki Tarui
General Manager
Basel, Switzerland
Kengo Arakawa
Deputy General Manager
Tokyo, Japan
Yuichiro Miura
Investment Manager
Basel, Switzerland
Takumi Yamamoto
Investment Manager
California, United States
Jochen Schneider
Senior Coordinator
Basel, Switzerland
Portfolio
Anaconda Systems
Anaconda's innovative, proprietary aerobic fermentation technology enables the treatment and composting of organic waste within a mere 10 days, which contributes to the promotion of resource circulation through the utilization of waste materials.
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Bacchus Bio innovation
Bacchus has been developing biofoundry services as a platformer combining biotechnology-related knowledge with digital technologies such as data science to create smart cells that efficiently produce useful substances.
Farmnote
Farmnote develops innovative livestock management solutions using AI and IoT, aiming to enhance productivity and sustainability in the agriculture industry.
Jet Zero Australia
Jet Zero Australia develops sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Symbiobe
Symbiobe uses photosynthetic organisms to capture greenhouse gas and convert it into sustainable materials like fertilizer, feed, and silk, building symbiosis between humanity and the planet.
Terviva
Terviva produces sustainable products from pongamia trees, creating biofuel, animal feed, and food, while supporting global reforestation and generating carbon credits.
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Tsubame BHB
Tsubame BHB develops innovative ammonia synthesis technology, tackle environmental and food problem to realize sustainable society.
Partnership
Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm, founded in 2000,
that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore.
The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.
Idemitsu CVC has established a partnership with Emerald, and have built an integrated process from sourcing and investment evaluation to follow-up with portfolio companies.
Office
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Switzerland Postfach 43 Mattenstrasse 22 CH-4005 Basel |
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| Contact information | idemitsu_cvc@idemitsu.com |