TEPCO Ventures
VC Fund
Tokyo, Japan
TEPCO Ventures is a corporate venture capital investment arm of TEPCO Group. The company was founded in May 2018 and is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries TEPCO Ventures invests in
Stages TEPCO Ventures invests in
Countries TEPCO Ventures invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Energy 1 (50%)
- Retail 1 (50%)
- Renewable Energy 1 (50%)
Stage
- Seed 1 (50%)
- Series A 1 (50%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Genki Matsutani
Manager
|
Manager | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRENDE is an online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan via its Ashita Denki (https://ashita-denki.jp/) and Hot Denki (https://hotdenki.jp) service websites. TRENDE expects its Ashita Denki and Hot Denki services to accelerate the widespread adoption of solar power in Japan. Atwhich point, the company aims to leverage blockchain technology to create a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for producers and consumers of renewable energy. Investors include Tokyo Electric Power, Itochu, Idemitsu Showa Shell and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The company is led by serial entrepreneurs, Jeffrey Char and Tadatoshi Senoo and takes an environmentally responsible approach to provide consumers with clean and affordable energy. For more information, please visit http://trende.jp/. | $6.5M / Series A / Sep 26, 2018 | ||
| TRENDE is an online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan via its Ashita Denki (https://ashita-denki.jp/) and Hot Denki (https://hotdenki.jp) service websites. TRENDE expects its Ashita Denki and Hot Denki services to accelerate the widespread adoption of solar power in Japan. Atwhich point, the company aims to leverage blockchain technology to create a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for producers and consumers of renewable energy. Investors include Tokyo Electric Power, Itochu, Idemitsu Showa Shell and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The company is led by serial entrepreneurs, Jeffrey Char and Tadatoshi Senoo and takes an environmentally responsible approach to provide consumers with clean and affordable energy. For more information, please visit http://trende.jp/. | $659.4K / Seed / Mar 14, 2018 |
Co-Investors
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
1 deal together
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does TEPCO Ventures invest in?
TEPCO Ventures invests primarily in Energy, Retail and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at TEPCO Ventures?
The team at TEPCO Ventures includes Genki Matsutani (Manager). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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