# Top 50 Renewable Energy Startup Investors in Japan in June 2026

## Energy & Environment Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 5
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Energy, Internet of Things, Software

Energy & Environment Investment, Inc. (EEI) is Japan’s first venture capital specialized in the clean technology sector. With core members who have rich hands on experience in founding and managing venture companies, we aim to provide risk money and various strategic values to promising venture companies and businesses.

## Global Brain Corporation
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 5
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Global Brain Corporation is a venture capital firm that invests in companies from seed or early to pre-IPO startups. Global Brain has invested in 300+ startups from seed/early to pre-IPO startups and achieved 25 IPOs and 61 M&As as a result of providing hands-on support services and resources to its portfolio startups. Global Brain hasmanaged a pure investment fund as well as multiple corporate venture capital funds partnered together with tier 1 public companies of telecom, real estate development, financial service, beverages, agriculture food, logistics, and electronic devices.

## Delight Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Delight Ventures is a venture capital firm that thoroughly reduces the hurdles of entrepreneurship in Japan and supports entrepreneurs in the world. Entrepreneurship is taken as a natural career path, and we aim to be a society where both successful and unsuccessful people can continue to take on challenges.

## Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Health Care

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on life science, ICT, and high technology investments.

## K4 Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series B, Seed
- Focus: Energy, Renewable Energy, Medical

K4 Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Kansai Electric Power based in Osaka, Japan. The firm prefers to invest in seed, early, middle, and later-stage companies. The firm focuses on the storage battery, mobility, artificial intelligence, internet of things, big data, robotics, and new technology sectors.K4 Ventures was established inSeptember 1998.

## Incubate Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce

Incubate Fund is an independent early-stage venture capital that specializes in providing capital to technology startups at the seed stage. The firm built a portfolio of over 300 companies in Asia, taking 12 companies to public and 20 companies to M&A exit since 2010.

## Mizuho Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Internet

Mizuho is the venture capital firm affiliated to Mizuho Bank, the second-largest Japanese bank in terms of assets. The firm has headquarters in Tokyo.The firm has ¥49.6 billion JPY under management, focusing on information technology and biotechnology investments. Over 600 Mizuho companies have gone public. According to Nikkei, Mizuho is thefifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan.Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 by the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment. Three firms were subsidiaries of Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan respectively.

## Genesia Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Health Care

Genesia Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on seed/early stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Since it's inception in Dec 2016, Genesia Ventures has invested in over 90 companies in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and the US. Genesia Ventures invests in various sectors: SaaS, marketplace, Media, Finance, Insurance,RealEstate, Healthcare, Medical, Travel, Education, Manufacturing, Construction, HR, Agriculture, Sports, Retail, Entertainment, etc.

## ANRI
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology

ANRI is a Japanese venture capital firm that mainly invests in seed and early-stage startups.

## OPT Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Content

OPT Ventures is an investment and incubation firm that offers startups with venture capital, investments, IPO advice, management information services, and more. The company was established on February 27, 2015, and operates as an investment subsidiary of Opt Holding Corporation, an e-marketing company based in Tokyo, Japan.

## SMBC Venture Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Information Technology, Health Care, Software

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and its group companies offer a broad range of financial services centered on banking. They are also engaged in the leasing, securities, credit card, investment, mortgage securitization, venture capital and other credit related businesses. The following lists the activities of SMBC, its subsidiaries andaffiliates in the various business segments.

## Spiral Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Internet

Spiral Capital is a venture capital fund.

## Miyako Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Medical, Biotechnology, Information Technology

Miyako Capital is the venture capital that manages Kyoto University 2nd Venture Fund (KUVF). The company was founded in 2013 and based in Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan. Investment fields are: 1) Life Science, Biotechnology: Drug creation, regenerative medicine, medical beauty equipment, medical services.2) Agri-Food: Industrialization,agricultural and fishery products growth-promoting technology, specified health food, health food.3) Environment, Energy: Alternative energy, and related technologies.4) IT, Electronics: Web, mobile related devices and application, telecommunication technology, security, consumer and business oriented application, mechatronic, robot.5) New services utilizing state-of-art technology.Investment stages: Primary investment stages are initial-growth stages of seed and early. However, we aim at all growth stages and make investment in post-IPO portfolio companies as well as public companies that are related with Kyoto University.

## Hitachi
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Seed
- Focus: Software, Internet, Information Technology

Official website of Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society with data and technology. We will solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products.

## China Science and Technology Innovation
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Angel
- Focus: Energy, Biotechnology, Manufacturing

China Science and Technology Innovation operates as an investment firm.

## Shenzhen Investment Holdings
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Futian, Guangdong, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series C, Angel
- Focus: Manufacturing, Electronics, Automotive

Shenzhen Investment Holdings is a state-owned capital investment company.

## Mistletoe
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Mobile

Mistletoe is a hub for startups and the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem. It specifically provides learning opportunities for entrepreneurs, facilitates startup communities, invests in and supports startup companies and venture capitals.

## STRIVE
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Internet, E-Commerce

STRIVE focuses on investing in early-stage (Seed to Series A) internet and mobile companies. It seeks out companies in Japan, Southeast Asia, and India with top-notch management teams and strong market potential. It is not tied to strategic investments for GREE Inc. and leverages its pan-Asia expertise for guiding its portfolio in an engaged,hands-on role.

## ProCapital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Energy, Fuel, Solar

ProCapital is a specialized investment company with deep policy and global macroeconomic insight.

## Real Tech Japan
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Medical

Real Tech Japan is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in innovative R&D technology companies. Realtech Fund is a joint venture between the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
The firm was founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

## Midea Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Guangdong, Jilin, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Manufacturing, Solar, Energy

Midea Capital is a market-oriented private equity investment institution focusing on industrial investment.

## iSGS Investment Works
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology

iSGS Investment Works is Japan-based venture capital firm.

## Fuyo General Lease
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Corporate Round
- Focus: Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Sales

Fuyo General Lease focuses in the leasing and installment sales trading of equipment and fixtures, and financial transaction. The company provides leasing services of information-related equipment, office equipment, and industrial equipment, installment sales of commercial facilities, production facilities, and hospital facilities. It also providessecurities management services and anonymous association composition.Fuyo General Lease was founded on 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

## B Dash Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Internet, Information Technology, Apps

B Dash Ventures does seed to late stage tech investments in Japan, Asia Pacific, and the U.S. LPs include Japan's largest technology companies and financial institutions including NTT Docomo, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, GREE, NEC BIGLOBE, Fuji Television, and the Japanese government. B Dash Ventures also operates an incubation space inpartnership with Mori Building Co. and holds the invitation-based B Dash Camp conference.

## Cheng Tao
- Type: Angel
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A
- Focus: Telecommunications, Content, Internet

Tao Cheng currently works as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of popIn.

## Senshu Ikeda Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Internet

Senshu Ikeda Capital offers financial consultancy services.

## Guangdong Technology Financial Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Angel, Series B
- Focus: Manufacturing, Software, Information Technology

Guangdong Province, Guangdong Branch Financial Group Limited (Guangdong Branch of finance) is a wholly state-owned enterprises in Guangdong Provincial People's Government authorized to operate, formerly established in 2000 in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Technology Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd. September 2011, the provincial governmentauthorized the provincial Science and Technology Department of Guangdong Branch of financial perform the function. In June 2013, the provincial government decided to "Guangdong Province, the Guangdong Branch of Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd." was renamed "Guangdong Province, Guangdong Branch Financial Group Limited."Guangdong Branch of micro finance to address high-tech small and medium enterprise financing difficult for the mission to "create 100 billion Technology Financial Group" as the goal, to play an active policy of Technology Financial Group's strategic platform, fundamental role, build a "3 + 1 "business system (ie equity investment, science and technology financial services, science and technology parks and company financial industry platform listed), and strive to build in Guangdong Province to promote science and technology, finance, industry, the depth of integration of the main channel, the main platform and the main force, around the high-tech small and medium micro enterprises financing needs, to carry out systematic investment, Tam, loan, lease and other business, science and technology to create a versatile type of financial service network to form an overall competitive advantage.

## Keio Innovation Initiative
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology

Keio Innovation Initiative (KII) is a venture capital established by Keio University. In order to make more effective use of the research results of Keio University, we aim to contribute to the development of society by creating investment for venture companies that utilize research results and creating new industries.The key to thinking aboutJapan's future growth strategy is to utilize advanced research results of the university. In addition to GDP, in addition to GDP, Japan is the world's third largest R & D exporter in R & D expenses, but as the low growth rate shows, it has a problem in investment efficiency in research and development. There are also reports on the entrepreneurial spirit that is indispensable for creating new industries, with the lowest entrepreneurial activity rate among developed countries.

## Glocalink
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Robotics, Biotechnology

Glocalink provides seed funding and comprehensive support for emerging science & technology entrepreneurs. Members of Glocalink have extensive experiences of bringing laboratory technologies to the market. On top of seed funding, we will provide comprehensive supports for overcoming all the hurdles that science / technology entrepreneursface.

## Japan Strategic Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Solar, Energy, Catering

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## KDDI Green Partners Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series D
- Focus: Energy, Sensor, Database

KDDI corporate information introduction, "KDDI Green Partners Fund"

## FFG Venture Business Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence

FFG Venture Business Partners is a large-scale enterprise that offers in traditional regional bank venture capital.

## SBI Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Minato, Chiba, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Financial Services

SBI Investment supports the business development and growth of private venture companies through fund investment. It manages and manages venture capital funds under the management philosophy of becoming a leading company responsible for the creation and development of core industries in the 21st century as a "new industry creator".SBIInvestment has invested in a total of 986 companies in the past, of which 169 (17.1% of investment companies) have exited through IPO or M & A.

## Guangdong Aiko Solar Energy Technology
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Foshan, Guangdong, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Solar, Energy, Renewable Energy

Aikosolar engages in the research, manufacturing, and sales of crystalline silicon solar cells. Aiko solar specializes in producing high-quality and high-efficiency solar cells and has been awarded ISO9001: 2008 certification of the quality management system. Aiko solar receives a reputation in the PV industry, for stable performance, highconversion efficiency, low breakage rate, and light-induced degradation.Aiko solar has a professional R&D team, which is comprised of key personnel with master's degrees or above, and experienced in production and equipment. Relying on independent creation and innovation, Aiko solar gradually masters the world-leading core technology in the PV industry and has obtained lots of national patents.Guangdong Aiko Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is located at No. 69 Area C Sanshui Industrial Park, Foshan City Guangdong Province. With total investment of over RMB1.8 billion, Aiko solar is dedicated to the research, manufacturing, and sales of crystalline silicon solar cells. With an annual capacity of 600MW Aiko solar becomes the leading silicon cell manufacturer in Guangdong province and among the first three professional manufacturers in China.

## DBJ Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Medical, Health Care

DBJ Capital Co., Ltd. was founded in June 2010 through the integration of two venture capital firms of the DBJ Group, New Business Investment Co., Ltd. and Intellectual Properties Development & Investment, Inc. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Development Bank of Japan Inc.At DBJ Capital, we focus on venture firms which use newtechnologies and business models to grow and compete on the global market, regardless of their industry or scale. To meet the particular needs of each client, we mobilize the entire DBJ Group to arrange the best investment solutions, ranging from growth-spurring equity investment to financing schemes drawing on DBJ's vast networks.We also assist in venture start-ups. Our value enhancement team provides the kind of comprehensive, hands-on support needed to commercialize outstanding intellectual property and technologies developed by firms, research labs, and universities, and to carve out a place for them in the market.DBJ Capital will continue to play in a part in Japan's economic revival - by helping the firms we invest in to grow, and by encouraging the creation of new industries in Japan.

## Mitsui Mining & Smelting
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Medical, Water, AgTech

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Company, Ltd. mainly produces non-ferrous metal such as lead and copper alloys.

## Fundinno
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Equity Crowdfunding, Product Crowdfunding
- Focus: Information Technology, Content, Health Care

Fundinno is an equity investment crowdfunding platform.

## SOLABLE
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: GreenTech, Manufacturing, Semiconductor

SOLABLE create a green community in responding to the needs of the times by changing the core of business.

## Nippon TV
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B
- Focus: Video, Content, Medical

Official Site of Nippon Television Network Corporation. Introduction to Corporate Information, Press Releases, Investor Relations, Program Catalog.

## Dentsu
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Corporate Round, Series B
- Focus: Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, Advertising

At dentsu, innovation is our strength, and your growth is our mission. We help you keep up with technological changes in the digital economy.

## Mitsubishi HC Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B, Debt Financing
- Focus: Energy, Medical, Internet

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance prove worthy of the trust of customers, shareholders and employees as contribute to realize a more prosperous society.

## SoftBank
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Minato, Chiba, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Grant, Series E
- Focus: Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Automotive

SoftBank Group engages in various businesses in the information industry, including the provision of mobile and internet services . It is also a holding company for businesses ranging from cloud services and self-driving cars to energy trading.

## CCBT Private Equity
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Solar, Energy, Renewable Energy

CCBT Private Equity is a corporate venture capital firm of CCB Trust.

## Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Corporate Round
- Focus: Transportation, Aerospace, Robotics

Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld® alliance, the airline now reaches 405 airports in 66 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 234 aircraft. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and aims to become one of the most preferred and valued airlines in the world.

## Toyota Tsusho
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Automotive

Toyota Tsusho is the trading arm of the Toyota Group. It enriches society by creating value by the company as Metals; Global Production Parts; Logistics; Automotive; Machinery; Energy; Project; Chemicals;  Electronics; Food and Agribusiness; Consumer Products and Services;.

## UntroD Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care

UntroD Capital is an R&D-based innovative technology that specializes in social implementation.

## Yokohama Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Yokohama Capital as a venture capital firm conducts investment and rehabilitation support for small and medium-sized companies.

## Lifull
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Content, Social Media, Apps

LIFULL Co., Ltd. is the most extensive housing and real estate information listing service. LIFULL Co., Ltd. provides LIFULL Move that provides reviews and rankings of the moving companies; LIFULL Storage, a storage space searching Web service; LIFULL Interior, a furniture and interior decoration EC site; and LIFULL Nursing Care, a special carefacility searching Web service.

## TARO Ventures(japan)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Education, Employment, Health Care

TARO Ventures is a venture capital firm aiming to support Japanese startups.

## Automotive Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Nagatacho, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: GreenTech, Manufacturing, Semiconductor

Automotive Fund is a wholly owned subsidiary of MarkLines.

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