MOL Switch

MOL Switch is a corporate venture capital firm established in 2023 as part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, located in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on investing in startups that are creating innovative decarbonizing technologies within the energy sector. Through its investments, MOL Switch aims to support the development of sustainable solutions that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and advancing environmental responsibility in energy production and consumption.

Tomoaki Ichida

CEO and Board Member

3 past transactions

Amogy

Venture Round in 2025
Amogy is a company dedicated to creating carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. The company's patented ammonia cracking technology effectively splits liquid ammonia to produce electrical power in combination with hydrogen fuel cells. This innovative approach not only enhances energy density but also offers a renewable fuel source that operates with zero carbon emissions, making it a cost-effective option for the transportation industry. By focusing on these advanced technologies, Amogy aims to facilitate emission-free mobility applications, contributing to the broader goal of decarbonization in various industries.

Heirloom

Series B in 2024
Heirloom specializes in direct air capture technology aimed at enhancing the natural absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company's innovative system accelerates the ability of limestone to capture CO2, allowing for its permanent storage underground. By operating on renewable energy, Heirloom's technology promotes carbon capture and utilization at a large scale, with the goal of removing significant amounts of atmospheric CO2. This approach not only minimizes secondary impacts but also supports clients in restoring the atmosphere through natural processes.

Calicat

Series A in 2024
Calicat is a clean-energy company developing a proprietary electrocatalyst discovery process for electrolyser. The company electrocatalyst discovery is an unprecedented, proprietary, end-to-end ultrahigh throughput AI and data-driven process focused on the discovery of new catalysts for the generation of clean hydrogen and fuel cell power production. The process prepares, characterizes, and quantifies the catalytic activity of millions of compositions per month and then closes the loop with big data analysis and AI to refine/guide the search.
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