Acario

Acario Innovation LLC, established by Tokyo Gas in December 2017, is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with a branch in Tokyo. The firm operates as a corporate venture capital arm, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and advanced energy technologies. Acario is comprised of a team of scientists, engineers, and venture investors dedicated to fostering innovation in the energy sector. The organization collaborates with leading laboratories, incubators, venture funds, and corporate partners to conduct thorough analyses that support its investments. Acario Investment One Fund, managed by the firm, targets investments in the energy sector across the United States, Canada, and Europe, with individual investments ranging from $0.5 million to $5 million. The company emphasizes new energy economies and sustainability, including areas such as mobility and energy storage.

Shinji Amaha

Vice President

Nigel Carr

Director

Derek Higashihara

Principal

Yu Kawasaki

Associate

Taku Matsumoto

Principal

Toshiharu Okui

CEO

1 past transactions

Electriphi

Seed Round in 2020
Electriphi, Inc. specializes in developing an online fleet and energy management platform aimed at facilitating the transition from conventional to electric vehicle fleets. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a Fleet Electrification Planning Tool designed for fleet managers and energy utilities. This tool provides detailed analyses of energy costs, infrastructure needs, and environmental impacts tailored to the specific characteristics of various fleets, including electric transit buses, school buses, and delivery vehicles. Electriphi's software employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize fleet operations and energy management, enabling clients to implement managed charging strategies that significantly reduce operational and infrastructure costs. Founded in 2018, Electriphi is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in San Jose.
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