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.

Toshiharu Okui

CEO

Kenji Maeda

CEO

4 past transactions

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.

Global Thermostat

Venture Round in 2023
Global Thermostat, LLC is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced technologies for the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and various industrial sources. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a carbon-negative solution that removes more carbon than is emitted during electricity production. Its innovative technology leverages process heat generated from industrial activities, allowing it to capture carbon while simultaneously generating electricity. This technology can be integrated into new and existing infrastructures, including power plants, cement smelters, and refineries. With a portfolio of multi-patented solutions, Global Thermostat aims to contribute to climate restoration by enabling a range of applications within the circular carbon economy, such as carbon sequestration and the production of synthetic fuels and building materials.

Ubiden

Venture Round in 2022
Ubiden is a company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) mobile network services, with a focus on developing applications for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The company creates IoT charging stations and smart distribution boards that facilitate connections between users and electricity. Ubiden offers a comprehensive suite of services, including an energy usage transaction engine, consulting on average driving distances and vehicle usage for companies, and assistance in selecting and installing EV charging equipment. Additionally, Ubiden provides post-installation management services, allowing clients to monitor energy usage for vehicle charging and track CO2 emissions reductions.

Electriphi

Seed Round in 2020
Electriphi, Inc. is a technology company specializing in fleet and energy management solutions aimed at facilitating the transition from conventional to electric vehicle fleets. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in San Jose, Electriphi offers a comprehensive platform that includes a Fleet Electrification Planning Tool. This tool provides fleet managers, energy utilities, and planning teams with in-depth analyses of energy costs, infrastructure needs, and environmental impacts tailored to specific fleet characteristics. The company's software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize charging schedules, telematics, and routes for light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial fleets. By implementing managed charging strategies, Electriphi helps clients significantly reduce operational and infrastructure costs while ensuring the operational readiness of their electric vehicles.
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