Air Water
Air Water is a production company based in Osaka, Japan, established in 1929. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of industrial gases, medical gases, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), high-pressure gases, aerosols, and salt. It operates through five primary segments: industrial gases, chemicals, medical products, agricultural and food products, and energy. The industrial gas segment is the largest revenue generator, providing essential gases like oxygen for steel production. The chemicals division supplies coal and fine chemicals to the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. In the medical segment, Air Water offers medical gases and sterilization equipment for hospitals and home-care facilities. Additionally, the agricultural and food products segment includes delicatessen meats, frozen foods, and fruit and vegetable juices, while the energy segment focuses on the sale of natural gas.
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FRD Japan
Venture Round in 2023
FRD Japan is a Saitama-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on innovative land-based aquaculture solutions. The company specializes in a unique biofiltration system that utilizes bacteria to circulate 100% of tap water, eliminating the need for natural seawater or groundwater. This technology enables the sustainable farming of salmon and other aquatic species, promoting aquaculture practices that are independent of the sea. By minimizing water exchange, FRD Japan aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture operations.
FirstElement Fuel
Series D in 2021
FirstElement Fuel, Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in producing hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicles. Founded in 2013, it operates a network of hydrogen retail stations throughout California, offering its products under the True Zero brand. The company focuses on providing safe and reliable hydrogen fueling solutions, promoting the use of fuel cell technology as a zero-emission alternative for transportation. When utilized in fuel cell vehicles, the hydrogen results in only water vapor as a byproduct, which supports environmental sustainability and reduces traditional energy consumption impacts.
Green Earth Institute
Venture Round in 2021
Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, specializes in producing carbon-neutral biofuels and green chemicals derived from non-food biomass like plant leaves and stems. Its product portfolio includes vehicle and jet fuels, resins, carbon fibers, feed additives, and other chemicals. The company's core technology, originally developed by RITE, enables efficient and low-cost production of these green products compared to conventional methods. Green Earth Institute operates a research center in Kisarazu, Japan, dedicated to advancing its bioprocessing technology to address global warming and minimize food crop diversion for fuel production.
Kairos
Acquisition in 2018
Kairos set forth medical devices with high resolutions.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases
Acquisition in 2014
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, established in 1976 and based in Kolkata, India, specializes in the manufacture of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The company produces a diverse range of gases including industrial oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, dry ice, and helium. These products are essential for various sectors such as medical, chemical, construction, defense, and energy, supporting their daily operational needs. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has evolved significantly since its inception, continuously enhancing its capacity to meet the growing demands of its customers, while maintaining a commitment to independence that fosters strong relationships with clients, employees, and shareholders.
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