Diamond Edge Ventures

Diamond Edge Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation. Based in San Francisco, it was established in 2018 and invests in early- and growth-stage companies across performance products, industrial materials, and healthcare. The firm seeks opportunities that leverage Mitsubishi Chemical’s broad product and technology portfolio to deliver differentiated, high-performance solutions and contribute to a sustainable society.

Curtis Schickner

President

11 past transactions

Boston Materials

Series A in 2024
Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.

Vartega

Venture Round in 2024
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Lingrove

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.

Eridan

Series B in 2022
Eridan is a Norwegian company specializing in advanced wireless communication technologies. It develops digital sampling radios for 4G, 5G, and beyond, utilizing a unique transceiver architecture that eliminates the need for linear power amplifiers, resulting in significant energy savings.

DigiLens

Series D in 2022
DigiLens is a Sunnyvale, California-based developer of holographic waveguide display technology and photopolymer optical platforms for extended reality (XR). The company offers waveguide displays, light engines, and development kits to help OEMs design XR-enabled devices for automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and defense applications. Its patented optical platform and a low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process support compact, high-fidelity XR modules, including augmented reality and heads-up display solutions. DigiLens focuses on enabling OEM partners to create customized XR experiences by combining materials, software tools, and display architectures that extend the field of view and reduce device size and weight.

DigiLens

Series D in 2021
DigiLens is a Sunnyvale, California-based developer of holographic waveguide display technology and photopolymer optical platforms for extended reality (XR). The company offers waveguide displays, light engines, and development kits to help OEMs design XR-enabled devices for automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and defense applications. Its patented optical platform and a low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process support compact, high-fidelity XR modules, including augmented reality and heads-up display solutions. DigiLens focuses on enabling OEM partners to create customized XR experiences by combining materials, software tools, and display architectures that extend the field of view and reduce device size and weight.

Fluence Analytics

Venture Round in 2021
Fluence Analytics, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial and laboratory monitoring solutions focused on the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Established in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company specializes in systems that provide continuous data streams to analyze and optimize polymer production processes. Its offerings include a manufacturing system for real-time analysis of polymers and a light scattering-based instrument that assesses the stability of therapeutic proteins as well as the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By combining these measurements with proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables manufacturers to enhance process control and accelerate research and development. The company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.

AddiFab

Venture Round in 2019
AddiFab is a Danish company specializing in advanced additive manufacturing solutions, particularly focused on 3D printing technology. The company has developed proprietary 3D printer systems and specialized print resins, enabling manufacturers to create precise and repeatable molds for low-volume injection molding. This innovative approach allows for the production of complex parts quickly and cost-effectively, while also reducing environmental impact compared to traditional methods. AddiFab's technology enables manufacturers to produce unique items, prototypes, and spare parts using a wide range of materials, from soft rubbers to hard metals, all on a single platform. With operations in Denmark and a presence in Palo Alto, California, AddiFab is led by a team of experienced professionals committed to transforming the injection molding industry.

Fluence Analytics

Series A in 2019
Fluence Analytics, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial and laboratory monitoring solutions focused on the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Established in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company specializes in systems that provide continuous data streams to analyze and optimize polymer production processes. Its offerings include a manufacturing system for real-time analysis of polymers and a light scattering-based instrument that assesses the stability of therapeutic proteins as well as the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By combining these measurements with proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables manufacturers to enhance process control and accelerate research and development. The company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.

DigiLens

Series C in 2019
DigiLens is a Sunnyvale, California-based developer of holographic waveguide display technology and photopolymer optical platforms for extended reality (XR). The company offers waveguide displays, light engines, and development kits to help OEMs design XR-enabled devices for automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and defense applications. Its patented optical platform and a low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process support compact, high-fidelity XR modules, including augmented reality and heads-up display solutions. DigiLens focuses on enabling OEM partners to create customized XR experiences by combining materials, software tools, and display architectures that extend the field of view and reduce device size and weight.

Freshr Technologies

Freshr Technologies produces compostable active packaging materials derived from natural resources. These materials extend the shelf life of fresh foods, initially focusing on preserving fresh fish by maintaining its water content and targeting bacteria, thereby reducing waste in fish processing.
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