DIC Group is a chemical company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, that specializes in the manufacturing of printing inks, organic pigments, and various chemical products. Founded in 1908, the company has established a diverse portfolio that includes flexible plastic packaging, plastic colorants, plasticizers, liquid crystal materials, industrial adhesive tapes, coextruded multilayer films for packaging, and hollow-fiber membranes. DIC Group categorizes its operations into five key segments: Printing Inks, Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Compounds, and Application Materials. The Printing Inks segment is the largest revenue generator, supplying inks for publishing and packaging, while the Polymers segment focuses on synthetic resins for electronics and automotive applications. The Fine Chemicals segment produces liquid crystals and pigments, and the Application Materials segment provides industrial adhesives and coating materials. In fiscal year 2017, DIC Group reported consolidated net sales of ¥789.4 billion and consolidated operating income of ¥56.5 billion.
PCAS - Canada Business is a unit of PCAS. It specializes in the synthesis, development, and custom manufacturing of materials by managing tight control limits and impurity levels at the ppb level.
Green Science Materials
Acquisition in 2023
Green Science Materials is a chemical company that engages in the production and sales of Aphanothece sacrum and lab grade sakuran.
Green Earth Institute
Corporate Round in 2018
Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the production of carbon-neutral biofuels and green chemicals derived from non-food biomass, such as plant leaves and stems. The company's product range includes vehicle and jet fuels, as well as various green chemicals like resins, carbon fibers, and feed additives. Utilizing a bioprocessing technology originally developed by the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth, Green Earth Institute aims to create efficient, low-cost green products while addressing significant global challenges, such as greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and the diversion of food crops for fuel production. The company also operates a research center in Kisarazu, Japan, to further its commitment to sustainable innovation.
Checkerspot
Seed Round in 2018
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in creating performance materials derived from microalgae, focusing on sustainable and high-performance applications. Checkerspot employs advanced techniques in molecular foundry, chemistry, material science, and fabrication technology to develop innovative products, including polyurethanes and textile finish materials. By leveraging the power of biotechnology, Checkerspot aims to expand the range of molecular building blocks available for various industrial applications, providing industries with access to a new generation of sustainable materials.
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