Energy & Environment Investment

Energy & Environment Investment, Inc. is a Tokyo-based impact investment firm founded in 2006, specializing in the clean technology sector. As Japan's first venture capital firm dedicated to this area, it aims to support promising ventures by providing both financial resources and strategic guidance. The firm is comprised of experienced professionals who have a strong background in founding and managing companies within the venture capital landscape. By focusing on the environment and energy sectors, Energy & Environment Investment seeks to foster innovation and sustainable practices in clean technology, contributing to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Taiki Hino

Principal

Kenyu Hosoya

Managing Director and Board Member

Shuichiro Kawamura

President

Takahiro Kobayashi

Managing Director

Jun Matsunaga

Associate

Kengo Nakamura

Managing Director and Board Member

Tohru Nishikawa

Managing Director

Makoto Suda

Managing Director

Naoki Uda

Managing Director and Board Member

Past deals in Natural Resources

Nature

Venture Round in 2019
Nature, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in smart home technology, primarily through its product, Nature Remo. This innovative device serves as a remote control for home appliances, particularly room air conditioners, by connecting via infrared and Wi-Fi to allow users to manage their devices through a smartphone application. Nature Remo facilitates energy efficiency by enabling users to pre-cool spaces, monitor temperature and humidity, and automatically turn off air conditioners when not in use. The device comprises a controller equipped with various sensors—temperature, humidity, motion, illumination, and voice—and a power plug that measures energy consumption and controls the outlet. Founded on December 10, 2014, Nature aims to enhance consumer comfort and efficiency while helping to reduce peak energy demand.
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