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 Member of the Board

Shuichiro Kawamura

President, CEO and Founder

Takahiro Kobayashi

Managing Director

Kengo Nakamura

Managing Director

Past deals in Energy

Asusola

Series A in 2025
Asusola is a renewable energy developer that specializes in the installation and operation of wind and solar energy projects.

Echandia

Venture Round in 2025
Echandia specializes in developing advanced energy storage solutions and battery systems specifically for maritime transportation, shipping, and other heavy-duty applications. The company's product lineup includes LTO Battery Systems that utilize Lithium-Titanate-Oxide technology, known for their exceptional safety, rapid charging capabilities—fully charged in approximately 10 minutes—and an impressive lifespan exceeding 30,000 cycles. Additionally, Echandia offers the Echandia Energy system, an air-cooled lithium-ion battery designed for long-term maritime use, ensuring both safe and efficient operation. Furthermore, the Echandia Power system is engineered for hybrid applications, providing high power output for short durations, typically lasting five minutes or less per cycle. Through these innovative solutions, Echandia aims to promote zero-emission energy use in maritime, rail, and wind power sectors, enabling clients to adopt sustainable energy assets in their operations.

Aeterlink

Series B in 2025
Aeterlink is a developer of innovative wireless power transfer technology aimed at creating a digital landscape devoid of wires. The company specializes in applying its advanced technology across various sectors, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and healthcare. By enabling wireless power transmission over distances, Aeterlink's solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability while improving safety by eliminating the hazards associated with traditional wiring. Their practical level technologies facilitate greater flexibility in device placement and operation, contributing to a more connected and streamlined environment across multiple industries.

elleThermo

Seed Round in 2024
elleThermo specializes in developing Semiconductor-Sensitised Thermal Cells (STCs), a technology designed to convert unused waste heat above room temperature into electricity.

Nature

Series D in 2024
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nature

Venture Round in 2024
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Elevista

Series A in 2023
Elevista is a technology company that specializes in energy platforms, media production, and digital marketing services.

Galdieria

Series B in 2023
Galdieria is a biotechnology company providing urban mining recycling, precious metals absorbent, cleantech, and energy-related services.

Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while investing in its own generation capacity to ensure a reliable electricity supply without environmental harm. Clean Energy Connect facilitates the transition to renewable energy by connecting distributed energy resources with customers interested in sustainable practices. It offers advisory services to optimize energy solutions, covering everything from implementation to operational methods, and providing cost-effective proposals that help clients seamlessly adopt renewable energy sources.

Relectrify

Series A in 2021
Relectrify specializes in developing and supplying advanced battery control solutions aimed at enhancing the lifespan and reducing the costs of battery storage systems. The company's technology includes cell-level battery management and inverter solutions, which are utilized globally in various applications such as residential, industrial, and grid-scale energy storage. Their offerings are suitable for both second-life and new batteries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Asuene

Series A in 2021
Asuene provides renewable power retail services for local production and consumption and develops a carbon management platform that enables organizations to track, manage, and report greenhouse gas emissions. The platform integrates data from multiple sources using artificial intelligence to create strategies for reducing pollutants, improving environmental performance, complying with regulations, and advancing sustainability goals.

Sharing Energy

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Sharing Energy is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the research and development of energy management services. It provides innovative solutions for storing and utilizing energy, offering users sustainable power supply options through its Share Denki service.

Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2020
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while investing in its own generation capacity to ensure a reliable electricity supply without environmental harm. Clean Energy Connect facilitates the transition to renewable energy by connecting distributed energy resources with customers interested in sustainable practices. It offers advisory services to optimize energy solutions, covering everything from implementation to operational methods, and providing cost-effective proposals that help clients seamlessly adopt renewable energy sources.

Nature

Venture Round in 2019
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Innowatts

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, Innowatts specializes in data analytics for the energy sector. Its eUtility™ platform leverages machine learning and meter-level data to help energy retailers and utilities worldwide manage grids, enhance profitability, improve customer relationships, and promote sustainability.

Eco Style

Venture Round in 2018
Eco Style is a renewable energy company specializing in solar power generation. It offers construction services for power generation systems, focusing on off-site and on-site development.

Sharing Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Sharing Energy is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the research and development of energy management services. It provides innovative solutions for storing and utilizing energy, offering users sustainable power supply options through its Share Denki service.

Innowatts

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Innowatts specializes in data analytics for the energy sector. Its eUtility™ platform leverages machine learning and meter-level data to help energy retailers and utilities worldwide manage grids, enhance profitability, improve customer relationships, and promote sustainability.

Enechange

Series A in 2016
Enechange Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an electricity plan comparison website, helping consumers select their electricity providers. Established in April 2015, the company offers online switching services for energy and gas. Enechange also operates various cloud-based platforms aimed at supporting electricity and gas retailers, including the Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP) for marketing and customer acquisition, and the Smart-Meter Analytics Platform (SMAP) for profitability analysis and demand response services. Additionally, the company employs artificial intelligence technologies to enhance deregulation efforts in the energy sector, facilitating optimized energy usage and smoother transitions for consumers switching providers. Through its innovative solutions, Enechange plays a critical role in promoting energy efficiency and consumer choice in Japan's liberalized electricity market.
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