Marunouchi Innovation Partners Co., Ltd.

Overview

Marunouchi Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. is a Japanese venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of innovative technologies that contribute to a global carbon-neutral society. Established in August 2022, the firm is a joint venture led by Mitsubishi Corporation, with shareholders including Pavilion Private Equity Co., Ltd. and MUFG Bank, Ltd. The firm manages the Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P., which targets a wide range of climate tech technologies, including next-generation energy sources like hydrogen, ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel, as well as renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal. The fund also focuses on battery and energy storage technologies, carbon-neutral materials like green iron and cement, and carbon recycling technologies such as carbon capture utilization, carbon capture and storage, and direct air capture. Marunouchi Innovation Partners aims to provide growth capital to startups with cutting-edge technologies in these fields, supporting their global expansion and contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by 2050. The firm has a global presence, with a head office in Tokyo, Japan, and a branch in Silicon Valley, California, enhancing its on-the-ground presence and sourcing efforts. Through its investments, Marunouchi Innovation Partners seeks to drive the realization of a global carbon-neutral society by leveraging its unique perspective and expertise, collaborating with investors and partners to enable companies to scale and access global markets. The firm's portfolio includes investments in companies like Omnidian, a U.S. provider of an intelligent solar asset management platform, and Mainspring, a U.S. manufacturer of innovative power generators. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable energy practices. Marunouchi Innovation Partners' approach combines the industrial expertise and global network of its parent company, Mitsubishi Corporation, with a focus on impact investing, aiming to create both social and economic value through its investments. The firm's alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, regarding the introduction of an Impact Measurement and Management framework, further underscores its commitment to responsible and impactful investing. By integrating and leveraging Mitsubishi Corporation's insights and resources, Marunouchi Innovation Partners strives to support the commercialization of promising new technologies, assisting portfolio companies on their growth path and accelerating their implementation in society. Together with its investors and partners, the firm aims to contribute to the decarbonization of the world from Japan, supporting companies alongside their journey of global expansion and contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by 2050.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technologies contributing to a global carbon-neutral society
• Startups with cutting-edge decarbonization technologies
• Companies with potential for global expansion

Portfolio Companies