Acario Innovation

What is Acario Innovation?

Acario Innovation is the Silicon Valley-based corporate venture capital and open innovation arm of Tokyo Gas, located in Menlo Park, California.

They specialize in investing in early-stage startups that operate within various sectors such as new energy, grid2.0, mobility, Industry 4.0, decarbonization, and energy services. Acario Innovation's investment thesis revolves around supporting and fostering innovation in the transition to a new energy economy and driving sustainability efforts. They target companies that are developing technologies and business models in areas like Energy, A.I. (& Big Data), Material Science, Robotics, Real Estate (& Construction), and Mobility.

As part of their mission to create the future of energy, Acario employs their expertise and resources to assist startups making significant strides in these industries. Their focus on the intersection of energy innovation and the commercialization of early-stage products has led them to form strategic partnerships with a variety of innovative companies, not just through Acario but also in collaboration with Tokyo Gas.

They express a commitment to discovering new investments and forming new partnerships, seeking dedicated ventures that align with their goals of decarbonization, hydrogen innovation, new energy services (EaaS), and digital transformation. Acario Innovation leverages the extensive experience and networks of Tokyo Gas to provide not only capital but also strategic support to their portfolio companies, thereby emphasizing their active role in shaping a sustainable and technologically-advanced energy landscape.