Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeCVC
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
Energy TechClimate TechMobility
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeCVC
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio
Acario Innovation was founded in 2017 as the Silicon Valley-based corporate venture capital and open-innovation arm of Tokyo Gas. The name comes from the Japanese word "Akari," meaning light, a reference to the gas lamp that was Tokyo Gas's founding business. The firm is led by CEO Kenji Maeda alongside a small team of investors and analysts.
Acario funds companies in the new energy economy and s...
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