​Matchmaking Japanese CVCs and Cleantech Startups

​Introducing Japanese CVCs active in Cleantech

​Cleantech startups looking for investment face challenges in the current US market. Japanese corporate venture capital companies (CVCs) represent one alternative as many such CVCs are still active in the cleantech sector. Co-organized between Keizai Silicon Valley and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO https://www.nedo.go.jp/english/) with support from the 4WARD San Francisco, Berkeley & Bay Area Climate Group (https://www.4ward.earth/), informal spaces – Oakland (https://spaces.informal.com/), JETRO San Francisco (https://www.jetro.go.jp/usa.html) and the UC Berkeley Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) Program (https://haas.berkeley.edu/c2m/), the event will be held in conjunction with San Francisco Climate Week and will facilitate matchmaking between Japanese CVCs active in cleantech investment to interested startups.

​The program will introduce participating Japanese CVCs as well as examples of successful collaboration between Japanese CVCs and cleantech startups, followed by breakout sessions where the CVCs will meet with pre-selected startups. Interested startups are encouraged to register using the registration link below. Startup registration will end at midnight April 16 Pacific time. Note that since the event is primarily for startups, observer registration may be limited if the venue limit is reached.

​Participating CVCs:

• ​Acario (Tokyo Gas Group)

• ​ME Innovation Fund (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

• ​Obayashi Corporation

• ​Sony Ventures

​FAQ

​Where can I park?

​There are no dedicated parking spaces at Japan Innovation Campus. Please park on the street or at the Palo Alto City Hall parking garage.

​Is parking free?

​Street parking is free near the venue, but has time limits. There are no restrictions after 5pm. See more details at https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Transportation/Parking/Visitors/Free-Hourly-Parking