We are very thrilled to announce that our parent company, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., has made a groundbreaking move by investing in H2U Technologies, Inc., a company based in the US that has unique, highly efficient catalyst discovery technology aimed at reducing the cost of PEM*1 water electrolysis equipment. Tokyo Gas has also signed a letter of intent to collaborate with H2U through its subsidiary Acario Investment One, LLC. Since February 2023, both companies have been jointly developing affordable, high-performance non-iridium catalysts. They synthesize approximately 20,000 catalyst samples annually and rigorously evaluate their effectiveness and durability. This partnership aims to expand the search for superior catalysts and accelerate the adoption of non-iridium catalysts in water electrolysis equipment, all aimed at achieving cost-effective hydrogen production. #cleanenergy #hydrogen #renewableenergy H2U Website: https://lnkd.in/gzgtuDh7 Tokyo Gas Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gAb3nwcH
Acario
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Menlo Park, California 370 followers
Acario was established by Tokyo Gas to fuel innovation and investment within startups focused on climate tech.
About us
Acario was established by Tokyo Gas to fuel innovation and investment within startups focused on the new energy economy and sustainability sectors. We are dedicated to using our time and our investments to help companies looking to make a difference.
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https://www.acarioinnovation.com/
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Menlo Park, California
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Come join us for "Cleantech Innovation Showcase - Vol 6. Accelerating Decarbonization" on June 10, 2024 at San Mateo, CA! With informative session where we will explore how prominent Japanese companies are collaborating with startups to foster innovation in the cleantech sector, this event aims to provide valuable insights into the successful partnerships and initiatives that have emerged from these collaborations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the intersection of big corporations and startups in driving sustainability and environmental advancements within Japan’s business landscape. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/dVvDkrcz #cleantech #decarbonization #startups
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Come join us for "Cleantech Innovation Showcase - Vol 6. Accelerating Decarbonization" on June 10, 2024 at San Mateo, CA! With informative session where we will explore how prominent Japanese companies are collaborating with startups to foster innovation in the cleantech sector, this event aims to provide valuable insights into the successful partnerships and initiatives that have emerged from these collaborations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the intersection of big corporations and startups in driving sustainability and environmental advancements within Japan’s business landscape. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/dVvDkrcz #cleantech #decarbonization #startups
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Acario attended the Energy Tech Summit 2024 in Bilbao, Spain in April. Over 900 like-minded innovators, investors and industry leaders gathered from around the world to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in the energy sector. Our principal Derek Higashihara joined as a judge for Energy Tech Challengers - Congratulations to the winners ME Energy - Liquid Electricity GmbH, IONETIC, Jolt - Activated Electrodes for Electrolysis, Renewabl and REGENT. It was such a wonderful event to participate as a part of sponsors! Thank you very much to everyone who stopped by at our booth to know more about us. We're looking forward to collaborating with you in the near future! #energytechsummit #cleantech #renewable #startups
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Celebrate and also learn with us more about the past year achievement of the Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and California to tackle climate change! Our director Nigel A. Carr and Antoine Peiffer, VP Principle Power will be reverse pitching at this in-person event on March 4. Save your spot now! https://lnkd.in/gS7rhVHR #climatechange #climatetech #renewableenergy #energytech #startup
Building a Sustainable Future: Open Innovation between California and Japan to Tackle Climate Change! - Japan Society of Northern California
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We are excited to announce that Acario is sponsoring MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2024! Ambitious teams from all over the world are offering new solutions to challenge #netzero future, we can't wait to see them in the next round! #climatetech #decarbonization #mit #energy
Thank all the applicants for their interest and for making this MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2024 the largest cohort ever! We are thrilled to announce that we had 166 applications from 44 countries and 94 universities worldwide! Check out our short video to learn about where the applicants are coming from and what business ideas they are working on to save the planet! After our First Round (private virtual pitching) on February 5-6th, we will hold two Semi-finals in Boston (March 8th) and London (March 15th) and the Grand Final in Boston (April 19th), which is open to the public. Save the date, and stay tuned for the event details coming soon!! Also, we are still open to welcome new sponsors, so if you are an organization / individual interested in sponsoring the prize, feel free to fill out the interest form: https://lnkd.in/eKUUqFGv #climatetech #startup #pitchcompetition #energy #climatechange
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Excited to sit down with Paul Nahi next week to hear his insights about negative emissions and the lessons we can leverage from #solar to realize the future of the #DAC industry. We'll be discussing Paul's unique experience commercializing the first micro inverters as the CEO of Enphase Energy, and now solid sorbent technology as the CEO of Global Thermostat. For any entrepreneurs out there, Paul has piloted three companies through three global financial crises with challenging funding environments. If you are attending the Cleantech Group NA Forum in San Diego, please join us at 3:00pm on Tuesday 1/24 in the Marabella-Las Palmas room! https://lnkd.in/gsxYyvbP #dac #solar #cleantechforumna #globalthermostat #acarioinnovation
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Acario will be co-hosting a discussion session on the second day, January 23, at Cleantech Forum North America! We are inviting Paul Nahi, CEO from Global Thermostat, to join our director Nigel A. Carr and talk about actual emissions reductions especially focusing on Direct Air Capture (DAC). Please join us for this fireside chat to learn more about how we move forward to the next stage with this technology. #cleantech #DAC #decarbonization #netzero
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On 11/17, our parent company Tokyo Gas announced its commitment to a landmark $3.8 billion USD offshore wind fund in partnership with Octopus Energy. The fund is unique as it is Octopus’ first dedicated fund for the development, construction and operation of offshore wind assets. Tokyo Gas is a significant cornerstone investor, pledging 220 million euros to the Fund. With a global investment target of 3.5 billion euros in offshore wind by 2030, the Fund aims to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Octopus Energy press release: https://lnkd.in/g2CUyxxe Tokyo Gas press release: https://lnkd.in/gtMtSf5h #offshorewind #renewableenergy
Octopus Energy launches landmark £3bn offshore wind fund with Tokyo Gas
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TES (Tree Energy Solutions) and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. have entered into a collaborative agreement to advance the global transition to sustainable energy by exploring and developing e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen) supply chains. TES, a prominent global green energy company specializing in e-NG, and Tokyo Gas aim to promote awareness of e-NG on a global scale. The collaboration involves advocating for the institutional design of an international CO2 emissions counting system for e-NG and other carbon-neutral fuels, as well as establishing an international supply chain for e-NG. In alignment with Japan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the partnership focuses on decarbonizing gas-based energy, particularly in meeting the 60% heat demand of the country. E-NG emerges as a promising option due to its compatibility with existing city gas infrastructure, such as LNG receiving terminals, pipelines, and consumption equipment, facilitating a smooth transition to carbon neutrality while containing additional social costs. Both companies will continue to work toward the early realization of LNG and city gas decarbonization through the expanded introduction of e-NG. TES: https://lnkd.in/du4VfFFP Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eFRUKiTQ Tokyo Gas Press Release: https://lnkd.in/grVsfG7n #decarbonization #co2emissions #emethane #e-NG #greenhydrogen
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