Daikin Industries
Overview
Daikin Industries is a Japanese multinational manufacturing company that operates a corporate venture capital (CVC) arm to invest in global startups in areas such as AI and climate tech.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCSiAl | Aug 2021 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| ZutaCore | Jun 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Bitkey Inc. | Jun 2021 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. | May 2012 | Private Placement | Co-investor |
| Asuene | Jul 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
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Key People
MASAMICHI SUKEGAWA
Managing Director
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Managing Director
Kenny Scanlon
Principal Engineering Program Manager, Control System (Software, Hardware & IoT)
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Daikin Industries based?
Daikin Industries is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
When was Daikin Industries founded?
Daikin Industries was founded in 1924.
How many portfolio companies does Daikin Industries have?
Daikin Industries has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Daikin Industries's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OCSiAl, ZutaCore, Bitkey Inc., ELIIY Power Co., Ltd., Asuene.
What was Daikin Industries's most recent investment shown here?
Daikin Industries's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Asuene in 2026.
What sectors does Daikin Industries focus on?
Daikin Industries focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Daikin Industries focus on?
Daikin Industries typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Daikin Industries's AUM?
Daikin Industries's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.