K4 Ventures
Overview
K4 Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of the Kansai Electric Power Group, investing in venture companies to challenge new and unknown areas. The firm invests in a wide range of fields such as comprehensive energy, power transmission and distribution, information and communications, and lifestyle and business solutions, as well as new business areas with innovative technologies and business models. Investment targets include storage batteries, mobility, robotics, AI, IoT, big data, agriculture, and social infrastructure. The firm invests in all stages from seed to later stages, mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Fusioneering | Apr 2024 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| PowerX | Aug 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| EV Motors Japan | Mar 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Pixie Dust Technologies | Apr 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Next Energy & Resources Co., Ltd. | Sep 2020 | Strategic | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is K4 Ventures based?
K4 Ventures is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
When was K4 Ventures founded?
K4 Ventures was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does K4 Ventures have?
K4 Ventures has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in K4 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kyoto Fusioneering, PowerX, EV Motors Japan, Pixie Dust Technologies, Next Energy & Resources Co., Ltd..
What was K4 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
K4 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kyoto Fusioneering in 2024.
What sectors does K4 Ventures focus on?
K4 Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does K4 Ventures focus on?
K4 Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is K4 Ventures's AUM?
K4 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $116.1M.