Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Overview
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is a global logistics and shipping company founded in 1885. While its primary business is transportation, it also engages in strategic investments and "capital and business alliances" with technology companies relevant to its core operations, such as renewable energy and AI for the shipping industry. The investment in PowerX was a capital and business alliance to jointly develop and test a power transfer vessel and marine energy storage systems.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
nyk.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFuel | Jan 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Oceanic Constellations Inc. | Jan 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| MILES Co., Ltd. | Jan 2026 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Verdant Bloom Ltd. | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Neptune Robotics | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha based?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha founded?
Founding year information for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include XFuel, Oceanic Constellations Inc., MILES Co., Ltd., Verdant Bloom Ltd., Neptune Robotics.
What was Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's most recent investment?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's most recent investment on Caplight was in XFuel in 2026.
What sectors does Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha focus on?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha focus on?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha typically invests at the MultiStage stage.