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MISSION
Believe in the possibilities of technology, and make a difference in the world
The ME Innovation Fund is a bridge between the Mitsubishi Electric Group and startups.
Since its founding, Mitsubishi Electric has developed a wide range of businesses based on its technological capabilities cultivated over many years.
We, at ME Innovation Fund, take "technology" as our keyword, to discover innovative technologies and novel ideas from startups and bring change to the world through co-creation.
FOCUS AREAS
We invest in both domestic and international startups that have the potential to collaborate with Mitsubishi Electric, particularly within our 12 business domains and in digital and green innovation.
Mitsubishi Electric's 12 Business Domains
Defense & Space Systems
Transportation Systems
Energy Systems
Information & Communication Systems
Factory Automation Systems
Public Systems
Automotive Equipment
Semiconductors & Devices
Building Systems
Home Products
Visual Information Systems
Air Conditioning Systems
INVESTMENT AREA
Our investments extend beyond Japan to other regions in Asia, North America, and Europe. We actively invest in startups with exceptional technology and vision, regardless of their country or region.
ABOUT US
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Established
2022
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Operational
StructureGlobal Brain Corporation &
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Two-Company Partnership) -
Total Fund
Value5 Billion Yen
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Fund
Duration10 Years
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Target Regions & Stages
Domestic and
International StartupsSeries A
Pre-Series A and Series A/B
MEMBER
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Project Owner
Tsuyoshi Hidaka
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Investment
Yuji Niwa
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Investment
Shinichi Mizukusa
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Investment
Risako Kawanaka
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Investment
Takayuki Monobe
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Investment
Kazuya Takahashi
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Investment
Junya Saka
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Investment
Saki Shibayama
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Investment
Shinta Kudo
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Public Relations and Advertising
Asako Iwahashi
NEWS
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2024.11.29
PRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Electric, ME Innovation Fund Invests in Zenno Astronautics Ltd.
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2024.10.22
PRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Electric, ME Innovation Fund Invests in Formic Technologies Inc.
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2024.06.12
PRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Electric, ME Innovation Fund Invests in Pente Networks Inc.
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2023.12.08
PRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Electric, ME Innovation Fund Invests in Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
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2023.12.08
ARTICLE
My neighbor Southeast Asia: how Japanese firms can work with the region’s startups