Mitsui Chemicals
Mitsui Chemicals is a major Japanese chemical manufacturer that operates corporate venture capital activities through its wholly-owned CVC arm, 321Catalyst Ventures (formerly 321Force). The CVC invests in startups aligned with Mitsui Chemicals' strategic goal of building solutions-based business models, with a sector-agnostic approach across venture-backable technology companies globally.
Tokyo, Japan · 3+ investments · 2 portfolio companies
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1997
- Website
- jp.mitsuichemicals.com
- AUM
- $60.0M
- Portfolio Companies
- 2
- Total Investments
- 3
- Last Investment
- Sep 2025
- Geographic Focus
- Global, Japan, United States
Investment Thesis
Mitsui Chemicals is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 3 investments, including Apeiron Bioenergy and Glydways. Focus areas include Advanced Materials and Agtech.
Portfolio2
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Venture Capital ×8 · Individual ×1 · Private Equity ×1 · 2 shared rounds
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