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Energy & Environment Investment
Energy & Environment Investment is a private equity based in Tokyo, founded 2006; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM...
Energy & Environment Investment
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2006
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Team members not individually named on public site
Investment team
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What makes Energy & Environment Investment unique among Japanese venture capital firms?
EEI is the only Japan-based venture capital firm with a dedicated mandate for the environment and energy sector (per the firm, 2006). It combines a traditional VC model with a deep network of Japanese corporate partners, offering co-investment and alliance-building support for its portfolio companies.
Does Energy & Environment Investment invest outside Japan?
Yes, while the firm is headquartered in Tokyo and primarily focuses on Japanese startups, its portfolio includes companies based in Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United States, particularly in areas like battery technology, wireless power transmission, and EV charging (per the firm's website).
How does EEI's impact investing thesis differ from other firms?
EEI states it has pursued impact investing since its founding in 2006, before the term was widely adopted. The firm explicitly believes that solving social challenges and generating financial performance are compatible, and it structures its investments around environmental and social outcomes (per the firm).
What investment stages does EEI typically target?
The firm covers early-stage (start-up) through expansion and late-stage growth investments (per Altss estimate, based on firm's strategy description).
Does EEI disclose its AUM or individual fund sizes?
No, Energy & Environment Investment does not publicly disclose its total AUM or individual fund sizes. The only fund mentioned is the EEI Booster1 investment limited partnership, but no capital figure is provided (per the firm).
How large is Energy & Environment Investment's team?
The firm does not disclose the number of professionals or name individual team members on its public website (per the firm).
Does EEI invest only in venture capital or also in other asset classes?
Based on the firm's disclosed activities, EEI focuses exclusively on venture capital investments in the environment and energy space. It does not publicly indicate involvement in other asset classes such as private credit, hedge funds, or real estate (per the firm).
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