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Zeon Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Jose

Description

Zeon Ventures is the investment arm of Zeon Corporation.

Investor Profile

Zeon Ventures has backed more than 12 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea.
  • Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Energy.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Seed (8%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • South Korea (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Renewable Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Electronics
  • Battery
  • Software
  • Cleantech
  • Sustainability
  • Power Grid
  • 3d Printing
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Who does Zeon Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Foothill Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 4
Toyota Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 2
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Creative Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2
IV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Asahi Kasei
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Doral Energy-Tech Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Ramat Gan
Co-Investments: 3
AP Ventures
Europe, Enfield, United Kingdom, Enfield
Co-Investments: 2
Anzu Partners
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Zeon Ventures?

Solestial, Inc.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Solestial exists to deliver abundant energy in space.

AerospaceNational SecurityRenewable EnergySolarSpace Travel
Series AMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Coreshell Technologies

San Leandro, California, United States

Coreshell Technologies is a nanotechnology company that is a developer of nanolayer coating technology for rechargeable batteries.

BatteryElectric VehicleManufacturingNanotechnologyRenewable Energy
Series AMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Aether Fuels

San Francisco, California, United States

Aether Fuels is a cutting-edge climate technology startup.

EnergyPower GridRenewable Energy
Series AJun 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $34,000,000
Inkbit

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

Inkbit creats a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that combines 3D printing with machine vision.

3D Printing3D TechnologyMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Series UnknownMay 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,799,998
Syzygy Plasmonics

Houston, Texas, United States

Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.

Chemical
Series UnknownFeb 21, 2024
AM Batteries

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

AM Batteries manufactures Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology.

ElectronicsManufacturingRenewable Energy
Series BNov 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Mitra Chem

Mountain View, California, United States

Mitra Chem is a lithium-ion battery material manufacturing company that innovates and commercializes iron-based cathode materials.

BatteryManufacturingRenewable Energy
Series BAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Verdagy

Moss Landing, California, United States

Verdagy enables the large-scale production of green hydrogen by innovating water electrolysis technology.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy
Series BAug 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $73,000,000
Amogy

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Amogy offers an innovative clean energy system using ammonia as a renewable fuel.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Series BMar 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $139,200,000
Visolis

Hayward, California, United States

Visolis, a bioengineering company, develops carbon-negative and sustainable chemicals.

BiotechnologyCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringHealth CareRenewable EnergySustainability
SeedJan 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000