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Mitsui & Co. Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Energy & Environment · Waste Management

Mitsui & Co is a company that works in trading and investment. The company manages resources, energy, food, materials, and products needed for society. It develops projects in fields such as environment, infrastructure, and social contribution. The company addresses issues related to climate change, natural resources, and human rights. It supports communities by building systems for supply, health, education, and work.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Mitsui & Co. ranks #40 globally and #4 in Japan. It ranks #7 in the Energy & Environment industry and #5 in the Waste Management subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#40
Industry
Energy & Environment
#7
Subindustry
Waste Management
#5
National · Japan
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#4
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Key metrics

Mitsui & Co. Startup Activity Metrics

Mitsui & Co. has supported 193 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $20.3 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Mitsui & Co.'s investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Mitsui & Co. has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through Mitsui Global Investment and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 193 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm Mitsui Global Investment has invested in over 114 startups since it was founded in 2001.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Healthtech, and Hardware & IoT, categories where Mitsui & Co.'s scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Mitsui & Co.-associated startups operate

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Programs & CVC

Mitsui & Co. Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Mitsui & Co. engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 193 startups in total based on our database.

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Mitsui & Co corporate investments
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Mitsui Global Investment
Mitsui Global Investment
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2001
Investment Program
[Mitsui & Co. Global Investment](http://www.mitsui-global.com/en/) is a venture capital fund that focuses on early stage companies. Mitsui's expertise lies in helping companies build their b
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Mitsui Sustainability NETWORKING DAY
Ecosystem Activation
Ecosystem Activation Program
Mitsui & Co-hosted sustainability networking forum in Tokyo bringing companies, universities, NPOs and startups together to exchange information and co-create answers to social issues.
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Mitsui & Co.

Mitsui & Co.'s top 5 associated startups have raised 49% of the $20.3 billion raised in the last ten years across all 193 associated startups, led by Claroty at $3.3 billion. Mitsui & Co. is associated with 185 active startups and 8 exits. Mitsui Global Investment supports the largest number of startups, with 114 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Mitsui & Co.
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
WiseWiseSB 816FintechTallinnDirect InvestmentMitsui & Co corporate investments
MercariMercariSB 737Ecommerce & RetailTokyoDirect InvestmentMitsui & Co corporate investments
sulekha.comsulekha.comSB 631Marketing & SalesChennaiProgram InvestmentMitsui Global Investment
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Mitsui & Co. ranks #40 globally and #4 in Japan. It accounts for 3% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Energy & Environment industry and 8.2% of the activity generated by corporations in Japan. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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