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§ Private Profile · Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Develops high-performance, rare-metal-free catalysts for next-generation energy storage, metal-air batteries, and hydrogen production.
Based in Sendai, Japan, AZUL Energy develops high-performance, rare-metal-free catalysts for next-generation energy systems, including metal-air batteries and hydrogen production equipment. The clean chemistry startup utilizes proprietary metal complexes derived from blue pigments to replace expensive platinum components, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and resource constraints for long-duration energy storage applications. The company has raised approximately $3.2 million in Series A funding to accelerate the mass production and global commercialization of its advanced materials. This financing was led by Spiral Capital, with additional participation from institutional backers such as Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Tohoku University Venture Partners. To scale its operations across international markets, the enterprise has formed strategic corporate partnerships with established catalyst manufacturers like DeNora and Nippon Kayaku. AZUL Energy was founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Tohoku University by Hiroshi Yabu and Koju Ito.
AZUL Energy has raised $3.2M across 2 funding rounds.
AZUL Energy has raised $3.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
AZUL Energy has raised $3.2M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $950K Series A Extension in January 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | $950K Series A Plus | — | Governance Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital | Announced |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $2.2M Series A | — | 福留 秀基, Akitomo Naoi | Announced |
AZUL Energy has raised $3.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
AZUL Energy's investors include Governance Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, 福留 秀基, Akitomo Naoi.