Innovation
21 patent families (11 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Emerging technologies, Textiles & paper; filing pace accelerating. Cited 312 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 1.1K social following, 6 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
24 investors on record; lead investors include Kisco, Lifull, QB Capital, SMBC Venture Capital.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 7 | 29% |
| Other / undisclosed | 17 | 71% |
Recent activity
27 Mar 2026
Partnership
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Asahi Soft Drinks
23 Jan 2026
Partnership
16 Oct 2025
Partnership
TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD.