JCCL, Inc. (Head Office: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Toshiyuki Umehara) is a startup from Kyushu University working under the vision of “realizing a sustainable society through CO₂ recovery and resource recycling technologies.” The company is developing and commercializing low-cost, high-efficiency CO₂ separation and recovery technologies.

JCCL has raised a total of 400 million yen in Series A funding from the following investors:
• KII No.3 Impact Investment Limited Partnership (managed by Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc.)
• DBJ Capital Investment Limited Partnership (managed by DBJ Capital Co., Ltd.)
• QB No.2 Investment Limited Partnership (managed by QB Capital, LLC and NCB Venture Capital Co., Ltd.)
• Nissay Capital Sustainability Challenge Fund No.1 Investment Limited Partnership (managed by Nissay Capital Co., Ltd.)
• ICJ No.2 Fund Investment Limited Partnership (managed by Inclusion Japan, Inc.)
With this round, JCCL’s total funding has reached 700 million yen.

With this funding, JCCL will focus on the following initiatives:
1. Sales of CO₂ separation and recovery equipment and membrane performance evaluation devices in collaboration with partner companies
2. Manufacturing of a device capable of recovering 30 kg of CO₂ per day, scheduled for demonstration next fiscal year
3. Development of a container-sized CO₂ recovery unit capable of recovering 300 kg of CO₂ per day
4. Establishment of a production process for absorbents that enable high-performance, low-cost CO₂ recovery

Through this funding, JCCL will accelerate the practical application of its technologies and the market launch of its products in collaboration with partners, contributing to Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality goals and solving customer challenges in CO₂ recovery and utilization.

Comments from our Investors

Naoji Nomura
Principal, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc.
We are very pleased to participate as a co-lead investor in JCCL. CO₂ separation and recovery technology is essential for achieving carbon neutrality in Japan. We believe that the sincere efforts and passion of President Umehara, Dr. Hoshino, and the JCCL team will be the breakthrough for implementing this technology in society.

Yuma Matsuura
Senior Investment Manager, DBJ Capital Co., Ltd.
We are delighted to join JCCL’s Series A round as a co-lead investor. CO₂ separation and resource recycling technologies are urgently needed, especially in sectors where emission reductions alone are not enough. We believe JCCL’s technology will become a key solution for achieving carbon neutrality in Japan and globally.

Noriyuki Kawata
Investment Manager, QB Capital, LLC
Having been involved with JCCL since before its founding, I’m thrilled to see the Series A round completed. The project has evolved from materials development to equipment sales, and this funding will further accelerate the business.

Kazutaka Terao
Capitalist, Nissay Capital Co., Ltd.
We are excited to invest in JCCL. As the government and companies work together toward carbon neutrality by 2050, the CO₂ recovery equipment market is gaining attention. We highly value JCCL’s cost-effective technology and its strong focus on social implementation.

Atsushi Takemaru
Director, Inclusion Japan, Inc.
As a VC actively investing in ESG, we’ve supported JCCL since its first round. The company’s success in commercializing university-based deep tech and securing strong new investors is highly significant for Japan’s decarbonization and startup ecosystem.

<Company Overview>
• Company Name: JCCL, Inc.
• Location: 5-5 Kyudai-Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City
• Representative: Toshiyuki Umehara
• Established: December 2020
• Website: https://jccl.jp/en