Diamond Edge Ventures, Inc. (DEV) is the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The firm makes strategic investments in early- and growth-stage startups developing technologies relevant to chemicals and advanced materials, including process technologies, recycling and circular economy solutions, bio-based and low‑carbon products, and digital manufacturing.
In addition to capital, DEV facilitates collaboration between portfolio companies and Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s global R&D, manufacturing, and commercial organizations to pilot, scale, and integrate innovations. Its focus spans industrial, electronics, mobility, packaging, and life-science-related value chains, with an emphasis on technologies that improve resource efficiency and support long-term sustainability goals.