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3DC
Cutting edge carbon material company aims to promote battery evolution
About 3DC
3DC is a Japanese startup that operates in the energy storage market, specifically in the development and commercialization of advanced carbon materials for batteries. The company's flagship product is Graphene MesoSponge (GMS), a three-dimensional graphene material with a unique sponge-like structure. This innovative material, developed by the Nishihara Lab at the Advanced Institute for Materials Research of Tohoku University, has the potential to revolutionize battery technology due to its balance of porosity, conductivity, corrosion resistance, and flexibility.
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3DC's business model revolves around providing GMS for electrodes in various types of batteries, including lithium-ion and next-generation solid-state batteries. This positions the company to serve a wide range of clients, from battery manufacturers to industries that rely heavily on energy storage solutions, such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics.
The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident in its vision of contributing to a decarbonized society through the evolution of battery technology. This vision has earned 3DC recognition as one of the Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneers, and it continues to showcase its advancements at industry events such as the JAPAN Rechargeable Battery part of the ENERGY WEEK.
In summary, 3DC is a promising startup that leverages advanced carbon materials to enhance energy storage capabilities, thereby serving a critical need in today's increasingly electrified and eco-conscious world.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Sendai, Japan
- Employees
- 29
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 43.0/100
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage
- Sector
- Energy, Composite Materials, Graphene, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Battery, Nanomaterials, Sustainable Development Goals, Advanced Materials, Solid-State Battery
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2026 | $2.8M | $96M | Toho Acetylene | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2025 | $19M | $75M | Osaka University Venture Capital · Kanagawa Science Park · Sony Innovation Fund · 77 Bank | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for 3DC is 3.6K monthly website visits, up 20% over the last three months. 3DC's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed8 investors entered at this stage
UntroD Capital- MTMorimatsu T&S
ANRI
Kanagawa Science Park
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
SMBC Venture Capital
Sony Innovation Fund
CBC
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Osaka University Venture Capital- 7B77 Bank
- KHKyoritsu Holdings
- TAToho Acetylene
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Dawn Capital
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital
Neo Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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