Mechanocross
Where to find us at Bits & Pretzels

29/09, Startup Exhibition, Cluster „Green Future", ST90

Key Facts

Company Description

Founded to bring mechanochemical organic synthesis from Hokkaido University to industry, we aim to revolutionize chemistry through little solvent based reactions. Eliminating organic solvents—the main source of environmental harm—enables reactions with insoluble compounds once thought impossible which unlocks new paths in advanced materials.

Product/Service Description

We have over 15 clients/20 projects. Mechanochemistry allows you to; 1) reduce the CO2 emissions/ waste disposal, 2) develop insoluble compound reactions, and 3) fasten reaction (1day to 1 min etc)

Crunchbase

Country

Japan

Founding Year

2023

Employees

11-20

Company Stage

Many Paying Customers

Business Model

B2B

Focus Industries

Chemicals/Materials

Active Markets

(5 most relevant ones)

Japan, Target for expansion: Germany, Korea, US

Look for at Bits & Pretzels

Accelerator/Incubator Programs
Customers
International Access
Mentors/Advisors

Funding & Investors

3 Lead Investors

Incubate Fund, QB Capitals

Capital Raised to Date

1 200 000 €

Last Funding Type

Seed

Last Funding Date

July 2024

Capital Need (€)

15-50M

Currently Fundraising

(at the time of  Bits & Pretzels 2025)

No

Growth Outlook

Traction

15clients, 20-25projects ongoing - including scaleup PoCs

Monetization Model

PoC, Commercialization Support, Licensing

3 Reference Customers

Dicel

Revenues 2024

60 000 €

Planned Revenues 2025

410 000 €

Planned Revenues 2026

580 000 €

Target Markets

(within 24 months)

Central & Eastern Europe
East Asia
North America

Team

Koki Nishioka

VP, Head of Biz.Dev.

koki.nishioka@mechanocross.com