Archive · 12 Dec 2025
MOL PLUS Invests in Theia Ventures Fund 1
MOL PLUS, a company that helps other businesses grow, has put money into a special fund called Theia Ventures Fund 1 in India.
This fund supports new companies that work on important things like clean energy and smart technology.
MOL PLUS is interested in India because it has many new companies and is growing fast.
They set up a special team in India to meet and work with these new companies.
The leader of MOL PLUS says they want to learn more about the Indian market and work with local experts to make new businesses together.
The leader of Theia Ventures is happy because MOL PLUS knows a lot about important things like the environment and technology, which will help new companies in India do better.
MOL PLUS, the venture capital arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, invested in Bengaluru-based Theia Ventures Fund 1.
Theia Ventures Fund 1 focuses on energy transition, deep tech, materials science, and advanced manufacturing in India.
India's startup market has over 157,000 companies, including about 70 unicorns, making it the third-largest startup market globally.
MOL PLUS established its India desk in November 2024 to engage with local venture capitalists and startups.
The investment aims to accelerate business creation with startups in India and promote the India-Japan corridor.
- Who
- MOL PLUS CO., Ltd. and Theia Ventures LLP
- What
- Investment in Theia Ventures Fund 1
- When
- December 12, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To accelerate business creation with start-ups in the Indian market and promote the India-Japan corridor
- Investor
- MOL PLUS CO., Ltd.
- Investment Target
- Theia Ventures Fund 1
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Focus Areas
- Energy Transition, Deep Tech, Materials Science, Advanced Manufacturing
- India Startup Market Size
- 157,000+ companies, 70+ unicorns
- MOL PLUS India Desk Establishment
- November 2024