SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (President and Representative Director: Ikusuke Shimizu; hereafter, “SEKISUI CHEMICAL”) hereby announces that Daiki Yamashita, who leads the overseas sector of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, has been selected for "Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2026," the annual list published by Global Corporate Venturing (GCV*1), a global specialist media outlet covering the CVC domain.
Top 50 Emerging Leaders is one of GCV's flagship annual awards, recognizing 50 highly influential next-generation leaders in the global CVC field.
This selection shows that, across the multiple criteria emphasized by GCV such as investment track record, collaboration with portfolio companies, engagement with the startup ecosystem, and evaluations from stakeholders, the talent driving the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's CVC activities has earned high international recognition.
*1 GCV is a global specialist media outlet and community dedicated to Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), established in 2010. It serves as a leading platform connecting the global CVC ecosystem through news distribution, international conferences, awards, and other activities.
1. SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group CVC Activities
The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group promotes CVC activities with the aim of creating new businesses through co-creation with startups. Based on the "Strategic Area Map"*2, which organizes the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's business strategy and technology fields, the Group designs co-creation scenarios with startups, leverages the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's technologies, human resources, and business assets, and makes investments based on those scenarios. Focusing on four investment fields*3, "Residential," "Advanced Lifeline," "Innovative Mobility," and "Life Science," the Group invests in startups globally and works to create new businesses.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL views this selection as recognition not only of an individual but also of the growing presence of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's CVC activities within the global startup ecosystem. The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group will continue accelerating the creation of new businesses through co-creation and investment with startups, helping realize its Group Vision*4 and address social challenges.
2. Comment from Daiki Yamashita
I am deeply honored by this selection. I believe this recognition reflects not only my own efforts, but also the value placed on the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's co-creation with startups, collaboration with people inside and outside the company, and our challenge of creating new businesses through CVC activities. Going forward, we will continue expanding our connections with global ecosystems, particularly in North America, and work to create new business opportunities while helping address social challenges in the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's strategic and emerging areas.
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*2 Strategic Area Map https://www.sekisuichemical.com/about/outline/cvc/
*3 Four investment fields https://www.sekisuichemical.com/about/outline/segment/
*4 SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group Vision https://www.sekisuichemical.com/about/outline/vision/principles/groupvision/
About SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
Headquartered in Japan, SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TSE: 4204) and its subsidiaries make up the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. 26,000 employees in over 155 companies throughout 20 countries and regions aim to contribute to improving the lives of the people of the world and the earth’s environment. Thanks to a history of innovation, dedication and a pioneering spirit, SEKISUI CHEMICAL now holds leading positions in its three diverse business divisions as well as top global market share in interlayer film, foam products, conductive particles and more.
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