CyberAgent Capital has invested in Cataris Co., Ltd., a company developing AI solutions for the chemical industry, aiming to enhance material usage efficiency and drive innovation.

Target Company Overview

Cataris Co., Ltd., based in Minato, Tokyo, is dedicated to developing AI agents specifically for the chemical and materials industry. The company's vision is to harness the power of human and AI collaboration to create new value across various industries. Traditionally, the search for new applications and improvements for materials has relied on the subjective experiences and knowledge of researchers and sales personnel, leading to challenges in balancing exploration speed with the reproducibility of proposals. Cataris aims to address these issues through automated analysis and proposal generation using AI technology.

Through its proprietary 'Material Profiling AI Platform,' Cataris employs comprehensive analysis of material data, academic papers, patents, and public databases to generate candidate applications and improvements autonomously. The utilization of advanced property prediction tools and ontology technology significantly enhances the speed of decision-making in research, development, and sales proposals.

Industry Overview in Japan

The chemical industry in Japan is a pivotal sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. Historically, Japan has been recognized for its excellence in scientific research, particularly in chemistry, wi