Corporate investor
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is a Japanese multimodal group with approximately 140 years of history, operating one of the world's largest merchant fleets. Its core business revolves around marine transport, encompassing dry bulk, energy, and product transportation. Beyond shipping, MOL is also engaged in associated businesses and wellbeing & lifestyle sectors, including real estate, terminal and logistics, offshore business, wind power, cruise, and ferry operations. Under its "BLUE ACTION 2035" management plan, MOL is strategically shifting its focus towards stable, profit-earning infrastructure investments. As a limited partner, MOL makes strategic investments to diversify its revenue streams and capitalise on opportunities in emerging markets. The company also prioritises sustainable finance and environmental investments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, supporting clean energy adoption, energy-saving technologies, and the growth of low-carbon businesses. Its corporate venture capital arm, MOL PLUS, focuses on creating new businesses and reforming business models within the ocean shipping industry through collaborations with startups.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Energy and power
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.novastarventures.com/app/uploads/2026/05/FINAL1_Fund-III-Final-close.pdf, www.novastarventures.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.