Elephantech

Elephantech is a Tokyo, Japan-based manufacturing technology company that develops an additive metal inkjet printing method for producing printed circuit boards. The company's proprietary process replaces traditional subtractive manufacturing techniques, significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and the reliance on rare metals during mass production. Their sustainable hardware solutions are primarily utilized across the global electronics industry to support the development of consumer devices and Internet of Things applications. Operating with a workforce of approximately 100 employees, the enterprise has successfully scaled its operations to achieve commercial mass production. The firm has raised nearly $70 million in total venture capital funding from a syndicate of prominent investors that includes Nomura Holdings, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Corporation, and East Ventures. Originally established as AgIC before rebranding, the company was founded in 2014 by Shinya Shimizu and Masaaki Sugimoto.