We are proud to share a double milestone for our portfolio company, Emulsion Flow Technologies (EFT). EFT was recently named one of seven global finalists in the SusHi Tech Challenge 2025 Pitch Contest, selected from 657 startups across 46 countries and regions. As part of this initiative, they also competed in the Investor’s Night pitch contest, where they were chosen as the top winner from among ten of Japan’s leading startups.
Hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the SusHi Tech Challenge is a global initiative that highlights bold innovations tackling some of the most pressing urban and environmental challenges. As one of just seven finalists, EFT is being recognized for its pioneering technology and significant potential to drive global impact.
These milestones are testament to EFT’s visionary leadership and the strength of their solution. As HXV, we are proud to support their journey and excited to see what lies ahead.
👉 Learn more about the challenge here: https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
About Emulsion Flow Technologies (EFT)
EFT is a Tokyo-based startup that leverages emulsion flow, a fluid engineering technology originally developed in Japan, to enable sustainable, low-cost, and scalable rare metal recycling and resource extraction. By replacing traditional solvent extraction processes with a more efficient and environmentally friendly method, EFT aims to reduce the environmental burden of resource recovery while enabling new levels of industrial efficiency.
Learn more at: https://emulsion-flow.tech/en
About SusHi Tech Challenge
The SusHi Tech Challenge is a global pitch contest hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as part of the broader SusHi Tech Tokyo initiative. The program is designed to bring together leading startups from around the world that are working to solve complex urban and environmental issues through innovative technologies and business models. Selected finalists receive access to mentorship, exposure to global investors and partners, and opportunities to collaborate with Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem.
