# Lead accel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lead-accel

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.leadaccel.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $0.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Japan, Lead accel Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of innovative Accelerator Driven Systems that leverage liquid metal technology to enhance nuclear waste management solutions.Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Lead accel Co., Ltd. focuses on creating advanced technology for the nuclear energy sector. The company raised JPY 60 million in Seed funding on December 9, 2025, from ANRI to support its mission. This investment marked its first major deal since inception.Lead accel Co., Ltd. focuses on developing an Accelerator Driven System (ADS) that utilizes liquid metal technology based on research from Tokyo Scientific University. This innovative system aims to reduce the volume and harmfulness of high-level radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants. The core product offering centers around the implementation of a compact and economically viable nuclear transmutation system. By using accelerated protons to induce spallation reactions in liquid metals, the system generates neutrons that facilitate the transformation of minor actinides, such as Neptunium-237, into stable isotopes or usable nuclear fuel. Lead accel primarily targets clients within the nuclear energy sector, including government agencies and organizations involved in nuclear waste management, enhancing safety and sustainability in the industry. The geographical markets served extend to regions with established nuclear energy infrastructure, particularly in Japan and other advanced economies focused on nuclear waste reduction technologies.Lead accel Co., Ltd. generates revenue through business-to-business (B2B) transactions, specifically targeting partnerships with nuclear power facilities and governmental organizations involved in energy and waste management. Transactions typically involve long-term agreements for the development and deployment of the ADS technology, which may include licensing fees, milestone payments, and maintenance contracts. The company's revenue structure can encompass various pricing models based on project scope, including fixed contracts for specific technological implementations and variable pricing for ongoing support and consulting services. By collaborating with stakeholders in the energy sector, Lead accel seeks to position its flagship ADS technology as a leading solution for nuclear waste reduction, thereby establishing a sustainable revenue stream aligned with industry needs.In December 2025, Lead accel Co., Ltd. raised JPY 60 million in Seed funding from ANRI, which will be utilized to advance the development and practical implementation of its Accelerator Driven Systems (ADS). The company plans to refine its product offerings and explore additional markets in Europe and North America by 2026, focusing on jurisdictions with robust nuclear energy infrastructures and pressing waste management challenges.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 9, 2025, $0.4M — ANRI

## Investors

- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Seed