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Development Bank of Japan and Chiyoda Invest in Heirloom
BRISBANE, Calif., December 02, 2025--Heirloom, America's leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology provider, today announced investments from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) and Chiyoda Corporation. These investments build on the $150 million Series B and a more recent investment from United.
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