Corporate Venture Capital

Citi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Citigroup. Founded in 2008, Citi Ventures invests in innovative startups across six key areas: financial services & technology, data analytics and machine learning, commerce & payments, security & enterprise IT, customer experience & marketing, and property technology. Citi Ventures' mission is to "ignite change and reimagine solutions that drive economic progress for Citi's clients" by exploring, incubating, and investing in new ideas in partnership with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem. Citi Ventures has made over 140 investments and has a current active portfolio of over 70 companies.

Cisco Investments is the corporate venture capital arm of Cisco, a global leader in networking and technology solutions. For over 30 years, Cisco Investments has invested in and partnered with hundreds of fast-growing technology startups across the globe.  Cisco Investments focuses on several priority industries and technology areas, including mass scale infrastructure, cloud, collaboration, data center networking, enterprise networking, internet of things, IT operations, security, services & customer experience, and silicon & optics. They provide startups not just capital, but also access to Cisco's technology expertise, global customer base, and go-to-market capabilities to help accelerate their growth. With a global presence spanning offices in San Jose, San Francisco, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore, Cisco Investments is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative technology community focused on driving the next generation of innovation.

Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) is Chevron's corporate venture capital arm, launched in 1999. CTV's mission is to identify and integrate externally developed technologies and new business solutions that have the potential to enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.  CTV has two main investment funds: 1. Core Energy Fund: Invests in technologies that have the potential to improve performance in Chevron's core oil and gas business, through operational enhancements, digitalization, and lower-carbon operations. 2. Future Energy Fund: Launched in 2018 and expanded in 2021, this fund focuses on innovations in industrial decarbonization, emerging mobility, energy decentralization, and the circular carbon economy. The goal is to support technologies that can enable a lower-carbon future. Future Energy Fund III, launched in 2024, expands investment in the areas of novel low carbon fuels, advanced materials and transforming carbon to higher-value products. The Future Energy Funds have invested in more than 30 companies with more than 250 other investors in support of low-carbon innovations.

Channel 4 Ventures is the UK's leading media-for-equity fund. They offer high-potential consumer brands the opportunity to accelerate their growth through TV advertising, in exchange for an equity stake in the business. Channel 4 Ventures reaches 76% of the UK population each month across their portfolio of 12 TV channels and streaming platform. They invest in consumer brands that have the potential to become UK household names, typically taking a small minority stake in companies at the pre-Series A through pre-IPO stages. Their portfolio suggests they focus on consumer-facing brands across a range of sectors, including retail, pharmaceuticals, services, and technology.

Cemex Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation unit of the construction materials company Cemex. Launched in 2017, Cemex Ventures focuses on helping overcome the main challenges and capitalize on the opportunity areas in the construction ecosystem through solutions that consider sustainability. Cemex Ventures has developed an open collaborative platform to lead the revolution of the construction industry, engaging startups, entrepreneurs, universities, and other stakeholders. The company invests in, accelerates, and partners with the most innovative, sustainable, and promising companies to drive the construction industry revolution. Cemex Ventures' priority industries or focus areas are:

1. Green Construction (sustainability)

2. Enhanced Productivity (efficiency)

3. Construction Supply Chain (agility), and

4. Future of Construction (disruption).

Cavallo Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis, a 100-year-old company founded in 1921. Established in 2017, Cavallo Ventures invests in innovative technologies across Wilbur-Ellis' key business divisions, including agriculture, animal health & nutrition, novel ingredients, and specialty chemicals through its Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NAS) division. Cavallo Ventures takes a hands-on approach, acting as active board members and directly involved in setting company strategy, recruiting key executives, and raising additional capital. They aim to provide more than just financial resources, but also deep expertise and market knowledge to enable founders to launch new products and services, run trials, expand, and recruit talent.

Cathexis Ventures is the venture capital arm of Cathexis Holdings, a single member family office. Cathexis Ventures formalized its investment process in 2018 and has since invested in over 100 companies. They are generalist investors, focusing on the best teams building great products quickly and efficiently. Cathexis Ventures invests primarily in seed-stage startups (80%), with some pre-seed (10%) and Series A (10%) investments as well. Their portfolio spans various industries, including SaaS (60%), hardware (30%), and consumer (10%).

Caterpillar Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Caterpillar Inc., a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and other industrial products. Caterpillar Ventures makes strategic, minority interest investments in early-stage ventures, typically investing between $0.5 million to $5.0 million per investment. The priority industries that Caterpillar Ventures invests in include energy, digital, robotics, and advanced materials. Caterpillar Ventures leverages Caterpillar's deep industry insights, global dealer and supplier network, technology resources, and commitment to sustainable progress to help founders grow and scale their businesses.

Carnrite Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across the United States. With roughly $25 million in assets currently under management, the firm partners with founders at the earliest stage to help them solve difficult problems and build lasting businesses. Carnrite Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of Carnrite Group, a management consultancy focused on the energy, industrial, and private equity sectors. This suggests that Carnrite Ventures likely prioritizes investments in technology companies serving those same priority industries.

Cargill Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the global agribusiness company Cargill. It invests in early-stage technology companies that align with Cargill's long-term growth objectives and help solve urgent challenges in the food and agriculture sectors. Cargill Ventures' priority investment areas include plant-based foods, cultivated meat, regenerative agriculture, digital platforms and smart midstream technology, and sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a corporate venture capital division of Hubert Burda Media, one of Europe's largest media conglomerates. BPI provides long-term growth equity for fast-growing digital technology and media companies. BPI invests in a portfolio of highly successful consumer internet companies in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, with a focus on sectors such as AI & Data, Brand-led commerce (DTC), Cybersecurity, Fintech, Instant Delivery, Marketplace, Media invention, and SaaS Platform.

Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) is the corporate venture capital arm of British American Tobacco (BAT). BTV is focused on building world-class businesses that drive transformation and accelerate change. They combine the distribution and resources of a global corporation (BAT) with the innovation of a startup to help accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies.

BTV's priority investment areas are consumer brands, digital transformation, new technologies, and future sciences - all informed by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Some examples of their portfolio companies include Actronika (haptic technology), FlexSea (compostable biopolymer materials), Open Book Extracts (cannabinoid ingredients), and Youvit (vitamin and functional gummies). BTV also has dedicated labs and programs like the Consumer Delight Lab, Futures Lab, and ESG Lab to support and accelerate their portfolio companies.

Bring Ventures is the corporate venture arm of the Norway Post Group. They are dedicated to investing in disruptive and ambitious seed and early-phase companies within their two priority industries: sustainability and digitization. In the sustainability space, Bring Ventures desires to endorse new technology to ensure a sustainable logistics sector and society. They are looking to invest in new technology to boost sustainable solutions. In the digitization space, Bring Ventures is interested in solutions that can help them keep up with the ongoing change driven by digitization within their industry. They are looking for companies trying to change current rules and positions to enable a future position where digital is first. Bring Ventures aims to be a value-adding investor by building close relationships, exchanging capabilities, expertise, customers, and volumes. They often influence through board positions while the companies handle the strategic work. Their current portfolio includes investments in companies like Wanda, Two, Crossborderit, Elonroad, Kavall, and others in the areas of sustainability and digitization.

bp Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of bp, the global energy company. bp Ventures backs innovative technologies and visionary founders that could help revolutionize the energy sector. Their investments support bp's transition growth engines while also enhancing core operations and paving the way for future disruptive opportunities.

The key priority investment areas for bp Ventures include:

1. Supporting bp's operations and sustainability goals, such as becoming a net zero company by 2050 and caring for the planet.

2. Supporting bp's transition growth engines like EV charging, renewables, bioenergy, convenience, and hydrogen.

3. Exploring disruptive technologies and opportunities beyond bp's core business that can inform and support the development of future bp strategies

BMW i Ventures is BMW's corporate venture capital firm that invests in innovative, fast-scaling startups in the following priority industries:

1. Sustainability: BMW i Ventures invests in startups developing sustainable technologies and solutions to reduce carbon footprint, such as alternative materials, recycling, and renewable energy.

2. Transportation: The firm focuses on startups working on technologies that advance mobility, including electrification, autonomous driving, connectivity, and user experience.

3. Manufacturing: BMW i Ventures invests in startups that offer solutions for intelligent, data-driven production, such as automation, robotics, logistics, and quality assurance.

4. Supply Chain: The firm supports startups providing supply chain management solutions, including traceability and blockchain technologies, to help the BMW Group achieve its sustainability goals in the supply chain.

BlueScopeX is the corporate venture capital arm of BlueScope Steel, a major steel company based in Melbourne, Australia. BlueScopeX's mission is to "identify, inspire and invest in early-stage companies that will help shape the future of the steel and buildings industries and communities."

BlueScopeX focuses its investments in two key areas:

1. End-to-end decarbonization of the iron and steelmaking process, including technologies for electricity generation & storage, green hydrogen production, raw material inputs, and carbon capture/utilization.

2. Technologies and businesses that enhance efficiencies in the built environment, such as greener/more efficient building design and fabrication, on-site construction processes, and materials/technologies that improve building performance.

BlueScopeX provides seed capital as well as later-stage funding to companies globally, and leverages their deep industry expertise and networks to support the growth of their portfolio.

Bloomberg Beta is an early-stage venture capital firm with $375M under management, capitalized solely by Bloomberg. The fund exists to expand Bloomberg's horizons by investing in companies built by extraordinary founders that are creating profound change in the way business operates, with a focus on machine intelligence and the future of work.

BillerudKorsnäs Venture is the corporate venture capital arm of BillerudKorsnäs, a leading supplier of virgin fiber-based paper and packaging materials. Founded in 2016 and based in Solna, Sweden, BillerudKorsnäs Venture invests in startups that will define tomorrow's packaging solutions, focusing on companies with financially and environmentally sustainable packaging products and services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of BillerudKorsnäs, the venture firm likely prioritizes investments in the packaging, paper manufacturing, and sustainability-related industries.

BHP's corporate venture capital unit, BHP Ventures, seeks to invest in game-changing technologies and emerging companies to help drive sustainable growth within BHP today and provide new growth options for the decades ahead. BHP Ventures is focused on priority industries and technologies including water treatment and recycling, critical mineral recovery and recycling, sustainable mining and exploration, decarbonization of heavy industries like steel, renewable energy and energy storage, carbon capture and utilization, and traceability and sustainability in supply chains.

Bentley iTwin Ventures is a $100 million corporate venture capital fund established by Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company. The fund fosters innovation by co-investing in startups and emerging companies that are strategically relevant to Bentley Systems' objective of advancing infrastructure through going digital. Bentley iTwin Ventures prioritizes investments in transformational digital twin solutions supporting the design, simulation, construction, or physical infrastructure operations across various industries. The fund's priority industries include public works and utilities, industrial and resources, and infrastructure sectors such as roadways, railways, waterways, bridges, utilities, industrial facilities, and other infrastructure assets.

BayWa Venture is the corporate venture capital unit of BayWa AG, a leading German company in the wholesale and retail of industrial and agricultural goods. BayWa Venture's mission is to promote sustainable food solutions and innovations by investing in AgriFood startups that prioritize environmental conservation and economic sustainability.

BayWa Venture's key investment focus areas are:

1. AgTech / BioTech: Innovations to make food production more sustainable, efficient and environmentally-friendly.

2. FoodTech: Innovations to make the food system more sustainable and healthy, such as alternative proteins, novel food ingredients, and sustainable food production methods.

BayWa Venture has invested in a portfolio of startups across these AgTech and FoodTech domains, including companies working on plant-based proteins, sustainable food ingredients, precision farming, and more. They collaborate with startups through their "AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance" to enable the exchange of new technologies between the startups and BayWa's business divisions.

BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investment opportunities in energy technology across Europe and Israel. As "climate impact investors", they prioritize scalable business models in the areas of digital energy solutions, renewable energy, and other innovative technologies that can accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. With deep market insight and a strong entrepreneurial mindset, BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures initially invests 1-5 million euros into companies with proven product-market fit, and is prepared to lead or participate in larger financing rounds as the businesses grow.

BASF Venture Capital GmbH is the corporate venture capital company of the BASF Group. Since 2001, it has been investing worldwide in young, fast-growing companies and funds related to BASF's current and future businesses. BASF Venture Capital focuses its investments on the areas of decarbonization, circular economy, AgTech, new materials, digitization, and new, disruptive business models. Through targeted interactions with BASF's global research, partner and customer network, BASF Venture Capital supports its portfolio companies as an active venture capital investor.

Barclays UK Ventures (BUKV) is the corporate venture capital unit of Barclays bank, established in 2018. BUKV's mission is to accelerate the future of banking by combining emerging technologies with intuitive design to make customer engagement more personal and relevant.

The key priority industries for BUKV are:

1. Financial services and fintech - BUKV is focused on building new business lines across financial propositions, by identifying, incubating and scaling innovative ideas in response to customer needs.

2. Non-financial services - BUKV also invests in and co-develops customer propositions across non-financial industries, as part of its goal to build new business models for the future.

BUKV has an independent mandate and a multi-disciplinary team that brings together expertise in areas like technology, investment, strategy and more. The unit explores 5-6 different themes through a combination of organic build-out, commercial partnerships and venture investments, with a focus on early-stage companies with disruptive ideas.

Bankinter has a corporate venture capital program through its Bankinter Innovation Foundation. The program invests in high-potential technology startups with scalable business models and international ambitions. They focus on startups that have an initial product or service in the market and early usage/revenue metrics. Bankinter invests in the seed and Series A stages, co-investing with other professional investors, and may provide follow-on funding in subsequent rounds if the startups meet their milestones. While the priority industries are not explicitly stated, Bankinter's venture capital portfolio includes startups across sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, AI, and more.

AxSol is a corporate venture company that is part of the Axel Johnson group, a family business founded in 1873. Established in 2019, AxSol's priority industry is the distributed energy sector, with a focus on investing in and supporting disruptive companies active in the solar energy industry. AxSol offers its portfolio companies deep industry expertise and a long-term investment horizon, providing strategic, operational, and financial support to help them succeed and grow.

Axon Partners Group has a corporate venture capital unit that was established in 2020. The firm focuses on investing in three key priority industries through its corporate venture activities:

1. Communications: Axon Partners Group has deep expertise and experience in the communications industry, including areas like 5G and telecommunications infrastructure.

2. Cybersecurity: The firm invests in cybersecurity technologies and solutions, recognizing the critical importance of this sector in today's digital landscape.

3. Emerging Technologies: Axon Partners Group targets a wide range of emerging technologies for investment, such as IoT, cloud computing, and other innovative areas that are driving technological change.

Through its corporate venture capital unit, Axon Partners Group aims to partner with visionary leaders and entrepreneurs to create value and drive innovation in these priority technology sectors [1,2].

AT&T  Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of AT&T. They invest in  companies that drive innovation in connectivity, IoT, artificial intelligence  and more. Their mission is to identify and support game-changing technologies  around the world via early-stage investments primarily ranging from Seed  funding up to Series B stage companies.    

The priority industries that AT&T Ventures invests in include:    

1. Network and edge computing-related technologies    

2. Advanced Internet of Things applications and use cases in robotics,  mixed reality, gaming, and digital twins  

3. Connected home and consumer solutions    

4. Autonomous Vehicles and other next-gen transportation    

5. Cybersecurity    

6. Generative AI

ASICS  Ventures Corporation is the corporate venture capital investment firm of  ASICS Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Kobe, Japan. The firm  primarily invests in startups in the following priority industries:    1. Sports and fitness    2. Innovative technologies    3. Sustainability    ASICS Ventures aims to invest in and partner with startups that can  leverage ASICS' technology and brand to accelerate innovative ideas that  support the company's "VISION2030" strategy of enabling healthy and  fulfilled lives. The firm has no restrictions on the stages or areas of  investment, and has made investments across Japan, Europe, and North America.  ASICS Ventures also runs various programs like the ASICS Accelerator Program  and TENKAN-TEN Sports & Well-Being Growth Catalyst to support and  collaborate with startups.

Applied  Ventures is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., the global  leader in materials engineering solutions. For more than a decade, Applied  Ventures has been investing in startups with disruptive technologies across a  range of priority industries, including:    - Semiconductor technology    - Advanced display    - Advanced manufacturing    - Advanced materials    - AI and big data    - Life sciences    - Environmental, social and governance (ESG) technologies    Applied Ventures is stage-agnostic and invests up to $100 million per year.  To date, they have provided capital to more than 90 companies in 19  countries, helping to pioneer innovations in areas such as smartphones,  augmented and virtual reality, driverless cars, big data, robotics, and  cleantech.

American  Express Ventures is the strategic investment group of American Express that  invests in innovative startups to enhance the company's core capabilities and  accelerate its efforts in consumer commerce and B2B services. They focus on  investing in companies operating in priority industries such as mobile,  consumer payments, marketplaces, loyalty, lifestyle services,  business-to-business, supply chain analytics, digital transformation,  artificial intelligence, automation, servicing and customer experience,  identity, risk management, data, cybersecurity, and fraud detection.

Amcor's  corporate venture company invests in and partners with innovative startups to  develop new sustainable packaging solutions and business models.

Their  priority investment areas include:  

1. More sustainable materials and circular economy applications, such as  recycling systems, sustainable barrier technologies, paper-based solutions,  and biomaterials.   

2. New business opportunities, such as smart packaging, new  printing/processing technologies, automation/digitalization, and business  model innovations like reusable systems.    

Amcor works with both early-stage startups through their Amcor Lift-Off  pitching competition, as well as later-stage scale-ups, with the goal of  pairing their industry leadership with the agility of startups to drive  innovation in packaging.

Amazon  has a $1 billion corporate venture capital fund called the Amazon Industrial  Innovation Fund (AIIF) that supports emerging technology companies through  direct investments. The AIIF's priority industries are customer fulfillment,  logistics, and supply chain management. It invests in companies working on  technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and  autonomy, with the goal of advancing and improving these key areas to enhance  the customer and employee experience. In 2024, the AIIF plans to expand its  investments to include transportation, including autonomous vehicles and  last-mile technologies, in addition to its existing focus.

Amadeus  Ventures is the corporate venture capital program of Amadeus IT Group, one of  the top ten travel technology companies in the world. Amadeus Ventures  invests in early-stage startups with the goal of driving strategic value and  financial returns. The program looks for startups with scalable business  ideas, solid financial potential, and exceptional teams that are working on  innovative technologies and business models to disrupt and impact the travel  industry. Amadeus Ventures provides its portfolio companies with access to  its extensive global network, industry expertise, and technology. The key  priority industries for Amadeus Ventures include travel technology,  disruptive ideas and business models shaping the future of travel, and  scalable and sustainable businesses with a clear path to profitability.

Allianz  X is the corporate venture capital arm of the Allianz Group, one of the  world's largest insurance and asset management companies. Allianz X invests  in digital frontrunners in ecosystems relevant to insurance and asset  management, with a portfolio of over 25 companies and assets under management  of more than 1.5 billion euros.     Allianz X's priority industries for investment are insurtech and fintech.  The company focuses on late-stage and growth-stage scale-ups, not seed or  early stage startups. Allianz X has made investments in companies like NEXT  Insurance, Coalition, Pie Insurance, and OpenGamma - all of which operate in  the insurtech and fintech spaces.    As part of the Allianz Group's digital transformation strategy, Allianz X  provides an interface between Allianz's operating entities and the broader  digital ecosystem, enabling collaborative partnerships in insurtech, fintech,  and beyond.

Allianz  France operates a corporate venture capital (CVC) program that invests in  innovative digital startups through minority equity stakes. Over the past 6  years, they have invested in over 25 startups, providing them with access to  Allianz's expertise and networks to support their growth. The CVC program  illustrates Allianz's commitment to the real economy and support for  innovation and entrepreneurship. Allianz's CVC program focuses on investing  in startups in the following priority industries: fintech, insurtech,  cybersecurity, big data, and blockchain.

Alliance  Ventures is the corporate venture capital fund operated by the  Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the world's largest automotive  partnership. Launched in 2018 with a $200 million initial investment,  Alliance Ventures invests in early-stage startups whose software, products or  services are primarily focused on the future of the automotive industry. The  fund's priority investment areas include New Mobility, Autonomous Driving,  Connected Services, Electric Vehicles & Energy, and Enterprise 2.0  technologies like cloud-based cybersecurity. Alliance Ventures aims to  identify innovative technologies and business models that offer strategic  value and synergies with the Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi member companies,  while also investing in mobility-focused venture capital funds to expand its  reach.

ALIAD  (Air Liquide Venture Capital) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Air  Liquide Group, established in 2013. ALIAD invests in startups developing  innovative technologies or business models in three priority areas: energy  transition, health, and digital. The objective is to help Air Liquide  strengthen its positions in these key sectors of the future by providing  access to innovative ecosystems and strategic partnerships with young  companies. ALIAD takes minority equity stakes in the startups it invests in,  with the goal of supporting their growth and helping them industrialize their  products and access new markets.

Alexandria  Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) is a corporate venture company that invests  in various industries, with a focus on real estate, corporate responsibility,  and thought leadership.

AlbionVC  is the technology investment arm of Albion Capital Group LLP, a venture  capital firm based in London, UK. Founded in 1996, AlbionVC invests in  early-stage B2B software, healthcare, and deeptech companies, predominantly  in the UK. They focus on investing in startups with the potential to grow  into enduring companies that can reshape their industries. AlbionVC's  priority industries for investment are B2B software, healthcare, and  deeptech. They aim to provide their portfolio companies with long-term  capital and scale-up expertise to help them succeed, and have a track record  of achieving top quartile returns for their investors.

Airbus  Ventures is the corporate venture capital firm of Airbus, an independent  early-stage VC firm that invests in startups impacting the aerospace  industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Paris and Tokyo,  Airbus Ventures supports companies working on a full spectrum of  fast-accelerating technologies at the intersection of Earth and space. The  firm's priority investment areas include autonomy, electrification,  industrial efficiency, new space, and security.

AEI  HorizonX is a venture capital investing platform formed in 2021 through a  partnership between The Boeing Company and private equity firm AE Industrial  Partners. AEI HorizonX focuses on early-stage minority equity investments in  transformative technologies and businesses that will shape the future of  aerospace, defense, industrial, and technology markets. The priority  industries for AEI HorizonX investments include: Mobility (e.g. future  transportation of people, goods, and data), Space and connectivity (e.g.  satellite communications, space technology), Industrial tech (e.g. advanced  manufacturing, automation, materials science), and Enterprise digital  solutions (e.g. software, analytics, cloud computing). Across these  investment themes, AEI HorizonX has a particular emphasis on sustainability  and reducing the carbon footprint of aerospace and adjacent industries.

ADM  Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of ADM (Archer Daniels  Midland), a major agricultural supply chain manager and processor. ADM  Ventures invests in and collaborates with cutting-edge startups that are  commercializing disruptive technologies across the priority industries of  human nutrition, microbiome solutions, animal nutrition, bio-solutions, and  agriculture technology. ADM Ventures looks to invest in startups with  proprietary technologies that demonstrate feasibility and scalability, typically  at the Series A stage or beyond. The venture capital group also fosters  collaborations between its portfolio companies and the broader ADM  organization, leveraging ADM's global solutions network to provide  value-added support and accelerate commercialization.

ADB  Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank  (ADB). Established in 2020, ADB Ventures invests in early-stage companies  with technology-enabled solutions that contribute to achieving the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific.    

ADB Ventures' priority industries for investment include:    

1. Clean Energy and Industry    

2. Sustainable Mobility and Supply Chains    

3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food    

4. Circular Economy and Green Materials    

5. Green Finance and Data  

6. Inclusive and Resilient Communities    ADB Ventures provides patient venture capital, SEED funding, and technical  assistance to help these early-stage companies scale up and drive climate and  gender equality impact in the region.

The  Achmea Innovation Fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Achmea, a  Dutch insurance company. Founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, the fund  invests in promising, fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, often based on  emerging technologies in the Fintech and Insurtech sectors. The fund aims to  invest in businesses with a proven product-market fit and innovative business  models that will lead the way in Achmea's strategic focus areas, thereby  creating a positive impact on society. Achmea's priority industries for  investment include sustainable living, carefree living and working, smart  mobility, health, income protection, and climate action.

Accenture  Ventures is Accenture's corporate venture capital program that delivers  innovative solutions through strategic partnerships and investments in  enterprise ventures. Based on its portfolio companies, it seems to invest  across a range of industries including fintech, sustainability,  cybersecurity, supply chain, healthcare, and emerging technologies like  quantum computing and the metaverse. Some examples of portfolio companies  include Okra (fintech), pulsESG (sustainability), Interos (supply chain),  ixlayer (healthcare), and Aliro Quantum (quantum computing). Accenture  Ventures also has initiatives like the Black Founders Development Program to  invest in and support Black technology startup founders and entrepreneurs.

Acario Innovation is the Silicon Valley-based corporate venture capital and open innovation arm of Tokyo Gas, established in 2017. Acario's mission is to fuel innovation and investment within startups focused on the new energy economy and sustainability sectors. Acario's priority industries for investment include decarbonization & hydrogen, carbon capture, new energy services (EaaS), and digital transformation of the energy industry.

ABN AMRO has a corporate venture fund called ABN AMRO Ventures that was launched in 2015. With €150 million in assets under management, ABN AMRO Ventures invests growth capital (Series A and beyond) in innovative technology companies in Europe, the United States, and Israel, typically investing between €2-15 million per company. The companies they fund are typically in their growth phase and contribute to ABN AMRO's goal of being a client-focused and data-driven organization. While the fund's priority industries are not explicitly stated, it likely focuses on sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and other technology-driven industries that are relevant to ABN AMRO's business.

ABB Ventures is the corporate venture capital investment framework of the ABB Group. Since its formation in 2009, ABB Ventures has deployed around $400 million into startups spanning a range of sectors aligned with ABB's goal to write the future of industrial electrification and automation. The priority industries that ABB Ventures invests in include robotics, industrial IoT, AI/machine learning, energy transition, cybersecurity, sustainability, electric mobility, smart buildings, and distributed energy.

A.P. Moller Holding's corporate venture company is A.P. Moller Capital, a fund management company that focuses on infrastructure investments that combine attractive risk-adjusted returns with a positive social impact. A.P. Moller Capital's priority industries include energy, logistics, and infrastructure, as evidenced by its investments in sectors like renewable power generation, ports and logistics, and gas-to-power projects. The company leverages the A.P. Moller Group's deep industry expertise and global reach to support its portfolio companies.

Å Energi Invest is the corporate venture arm of the Norwegian energy group Å Energi. They invest in energy-related businesses from start-up through to maturity, offering high-level expertise, a strong network, and close cooperation with management to actively develop and add value to companies. Å Energi Invest is interested in good ideas and companies that can be developed to make a difference in existing or new markets, with a likely focus on renewable energy sectors such as hydroelectric power, solar power, offshore wind, battery technology, and hydrogen power.

3M Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of 3M Company. They invest in early-stage, growing companies that are aligned with 3M's strategic priorities, which include automotive electrification, safety, home improvement, consumer electronics, climate tech, sustainable packaging, industrial automation, and semiconductor and data center technologies. Beyond just providing capital, 3M Ventures helps its portfolio companies leverage 3M's globally respected brand, technology platforms, laboratories, commercial expertise, customer networks, and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate their growth.