Hitachi Ventures

Our Silicon Valley Partner, Gayathri talks with Gopi Rangan of Sure Ventures about how Hitachi Ventures is uniquely positioned in the world Corporate Venture Capital. Have a listen, do you agree? [13:20] Impact of corporate venture capital, when done right: Hitachi Ventures’ commitment to patient capital with a 10-year fund cycle further underscores their long-term support for startups. https://lnkd.in/gp2UacyQ

🌟 What an incredible evening 🍾 🥂 🍻 🥤   Hitachi Ventures & TDK Ventures had the pleasure to invite to a networking dinner at the beautiful #Seehaus in #Munich. It was a wonderful event where we not only had the chance to reconnect with old friends but also the opportunity to forge new relationships.   The picturesque setting of Seehaus provided the perfect atmosphere for stimulating conversations and meaningful connections. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so memorable and impactful. We are looking forward to the exciting collaborations that may emerge from this event 🚀 A special thanks for our friends at TDK Ventures for the great initiative 🙏 Stefan Gabriel | 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage | Wolfgang Seibold | Tobias Jahn | Marc Bouchet | David Delfassy | Sam Hill | Galina Sagan | Jan Marchewski | Elena Ballesteros Rodado | Joanna Soroka, PhD | Vamsi Patti | Marina Du | Pratik Malhotra | Tobias Graf | Hideaki Wakabayashi | Annalisa Simons   #HitachiVentures #TDKVentures #Munich #Seehaus #Collaboration #NewBeginnings #OldFriends

Plastics proved to be an environmental disaster with almost every piece of the 9 billion tons ever made still on the planet 🎽 👚 🥤. But almost all plastic is reusable and recyclable with the right technology. ♻ That’s why Hitachi Ventures is super excited to be part of Samsara Eco’s USD 65m Series A+ led by global investment firm Temasek and Australian Deep Tech Investment Fund Main Sequence , with additional backing from Wollemi Capital, lululemon, DCVC & Titanium Ventures (formerly Telstra Ventures). Click here to learn more about the three main reasons why we have partnered with Paul Riley and his team: https://lnkd.in/dzvwtz8n Tobias, Jan (cc) #InfiniteRecycling #EndPlasticWaste #EnzymaticRecycling #LetsBiohackThisMess

“And so, the world seems destined soon to be all wrapped up in Ethocel – figuratively and almost literally, too.” (Dow, 1938). It’s time to re-write the story. 📝 We are thrilled to announce our participation in Samsara Eco’s USD 65m Series A+ led by global investment firm Temasek and Australian deep tech investment fund Main Sequence, with additional backing from Wollemi Capital, lululemon, DCVC & Titanium Ventures (formerly Telstra Ventures). This funding will bring Samsara Eco one step closer to eliminating plastic waste and ensuring it never ends up in landfill or incinerated again. ♻ 🎽 👚 🥤 We are honored to partner with such an outstanding team (Paul Riley) and technology and join their endeavor to end life of plastic waste. Stay tuned as Jan & Tobias are sharing Hitachi Ventures's investment rational soon. 📢    Aubrey Keller – Zhi Wei Lim – Phil Morle – James Hardiman - Paul Hunyor - Michael Perak – Albert Bielinko – Yogendra (Yogi) Dandapure #EndPlastic #EnzymaticEvolution #DirectRecycling #HitachiVentures

🌍 Unwrapping the Plastic Waste Problem 🌍 In the 1940s, the chemical industry promised society a "bright future molded in plastics.". Less than an average human lifetime later, plastic has become one of the most pressing environmental issues on earth today. 🥤 🍫 ♻ At Hitachi Ventures, Jan & Tobias have spent the past 12 months exploring the plastic recycling market. Dive into our findings and discover: 1️⃣ Barriers to Adoption: Understand what has hindered the widespread adoption of recycling methods in the past. 2️⃣ New Opportunities: Learn why now is the perfect time for novel recycling methods to emerge. 3️⃣ Market Landscape: Explore the current market landscape and the exciting innovations on the horizon. 🔗 Click to read more and join us on this journey towards a sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/d8FBs5J2 #Circularity #Plastic #Recycling #HitachiVentures

Enjoying GCV Symposium in London these days and collaborating with all our peers!

Thank you for all your trust and letting us do that challenging job. I am very proud to have the such a great and energetic team!

Big thanks to Global Corporate Venturing for the 2024 Powerlist recognition of our CEO & MD Stefan Gabriel. We at Hitachi Ventures are privileged to be part of such a strong venture community! Stefan Gabriel: "Cultivating strong relationships with other investors, building a trusted network that adds value and foster collaboration for growth is crucial for our daily work and we are highly motivated in identifying to what’s next to come!" Stefan loves to share that recognition by GCV with all partners: Wolfgang Seibold, Tobias Jahn, Gayathri Radhakrishnan, Pete Bastien and the whole Hitachi Ventures team and Corporate Venture Office around Kenichi Funaki. https://lnkd.in/d-tEQ_xg #HitachiVentures #CVC #Powerlist2024 #GCV

We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in Trustwise! This investment aligns with our commitment to supporting groundbreaking technologies that drive efficiency and innovation in AI. Excited to partner with Firestreak Ventures & Grit Ventures #aisafety #aialignment #aiperformance

Japanese companies are showing their presence, taking stages at VIVA TECHNOLOGY 2024! Major Japanese companies are looking for technology from overseas startups. Seize an opportunity to go global through collaboration with them.✨   #VVTJapan2024 #Vivatech2024 #JapanInnovation  JETRO Startup Viva Technology Hitachi Galina Sagan MUFG Fujitsu Mitsubishi Heavy Industries