Hitachi Ventures GmbH: Excellence in Scaling Breakthrough Technologies Global 2025

Hitachi Ventures GmbH, headquartered in Munich, stands at the forefront of strategic corporate venturing, driving global innovation through its focused investment strategy and impactful collaboration model. As the corporate venture capital arm of Hitachi, it has established a unique dual mandate: acting as a go-to investor for high-growth startups while simultaneously supporting Hitachi’s strategic growth across Horizon 2 and 3 landscapes. Managing a substantial 1bn USD fund, Hitachi Ventures has built a diversified portfolio of 41 companies, including five unicorns, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 60 percent. The firm leads or co-leads nearly all investment rounds, a testament to its industry credibility and active governance approach. Its experienced, independent investment committee—comprising partners with deep expertise from institutions such as BMW i Ventures, Michelin, and 3M—ensures agility and precision in decision-making. Beyond capital, Hitachi Ventures facilitates over 150 collaborations annually between startups and Hitachi business units, leveraging the group’s scale in sectors like energy, mobility, digital, and industrial automation. Its innovation-centric Collaboration Venture Office exemplifies best-in-class integration. Furthermore, the firm advances internal entrepreneurship within Hitachi by training business unit leaders in venture practices and embedding a culture of open innovation. With a presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, Hitachi Ventures is redefining the boundaries of corporate innovation, making venture capital a strategic asset rather than a financial adjunct. CFI.co Judging Panel congratulates Hitachi Ventures GmbH on winning the 2025 award for Excellence in Scaling Breakthrough Technologies (Global).