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Hitachi Ventures GmbH: Excellence in Scaling Breakthrough Technologies Global 2025

CEO and MD Dr Stefan Gabriel (right) receiving an award from CFI.co

Hitachi Ventures, headquartered in Munich, stands at the forefront of strategic corporate venturing (CVC), 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 Future markets.

Managing a substantial 1bn USD fund, Hitachi Ventures has built a diversified portfolio of 41 companies, of which most are significantly fast growing. 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 20+ years expertise from institutions of VC, CVC or PE – ensures agility, speed and precision in decision-making.

Its innovation-centric Corporate Venture Office (CVO) exemplifies best-in-class integration or initiates new business creation. Beyond capital, Hitachi Ventures and CVO have jointly initiated over 150 collaborations between startups and Hitachi business units, leveraging the group’s scale and growth in sectors like energy, mobility, digital and industrial or urban automation. Furthermore, the firm advances internal entrepreneurship within Hitachi by training future business leaders in venture practices, business strategy 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 only a financial adjunct.

CFl.co Judging Panel congratulates Hitachi Ventures and its CEO and MD, Dr. Stefan Gabriel on winning the 2025 Award for Excellence in Scaling Breakthrough Technologies (Global).

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