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ABB Ventures

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ABB Ventures

Strategic venture capital for breakthrough industrial technology startups

Zürich

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Who they are

About

ABB Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the ABB Group, was established in 2009. It invests in breakthrough technology companies strategically aligned with ABB's vision to shape the future of industrial electrification and automation. Since its inception, ABB Ventures has deployed approximately $500 million into startups. Their investment focus spans a range of critical sectors, including robotics, industrial IoT, AI/machine learning, energy transition, cybersecurity, sustainability, electric mobility, smart buildings, and distributed energy. They act as a bridge between startups and key ABB players, fostering strategic partnerships and market expansion.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
ABB Ventures seeks to invest in breakthrough industrial technology startups that align with ABB's core goals in electrification and automation. They prioritize companies demonstrating strong strategic alignment with ABB's innovation roadmap and potential for scalability within industrial markets. The firm values robust technical validation and a clear path to commercial partnership or pilot opportunities with ABB.
Ticket size
US$500,000 - US$10,000,000
Sweet spot
B2B, Hardware, Software-enabled hardware companies; strong technical validation; potential for global deployment; alignment with industrial electrification, automation, or energy transition; clear path to commercial partnership with ABB
What they add
Strategic access to ABB's deep R&D capabilities, domain expertise, and global customer and channel networks. Portfolio companies benefit from market knowledge and four decades of industrial experience. ABB Ventures offers startup collaboration opportunities through SynerLeap, ABB's innovation growth hub, for acceleration and global expansion, alongside participation in ABB Startup Challenges.
Stages
Seed · Series A
Geographic focus
Baltics · Nordics · Western Europe · Southern Europe · Central Eastern Europe · North America · Netherlands
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