Emerald Technology Ventures

🚗💡 The future of autonomous vehicles isn’t just about self-driving cars on highways—it’s about real-world automation solving major industry challenges. With the autonomous vehicle market projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2032, companies like embotech are leading the way with game-changing innovations in passenger and commercial vehicle automation. In this interview, Mehran Zaker, Partner at Emerald, shares why embotech’s infrastructure-based automation is a market disruptor—from factory floor automation to port logistics. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dDPDkrpP Andreas Kyrtatos I Madjiguène Ndiaye I Tobias Schmid I Noah Frey #AutonomousVehicles #Mobility #Innovation #Automation #FutureOfWork

🌊 Water stress is a substantial risk for two-thirds of companies around the globe. Eliza Roberts and Microsoft are leading the way to find solutions, with innovative AI and tech from companies like FIDO Tech & Aganova (both Emerald portfolio companies) and Orbia. 🌽 And with nearly 70% of water needed for agriculture, they work with companies like Kilimo (also an Emerald portfolio company) to not only help farmers conserve water, but also to incentivize them to do so. 👇 Watch to learn more about Microsoft's water stewardship. Helge Daebel I Kelven Lam I Clayton MacDougald #watertech #waterinvestment #waterstewardship #waterconservation #water

💡 With over 25 years in the water industry, Carlos Campos, Chairman of the Board at Aganova, is leading the charge in sustainable #water management. In a recent interview, he shares how digital technologies like #IoT and #AI are revolutionizing the sector—enhancing efficiency, leak detection, and resource optimization, particularly in regions battling water scarcity and climate challenges. Campos highlights the urgent need for smart infrastructure renewal, emphasizing the role of Aganova’s Nautilus tool in pipeline monitoring and maintenance, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient water future. https://lnkd.in/d4BQBv7t #aganova #watermanagement #nonrevenuewater #digitalization #smartwater #sustainability

Meet Helge Daebel at World Water-Tech! He'll be joining an exciting panel on water stewardship that will address: 🌊How are tech giants addressing the increase in water usage across their operations? 🌊What impact have water replenishment programs had? 🌊What innovations and partnerships can address water quality and conservation challenges, especially in wastewater treatment? With: Tom Freyberg, Eliza Roberts, Alex Adam, and Victoria Edwards 👉Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d547F2Ts #WorldWaterTech #waterevents #wastewater #watertech #venturecapital

We recently wrapped up Emerald’s 3rd Tokyo Open Innovation Conference, where over 100 key players in corporate venture capital and open innovation gathered to discuss the future of innovation in Japan. Here are five key takeaways from the event: 🗾Japanese companies dominate in high-value niche areas, holding over 50% of the global market share in 500 products—each with an average market size of $5 billion. ✔️For open innovation to succeed, executives must embed it into company culture, ensuring it’s not just an option but a necessity—mobilizing talent from the bottom up. 🌍Since 2023, Europe has surpassed North America in climate tech deals, driven by stable policies and strong corporate net-zero commitments. ❕While KPIs drive open innovation, the real impact comes from creating a "WOW" factor that energizes organizations and fosters a culture of breakthrough thinking. 🤖AI is set to transform entire industrial value chains—from material discovery and R&D to manufacturing, sales, recycling, and logistics. Companies must invest in a scalable, ethical, and data-driven AI culture. Reach out to Stephen Marcus to learn more! #Japan #openinnovation #cvc #corporateventurecapital #climatetech

👏 Congratulations to portfolio company FIDO Tech on their collaboration with Meta! The agreement will help Meta make progress towards its commitment to be water positive in 2030. It also highlights the vital role of water in sustaining data centers and is a great example of water stewardship in action.

At the exclusive event in the historic Leuenhof, Pictet Group, Forbes, and Forbes Global Properties Swiss & Alps discussed with selected guests how companies can endure for generations. Gina Domanig (Emerald Technology Ventures) emphasized that sustainable innovation must be financially viable. In this video, Gina Domanig shares insights into her company, her perspective on sustainability, and the future of the industry. The complete recap of the event is available: https://lnkd.in/d_D48fZq #Forbes #ForbesSwiss #Sustainability #Innovation #Investment #Future Video: Sören Funk

Mitsunobu Koshiba, a veteran in Japan’s tech and business world, has seen it all—from the rise of semiconductors to the booming world of startups and sustainability. Starting his career at JSR Corporation, he spent years in Silicon Valley, gaining a global perspective that shaped his approach to open innovation and venture investments. Mehran Zaker had a conversation with him at our annual Tokyo Open Innovation Conference, where Koshiba-san shared his thoughts on: 💫 why open innovation matters 🗾 what Japan’s startup ecosystem needs 💚 how technology and sustainability are shaping the future 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d6nmd4m2 #openinnovation #Japan #startups #venturecapital #sustainability

🎧 Listen in as Dawn Van Zant interviews Gina Domanig on the latest episode of The Cleantech Show by Investorideas.com- News that inspires big investing ideas. 💡 Key topics: - the how and why of hiring pros in cleantech - the importance of venture capital in water and packaging - surprising stories of portfolio company exits over the years 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dGJiqCYG #cleantech #climatetech #venturecapital #exits #podcast

Which areas of water-tech are hot for investors in 2025? Rethink Events asked key water players for their insights: 🌊 Helge Daebel (Emerald) sees that different industrial verticals are realizing that water is a key risk factor for their business. This has catalyzed multi-million-pound investments in water conservation and sustainable solutions at record speed. ⚡ Kelly Trott (Aqualateral) sees momentum being driven by the water-energy nexus, the rise of digital solutions, regulatory tailwinds, and the growing costs of water-related disasters. 🙌 Oliver Puckering (Xylem Innovation Labs) highlights that there is a growing emphasis on community engagement and localized solutions. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8XPtGJn #watertech #watervc #waterinnovation #waterinvestment #waterstartups