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📊 Unveiling the 2024 Data Center Market Map! 📊 After in-depth research, we’re thrilled to release our comprehensive market map for the data center sector, in collaboration with our friends at AENU! This map reveals the innovations driving sustainable, efficient data center operations, covering the full spectrum of Design & Construction, Energy Generation & Procurement, Cooling & Heat Management, and advanced Computing Infrastructure.   🌱 Why it matters: With data demands soaring, efficiency and sustainability have become non-negotiable. From novel architectures to energy-efficient software, our market map pinpoints areas where founders and innovators can drive the industry forward.   💼 Calling on Founders & Innovators! If you’re developing solutions in these areas, we want to connect. Let’s collaborate to make data infrastructure more resilient and climate-friendly. cc. Robert Anna Jan Galina Pratik Vamsi Aditi Elena

🌍💡 Event News! Hitachi Ventures will be in Slush 2024 in Helsinki from November 19th to 21st! Our colleagues looking at environmental revolutions (Elena Ballesteros and Tobias Jahn) and digital disruptions (Marina Du and Tobias Graf) are eager to connect with visionary investors and founders shaping the future of sustainability and digitalization. Let’s discuss how we can support impactful solutions with Hitachi Ventures' expertise and network. 🌱💻 Do reach out if you’d like to connect. 🚀 #Slush2024 #HitachiVentures #GreenTech #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #healthtech

🌐  Physics and Chemistry AI Startup Market Map 🔗 🔗🔗🔗 Full list of startups here: https://lnkd.in/dZdKR9-R   🔗🔗🔗 Are you part of a startup that should be on this map? Fill out the form here to get included: https://lnkd.in/dpDmVQ_d   Let’s connect, share, and support the next generation of material innovators!    #MaterialDiscovery #DeepTech #StartupInnovation #FutureTech cc: Galina Sagan, Vamsi Patti, Ilena Mece, Maximilian Kammerinke Hitachi Ventures, KOMPAS VC

🌐 Physics and Chemistry AI: Transforming Material Discovery! 🧪 Galina Sagan, Vamsi Patti The future of material science is here—powered by Physics and Chemistry AI. This groundbreaking field accelerates the discovery of new materials for sustainability, energy storage, and more. Our latest market map together with KOMPAS VC (Ilena Mece) and Maximilian Kammerinke highlights leaders and innovations across: ➡️ Foundation models for predictive material discovery 📊🔍 ➡️ High-performance computing driving complex simulations 💻⚙️ ➡️ Lab automation to streamline R&D 🧪🤖 ➡️ Validation and upscaling for real-world applications 📈🏭 Explore our blog to see how startups, corporates, and investors collaborate in this rapidly evolving space, reshaping industries through AI-driven breakthroughs. Read more in our blog https://lnkd.in/eqi3tYPE 👈 Stefan Gabriel, Wolfgang Seibold, Gayathri Radhakrishnan, Tobias Jahn, Pete Bastien, Marina Du, Joanna Soroka, PhD, Deepak M., Annalisa Simons, Jan Marchewski, Aditi Purandare, Aditya Nishtala, Elena Ballesteros Rodado, Edoardo Stazio, Grace Mathis, Matt Morris, Somil Singh, Tobias Graf, Pratik Malhotra #PhysicsAI #ChemistryAI #MaterialScience #AIInnovation #SustainableTech #HitachiVentures #KompasVC

“Is Agentic AI just a buzz word or is it going to change how we work?” At Hitachi Ventures, we believe Agentic AI is set to revolutionize how we work and operate. Unlike traditional AI, Agentic AI can make autonomous decisions, learn, and adapt independently, driving efficiency and innovation in the workplace. We’re thrilled to see Ema Unlimited recognized as a luminary in Agentic AI space by Everest Group and by CB Insights in their “Future of the Workforce” report. This recognition highlights the significant impact advanced AI solutions like Agentic AI have on modern enterprises, from automating complex processes to enhancing decision-making. Excited to support and invest in the future of Agentic AI, creating smarter and more efficient workplaces together! #AgenticAI #FutureOfWork #Innovation Surojit Chatterjee Souvik Sen Swati Trehan Gayathri Radhakrishnan Deepak M. Aditi Purandare

“Is Agentic AI just a buzz word or is it going to change how we work?” At Hitachi Ventures, we believe Agentic AI is set to revolutionize how we work and operate. Unlike traditional AI, Agentic AI can make autonomous decisions, learn, and adapt independently, driving efficiency and innovation in the workplace. We’re thrilled to see Ema Unlimited recognized as a luminary in Agentic AI space by Everest Group and by CB Insights in their “Future of the Workforce” report. This recognition highlights the significant impact advanced AI solutions like Agentic AI have on modern enterprises, from automating complex processes to enhancing decision-making. Excited to support and invest in the future of Agentic AI, creating smarter and more efficient workplaces together! #AgenticAI #FutureOfWork #Innovation Surojit Chatterjee Souvik Sen Swati Trehan Gayathri Radhakrishnan Deepak M. Aditi Purandare

What an exciting breakthrough! Our portfolio company, Archetype AI's new model, Newton, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence by learning physics directly from raw data—with zero human intervention. 🌍 This marks a significant step toward autonomous systems that can reason about the world without needing predefined rules or external training. Imagine the potential applications in industrial use cases, the possibilities are immense! Check out the full article from VentureBeat to see how Newton could reshape the future of AI-driven discovery. 👇 #AI #MachineLearning #Physics #Innovation #AutonomousSystems #DataScience https://lnkd.in/e_KikBcx

What an exciting week it has been! We are thrilled to have co-hosted an incredible Global Startup showcase in Tokyo, alongside Yamaha Motor Ventures , Sony Innovation Fund , Toyota Ventures and MS&AD Ventures . With over 250 attendees, the energy and focus on innovation in the room was truly inspiring. From cutting-edge technologies to revolutionary solutions in manufacturing, IT, Biotech and sustainability, the event highlighted the creativity and potential of the startup ecosystem. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with visionary founders and industry leaders, all united in the mission to drive & foster innovation. A huge thank you to our portfolio companies (Arrcus, Inc. , BeZero Carbon , Lineaje Inc , Trustwise, Xaba Inc. ), other startups and corporates who attended, participated, and shared their vision with us and our cohosts for bringing together this amazing community! 🇯🇵🚀 This was followed by our amazing CVO colleagues Kiyoshi Kumagai-san, Masahiro Moriya-san and Yagishita Daisuke-san co-ordinating meetings for our companies across various Hitachi business units! Thank you! And also, managed to get a glimpse of the magic happening in Japan through Unlock Japan hosted by Sozo Ventures. #JapanStartups #Innovation #CVC #AI #Sustainability #TechLeadership #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfBusiness Kei Onishi Austin Noronha Tiffine Wang Ludovic Copéré Jim Adler Carlo Cruz Sahil Segal Phil Wickham Michiko Kato Shekar Ayyar Javed Hasan Crystal Poenisch Manoj Saxena Aditya Rastogi Raffaele Cigni Massimiliano Versace Kenichi Funaki Gayathri Radhakrishnan

Matt Morris and Grace Mathis had a great time at New York Climate Week last week spending time with portfolio companies, participating in a talk on the intersection of AI and DeepTech, and meeting with some exceptional founders, investors, and industrial professionals working towards net zero! Climactic Thea Energy

🔄 Changing the 1️⃣% 🔄 🚙 The role of permanent magnets in modern technology is undeniable. From the first use of a magnet in compasses in the 11th century to the precision-engineered alloys found in nearly every smartphone, earbud, electric vehicle, and wind turbine today—rare earths are at the core of our tech-driven world and are climate-critical tech. ⚒️ However, demand is expected to outpace mining capacity, creating a pressing need for alternative sources. And while recycling seems like the perfect solution, it’s far from easy—rare earth recycling rates are currently less than 1️⃣%, largely due to the technical challenges of separating these tightly bonded alloys. 🧲 We are excited to invest in Cyclic Materials as they create a clean, secure, and sustainable supply chain for rare earth elements—key building blocks for the energy transition 🌱. Read more about why we believe this is the future of sustainable tech: https://lnkd.in/duyhxW8A #CircularEconomy #RareEarths #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #HitachiVentures cc: Tobias, Jan & Elena