Schneider Electric Ventures

Schneider Electric Ventures is a global venture capital fund established by Schneider Electric, dedicated to investing in innovative companies within the energy management and industrial automation sectors. The fund aims to support startups that contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency, aligning with Schneider Electric's commitment to a more connected, efficient, and sustainable world. Through funding, incubation, and partnerships, Schneider Electric Ventures seeks to identify and nurture bold ideas that can transform industries and improve the way energy is produced and consumed.

The fund focuses on early-stage investments, targeting seed to growth stages, and has a geographical focus on regions including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, China, Japan, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Belgium. Industries of interest encompass energy management, industrial automation, climate-tech, industrial AI, mobility, prop-tech, and cybersecurity. Investment sizes range from $1 million to $50 million, reflecting the fund's commitment to supporting companies at various stages of development.

Since its inception, Schneider Electric Ventures has made significant investments in over 40 companies, including early bets in unicorns like industrial cyber-physical systems protection startup Claroty and IoT and AI-driven machine learning company Augury. The fund's strategic approach combines deep domain expertise with global customer reach, aiming to accelerate the growth of companies that align with Schneider Electric's vision for a sustainable and efficient future.