Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures Overview

Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Phoenix Contact Group, focusing on investments in deep-tech B2B startups that electrify, automate, and connect. Their investment areas include energy storage, smart grid, e-mobility, IoT & AI, security, robotics, infrastructure, solar, wind, organic, and hydrogen technologies. They target startups from the initial phase to the second stage, with investments ranging from €0.1 million to €2.5 million, primarily in Europe, Israel, the USA, and China. The firm seeks highly motivated and experienced founding teams with innovative solutions contributing to a sustainable future.

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Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe
  • North America 1 / 5
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Customer types

  • B2B

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Services
  • Materials

Industries / verticals

  • Energy
  • Engineering / Manufacturing
  • Industrial Automation
  • IT Infrastructure & Cloud

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

€100,000 - €2,500,000

How to approach funds like Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures

When engaging Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures, founders should highlight how their technology can integrate with or complement industrial automation and energy systems, demonstrating a clear path to scalable B2B adoption. Emphasize robust technical differentiation and a strong, execution-focused team capable of navigating complex industrial markets. Articulate how your solution addresses real-world challenges in electrification, connectivity, or automation, and be prepared to discuss potential for strategic collaboration with established industry players.

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