Caterpillar Ventures

2015

Founded

25

Investments

United States

Offices

Corporate VC

Investor Type

About

Caterpillar Ventures is the venture capital arm of Caterpillar Inc., focusing on strategic investments in early-stage startups addressing global challenges in energy decarbonization, infrastructure, and mining. With a history rooted in collaboration with customers, dealers, and suppliers, the firm leverages Caterpillar's extensive global network and technological resources to support innovative solutions. Their investment philosophy centers on providing not just capital but also industry insights and partnerships to help portfolio companies scale and succeed.

Typical investments range from $0.5 million to $5.0 million, primarily in Series A and B funding rounds. Additionally, Caterpillar Ventures participates as a limited partner in various venture capital funds, further diversifying its investment approach.

Portfolio Companies

Magnus Metal, Avive Solutions, Swtch Energy, Halcyon, Dataplor, AIPERIA, Momentick, Nebra, Langdock

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

"Access to Caterpillars global dealer and supplier network", Industry insights from decades of collaboration, Commitment to sustainable progress

Thypical Investment Size

$0.5 million to $5.0 million

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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IoT (Internet of Things)

Developer Tools

Enterprise

FinTech

SaaS

Software

Menlo Park

Seed

Series A

Series B

United States