Hitachi Ventures
VC Fund
München, Germany
Hitachi Ventures is a VC fund in München focused on Software and Artificial Intelligence. Hitachi Ventures invests in innovative companies that address society’s key technological challenges in areas like IT, industrial automation (robotics, sensor technology and IoT), cloud services (data management, cybersecurity), mobility (autonomous driving, mobility services, smart infrastructure and security services), energy, smart medicine (AIfor digital imaging, smart diagnostics, remote care), smart city, smart infrastructure and more. With our first fund of USD 150M, we invest in Series A/B/C rounds in globally leading startups. From our offices in Munich, Germany, and Boston, USA, we work tirelessly to develop close ties and effective collaboration with leading innovative technology hubs and like-minded co-investors. Hitachi intends to leverage its strong position in multiple global technology markets, its expertise and network to support and promote Hitachi Ventures portfolio companies.
- Total investments:
- 72
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 19%
- Fund size:
- $400M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Hitachi Ventures invests in
Stages Hitachi Ventures invests in
Countries Hitachi Ventures invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Series A
- $10M–$50M
- Series B
- $21M–$100M
- Series C
- $30M–$200M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 16 (22%)
- Artificial Intelligence 10 (14%)
- Information Technology 9 (13%)
- Biotechnology 8 (11%)
- Manufacturing 5 (7%)
Stage
- Series A 14 (19%)
- Series B 11 (15%)
- Series C 9 (13%)
- Seed 7 (10%)
- Series D 7 (10%)
Country
- United States 26 (36%)
- Australia 3 (4%)
- United Kingdom 3 (4%)
- Canada 2 (3%)
- France 2 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Joanna Soroka
Principal
|
Principal | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Peter Bastien
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 4 | Find email | |
Stefan Gabriel
Founder, MD and CEO
|
Founder, MD and CEO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Tobias Jahn
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 11 | Find email | |
Wolfgang Seibold
Partner & CFO
|
Partner & CFO | Total investments: 8 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenity is the first and only governance and security platform for low-code/no-code applications. It creates a win-win environment where IT and information security can give business and pro developers the independence they want to move the business forward while retaining full visibility and control. | $115M / Series C / Aug 03, 2026 | ||
| Enterprise Service Management that Runs Itself | $34M / Seed / Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| Exponent Energy focuses on developing fast charging technology for electric vehicles.Exponent Energy's energy stack can speed up and simplify energy and charging for their client's electric vehicles which ensures the least amount of impedance buildup and results in a continuous flow of energy.The company also offers customers abattery management system, battery pack, and charger that all function in concert.Exponent Energy was established in 2020 by Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal Jagannath in Bangalore, Karnataka. | $21M / Series B / Jun 10, 2026 | ||
| Graphon is a company that creates relational representation layers and pre-model intelligence for enterprise AI. | $8.3M / Seed / May 14, 2026 | ||
| Invisix is a semiconductor monitoring company that provides next-generation measurement devices for semiconductor manufacturing. | $23.5M / Seed / May 01, 2026 | ||
| Until now, businesses have had to buy power via Big Energy putting up with overpricing, sapping levels of service and glacial innovation. Now with tem. any company can buy Renewable Energy Direct. This allows businesses to save on energy costs whilst renewable generators are rewarded. | $75M / Series B / Jan 26, 2026 | ||
| CVector connects live control data from industrial sites to dynamic market signals, allowing AI-powered energy techno-economic models, real-time optimization, and virtual operators to enable disruptive operational and commercial decisions. | $5M / Seed / Jan 26, 2026 | ||
| NovoLINC is a pioneering startup that provides thermal interface solutions. It develops a distinctive system of nanostructured materials and a proprietary manufacturing process with the objective of transforming thermal management. | $10.2M / Seed / Dec 18, 2025 | ||
| Archetype AI is a group of designers and technologists they are pioneering revolutionary artificial intelligence and interaction technologies for the real world. | $35M / Series A / Nov 20, 2025 | ||
| Infravision provides custom engineering solutions to deliver world-leading power line stringing methods across maintenance, repair, and new construction projects. They install line hardware on overhead earth wires and conductors using unmanned aircraft. They are working around the world to bring certified stringing solutions with their TX system. | $91M / Series B / Nov 03, 2025 | ||
| See all 72 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Hitachi Ventures invest in?
Hitachi Ventures invests primarily in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 72 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Hitachi Ventures's check size?
Hitachi Ventures typically joins rounds of $10M–$50M at Series A, $21M–$100M at Series B and $30M–$200M at Series C. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Hitachi Ventures participates in.
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Who are the partners at Hitachi Ventures?
The team at Hitachi Ventures includes Joanna Soroka (Principal), Peter Bastien (Partner) and Stefan Gabriel (Founder, MD and CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Sep 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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