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Automation & Acceleration - BMW i Ventures Principal Samantha Huang

Written by Fred Schonenberg | May 26, 2021 1:53:54 PM

"CVC investing is definitely a means for more corporate innovation and just general acceleration of corporate growth." 

 
BMW i Ventures is one of the most successful Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) groups in the world with over $600m invested across 2 funds, with 12 exits already to date.
 
With a focus on "Building the future. Together." BMW i Ventures invests capital and resources in hardware, software, and services across manufacturing, transportation and sustainability. 
 
In this episode, we speak with Principal Samantha Huang whose focus includes investments across AI, big data, autonomous driving, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.
 
We talk about the role of external innovation for corporations, the future of the auto industry and the impact of digitization and automation on the world.
 
 
 

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