Anku Madan

Angel investment in Startups, that makes a difference.

Venture capital for startups reimagining trillion-dollar industries through a world positive lens.

Hitachi Ventures is the global venture capital arm of Hitachi Group, a global industrial player active in a broad range of technology sectors. While founders are initially drawn to our vast global network through Hitachi, they tell us our true value lies in our collaborative partnership. We get that building something bold takes time, hustle, and support. Were not just investing in companies; were backing the visionaries behind them - empowering bold ideas to break through and drive meaningful innovation. And were in it for the long haul – offering guidance, mentorship, and resources every step of the way. Focus areas: Digital: Foundational digital technologies like AI, next-gen data, and enterprise software. Environment: Decarbonization and circular economy solutions. Industry: Industry 5.0 advancements in automation and manufacturing. Healthcare: TechBio platforms combining software and biology for precision healthcare. Other: We will explore new frontier technologies (space-tech / quantum / fusion and more). With a total of USD 1 billion AUM, we invest in early stage rounds in globally leading startups. From our offices in Munich, Germany, Boston, and Palo Alto, USA, we work tirelessly to develop close ties and effective collaboration with leading innovative technology hubs and like-minded co-investors.

Angel investment in Startups, that makes a difference.

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform founded in Silicon Valley in 2006. We connect the people and organizations that drive technology forward, and turn those connections into real business outcomes. We run accelerator programs, facilitate corporate-startup pilots, invest in early-stage companies, and help governments and institutions build innovation ecosystems. Our network includes corporations, startups, investors, universities, and mentors across more than 20 industries and 60 locations worldwide. Since inception, weve accelerated thousands of startups and invested in over 2,500 companies. Our portfolio includes PayPal, Dropbox, LendingClub, Honey, and N26. Industries we work in: Advanced Manufacturing · Aerospace & Defense · Agtech · Animal Health · Brand & Retail · Crypto & Digital Assets · Deeptech · Energy · Enterprise & AI · Fintech · Food & Beverage · Health · Insurtech · Lifetech · Maritime · Media & Advertising · Medtech · Mobility & Physical AI · New Materials & Packaging · Real Estate & Construction · Semiconductors · Smart Cities · Sportstech · Supply Chain · Sustainability · Travel & Hospitality Where we operate: Americas: Silicon Valley · New York · Los Angeles · Washington D.C. · Detroit · Seattle · São Paulo · Alberta Europe: London · Munich · Stuttgart · Paris · Amsterdam · Barcelona · Madrid · Milan · Turin · Gothenburg · Vienna · Istanbul · Antwerp · Vilnius · Tirana · Yerevan · Tbilisi · Limassol · Tashkent Middle East & Africa: Riyadh · Abu Dhabi · Cairo Asia-Pacific: Tokyo · Osaka · Kyoto · Singapore · Seoul · Shanghai · Beijing · Shenzhen · Jakarta · Kuala Lumpur · Phnom Penh · GIFT City

What if you were able to unleash innovations, grow great businesses, and truly impact the way we live? And what if you could do it while potentially achieving investment returns? Propel(x) is making that vision a reality. As a premier digital platform facilitating private venture capital for Deep Tech innovation, our mission is to enable investments in technologies that matter and thus build the next generation of great companies. For Accredited Investors, Financial Advisors and Funds - Get early access to deep technology deal flow and leverage our due diligence capabilities to make an informed investment decision. For Deep Tech Startup Founders - Get discovered by investors committed to funding deep tech innovation. Aggregate investments from multiple angel investors handled into a single investment vehicle. Newton Fund, managed by Propel(x) Advisors, a Propel(x) subsidiary is a seed stage investment firm with a focus on deep tech start ups. Our goal is to propel mankind by helping finance technologies that matter, such as Life Sciences, IT & Communications, Industrial Technologies, Food & Agriculture, Energy & Green Technologies and Aerospace & Transportation. We invest typically in startups that appear on the Propel(x) platform. For questions , please email us at info@propelx.com