In June 2024, Private Equity Magazine reviewed our study dedicated to the investments of large companies in greentech conducted by RaiseLab, BCG and RAISE Sherpas and entitled “Investments by large companies in Greentechs: a lasting commitment? ”. This article highlights the key points of our study by highlighting the challenges and benefits of a sustained commitment to Greentech, confirming their essential role in the sustainable evolution of large companies.
Greentech: An investment pillar for French corporate venture structures
Greentech companies occupy a strategic position in the investment portfolios of corporate venture structures in France. 45% of structures say that more than 30% of their portfolio this year is devoted to Greentech, while 90% consider them to be central to their strategy.
The study explores the mutual benefits that these companies can derive from their alliances with start-ups in the sector. For large companies, Greentech offers a new ability to accelerate innovation (88%), develop more sustainable products (83%), and reduce their emissions and resource consumption. For start-ups, these partnerships are a crucial opportunity for financing (90%), winning new customers (84%), and industrial acceleration (80%).
The study also highlights the challenges to be overcome, such as the loss of agility (50%) and the risk of cutting themselves off from part of their market (37%).
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