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§ Venture Capital · Palo Alto, CA, USA
This venture capital firm invests in enterprise-focused businesses, leveraging its global footprint and Siemens' ecosystem to drive growth and potential in s...
Next47 is a $1.2 billion independent, global venture firm backed by Siemens AG. We specialize in enterprise-focused businesses, make fast decisions and share deep conviction with the teams we invest in. We have the resources and the motivation to unleash maximum potential in every startup we work with. We leverage our own global footprint as wellas the Siemens ecosystem that spans a broad set of industries across hundreds of countries and regions worldwide.
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Next47 is a global venture capital firm founded in 2016 as the corporate venture arm of Siemens, focused on investing in early-stage enterprise technology startups across North America, Europe, and Israel. Its mission is to collaborate with visionary enterprise founders to develop groundbreaking products, particularly in SaaS, IT infrastructure, and industrial technology sectors such as manufacturing, construction, energy, transportation, logistics, and supply chain. Leveraging Siemens' extensive global ecosystem and its own deep industry expertise, Next47 supports startups through growth challenges and market entry, aiming to foster innovation and shape the future of technology-driven enterprises[1][2].
The firm was established with a dual focus: to pursue financial returns while providing portfolio companies with access to Siemens' customer base and resources without imposing strategic constraints. This approach marked a shift from traditional corporate venture capital models to a financially disciplined, founder-centric investment philosophy. Headquartered in Palo Alto with offices in Berlin, Munich, London, Tel Aviv, and Paris, Next47 evolved by restructuring its team and culture to compete effectively with top-tier Silicon Valley venture firms, emphasizing hands-on operational support alongside investment[2][3][5].
Next47 rides the wave of digital transformation and industrial innovation, focusing on enterprise and industrial tech sectors that are undergoing rapid modernization through software and automation. The timing is critical as industries increasingly adopt SaaS, AI, and IoT solutions to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. By bridging startup innovation with Siemens' industrial expertise and global reach, Next47 influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the commercialization of frontier technologies and enabling startups to scale globally with corporate backing yet entrepreneurial freedom[1][3].
Looking ahead, Next47 is poised to deepen its impact by continuing to invest in emerging enterprise and industrial technologies that align with global trends such as AI, automation, and sustainability. Its model of combining financial discipline with founder-centric support and corporate ecosystem access positions it well to remain a leading player in corporate venture capital. As industries evolve, Next47’s influence may expand by fostering more cross-sector innovation and helping startups navigate increasingly complex global markets, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for enterprise technology growth[3][5].
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Next47 has more than 26 tracked investments across 26 companies. The latest tracked deal is $125.0M Series A in Kai in March 2026.
