Navigating Corporate Venture Capital

In today’s episode, Andreas and Jeppe sit down with Petr Mikovec, Managing Director and Chairman of InvenCapital, the corporate venture capital arm of CEZ Group. They discuss how InvenCapital operates with a unique dual-funding structure in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), blending corporate strategy with financial investment goals.

InvenCapital, which manages €500M and focuses on climate tech and sustainability, provides insights into how corporate investors can balance strategic objectives with financial returns.

Together, we explore:

• How InvenCapital’s structure supports strategic and financial goals through its partnership with CEZ Group and the European Investment Bank.
• The role of systemic coaching in venture investing and how it fosters stronger relationships with founders and teams.
• Challenges and advantages of corporate venture capital models compared to traditional VC firms.
• Strategies for effective board participation and aligning stakeholders for company growth.
• How InvenCapital manages partnerships and exits when working with competitors in the energy sector.

Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀