Eni Next LLC

Overview

Eni Next LLC is the corporate venture capital arm of Eni S.p.A., an integrated energy company headquartered in Italy. The firm focuses on investing in startups that develop technologies with a lower carbon footprint for energy production, improved efficiency for industrial operations, and digital solutions. By integrating corporate research with open innovation, Eni Next enhances the value of dynamic and innovative startups through early-stage financing and successive capital increases. The company's investment strategy encompasses various sectors, including energy, clean-tech, magnetic fusion, and artificial intelligence. Eni Next engages with startups at multiple stages, from pre-seed to series C and beyond, aiming to support the development and deployment of technologies that contribute to a sustainable energy transition. The firm operates in several countries, including the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Norway, the United Kingdom, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Mexico, Angola, Mozambique, and Indonesia. Eni Next's approach emphasizes building long-term relationships with portfolio companies, offering access to Eni's research center facilities, competencies, and worldwide industrial sites. This support includes training and mentoring, fostering a dynamic ecosystem between corporations and startups to accelerate innovation. The firm's commitment to sustainability and technological innovation drives its mission to shape the energy industry of the future, ensuring a socially just approach while guaranteeing long-lasting results.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technologies with a lower carbon footprint
• Improved efficiency for industrial operations
• Digital solutions

Portfolio Companies