Castrol InnoVentures Overview
- Investor Type
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Inactive
- Investments
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12
- Portfolio
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2
- Exits
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5
Castrol InnoVentures General Information
Company Description
Castrol InnoVentures was the corporate venture capital arm of Castrol. The firm primarily invested in the information technology, sustainable energy, smart phone application development, gaming, vehicle machinery efficiency technologies, 3D printing and additive layer manufacturing technology, remote machine monitoring, waste recovery, electric vehicle batteries and control, oil analysis, next generation engineering and other technology sectors. It was founded in 2010 and was headquartered in Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Business Details
Website
www.castrolinnoventures.comYear Founded
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Corporate Office
- Reading
- England, United Kingdom
Castrol InnoVentures Investments (12)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peloton (Transportation) | 20-Apr-2017 | Later Stage VC | Road | Bankruptcy: Liquidation | ||
| Zubie | 25-May-2016 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Peloton (Transportation) | 31-Aug-2015 | Road | Bankruptcy: Liquidation | |||
| Lightning eMotors | 29-Jun-2015 | Automotive | Generating Revenue | |||
| Autino | 27-Mar-2015 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Out of Business | |||
| Lightning eMotors | 05-Nov-2014 | Automotive | Generating Revenue | |||
| Castrol OPTIS | 14-Oct-2014 | Consulting Services (B2B) | Out of Business | |||
| Zubie | 11-Aug-2014 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| GreenSteam | 06-Jan-2014 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | ||
| Zubie | 12-Dec-2013 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue |
Castrol InnoVentures Exits (5)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenSteam | 23-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | |
| Lightning eMotors | 07-May-2021 | ||
| Peloton (Transportation) | 31-Dec-2020 | ||
| RepairPal | 29-Oct-2018 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| Autino | 01-Oct-2018 | Secondary Transaction - Private |
Castrol InnoVentures Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
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Castrol InnoVentures FAQs
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What is Castrol InnoVentures?
Castrol InnoVentures was the corporate venture capital arm of Castrol.
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When was Castrol InnoVentures founded?
Castrol InnoVentures was founded in 2006.
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Where is Castrol InnoVentures headquartered?
Castrol InnoVentures is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom.
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How many investments has Castrol InnoVentures made?
Castrol InnoVentures has made 12 investments.
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What has Castrol InnoVentures invested in?
Castrol InnoVentures has made numerous investments in companies like Peloton (Transportation), Zubie, and Lightning eMotors within the Road, Business/Productivity Software, and Automotive industries.
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What has Castrol InnoVentures invested in recently?
Castrol InnoVentures's latest investment was on 20-Apr-2017 in Peloton (Transportation), a company within the Road industry.
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