NGP Capital

✨ See you at 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 this week in St. Gallen! 🇨🇭 For the third year in a row, we’re beyond excited to be part of one of Europe’s top gatherings for innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts! Our team—Ossi Tiainen and Sanni Vilmi—will be on the ground for the next two days, so if you're attending, make sure to say hi! 👋 🔥 Be sure to catch Ossi Tiainen in action as a judge at the Startup Pitch Competition on Friday—it’s going to be a thrilling face-off! 🎤 #STARTSummit #START25

#ICYMI 🚀 Exciting news from our portfolio company Xona Space Systems! Xona and Trimble Inc. are teaming up to redefine precision navigation with the PULSAR satellite network. Launching in 2026, it delivers secure, high-accuracy positioning—without relying on cell signals. A game-changer for geospatial, IoT, and autonomous technologies. Learn more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gV9nF3jw #XonaSpace #PrecisionNavigation #AutonomousTech

💡Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the world! In our latest episode of the DeepTech Unleashed podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking world of #quantum computing with Jan Goetz of IQM Quantum Computers, a Finnish company at the forefront of the global quantum revolution. Jan shares his insights with Christian Noske on mastering uncertainty and the moments of magic that can follow including: 1️⃣ Adopting a founders’ mentality to living with uncertainty 2️⃣ The current state of possibility in the quantum industry in Europe compared to the US and China 3️⃣ Why Jan rejects the ‘we’ll let you know when it’s ready’ approach to delivery and much more! 🎧 Watch a preview of the episode below and listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ef5UiVb4 #Podcast #DeepTech #DeepTechPodcast #Founder #Startups #VC

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. Published today on Crunchbase News, our Managing Partner, Bo Ilsoe, discusses why a unified European stock market is both a financial instrument and a strategic imperative for the future of Europe. 🔑 It is the key to unlocking the full potential of European innovation, retaining talent, and ensuring competitiveness in the global economy. Read more in Bo's post 👉 https://lnkd.in/exRbNw55

⚒️ Hardware is Back—Thanks to AI! For years, hardware development has lagged behind pure software—slower cycles, siloed workflows, and outdated tools. But #AI is changing the game. From generative design to intelligent manufacturing, hardware development is becoming as fast and flexible as software. The best teams are ditching PDFs and email chains for real-time collaboration. ⁉️ Why now? 1️⃣ AI-powered design & simulation → Faster iteration 2️⃣ Supply chain disruptions → Automation fills the gaps 3️⃣ Next-gen engineers → Expect software-like agility 💡 Hardware is no longer an afterthought in the AI revolution —it’s at the forefront. Learn more in our latest blog by Eric Fett – link in comments 👇

✨ We had an incredible night co-hosting Fempreneur Open Mic Night in Berlin this week with our friends at Leanox Impact Capital & Endeit Capital! ✨ 🎤 For the second year in a row, our Fempreneur Night brought together female founders and investors, with 26 founders taking the stage to pitch! A huge thank you to all the incredible founders who pitched, the amazing guests who joined us, and our fantastic co-hosts for helping make this year’s event even bigger! Check out a sneak peek of all the action below! 📷 Photos by Julia Peters

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that NGP Capital led Skylo’s $30M financing round! As a pioneer in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, Skylo is redefining connectivity with seamless coverage where cellular and Wi-Fi fall short. Skylo’s groundbreaking technology ensures constant coverage, delivering lifesaving SOS, location services, and two-way messaging, with voice capabilities coming soon. We couldn’t be more excited to support Skylo as they transform how the world connects. 👏 Congrats to Parthsarathi Trivedi and the entire Skylo team! 🔗 Learn why we invested in a blog post by our team: Debjit Mukerji and Eric Fett Link in comments! ⬇️ #SpaceTech #D2D #SatelliteCommunications

🎉 Celebrating 20 years of unleashing the magic of technology at NGP Capital! In 2005, we launched with a radical "Mobile First" thesis when most were focused on the web and desktop. Fast forward to today, and what a journey it's been: 💫 From our early wins with Bitboys and Coding Technologies to billion-dollar exits like Heptagon, UC Web, and Moovit. ⚒️ Through market cycles - weathering the 2008 crisis and emerging stronger from the pandemic. 🦾 Partnering with global category leaders across ad tech, logistics, and transportation to industrial tech, edge & data infrastructure, and space. But the most exciting chapter lies ahead. We're stepping into the era of Convergence - where physical and digital worlds seamlessly merge through #AI, #robotics, #spatialcomputing, and #quantum technologies. 🔑 Two decades of investing have taught us one crucial lesson: The power of conviction. So, here's to the next 20 years of backing visionary founders who are building the future! 🚀 Huge thank you to our LP Nokia, our incredible founders, and our dedicated team for being part of this remarkable journey 💜 Learn more about our journey (link in comments👇 ) #VentureCapital #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfTech

💡 Big questions require deep thinking from great founders. In our latest DeepTech Unleashed podcast episode, Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, Co-founder and CEO of a German unicorn scale-up and NGP portfolio company EGYM discusses how founders can build a business model that delivers lasting value for both customers and investors. In a wide-ranging discussion with Christian Noske, Philipp sets out his vision for the future of deep tech including: - What the ‘rock star’ companies of the future will look like - Why #AI makes #hardware more important than ever - Hardware as your ‘moat’ and key to defensibility - Operational rigor and the dangers of being overly fluid - The real meaning of ‘efficiency’ and ‘accountability’ - Why ‘no’ doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong, it might just mean you’re talking to the wrong people 🎧 Watch the preview below & listen to the full episode - 👇 link in comments) #Podcast #DeepTech #DeepTechPodcast #Founder #Startups #VC #Future #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneur

If you're heading to #Manifest2025 in Las Vegas next week, don't miss NGP Capital’s Debjit Mukerji who will be moderating a panel at #Manifest2025 in Las Vegas, exploring Scalable & Sustainable Digital Transformation in Manufacturing. This discussion will bring together industry leaders from across manufacturing, supply chain, and technology to share insights on how companies can drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation through digital transformation. 📅 February 11th | 2:55pm - 3:25pm PT 📍 The Venetian, Las Vegas (Track 1 Ballroom G) 🎟️ https://manife.st/ #Manifest2025 #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing