Managing director Crispin Leick spoke to GCV about EnBW New Ventures' two most recent investments and the potential for infrastructure technology to catch up with software deals.

EnBW New Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Germany-headquartered renewable energy producer EnBW, anticipates significant advances in infrastructure technology over the next decade, managing director Crispin Leick told Global Corporate Venturing.

The unit runs a 12-strong portfolio which was boosted by two investments last week, when it led a $6m round for Germany-based augmented reality (AR) technology developer Holo-light that included Bayern Kapital and Future Energy Ventures.

Holo-light is not a traditional investment for a corporate venturer in the energy…

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Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.