Labour shortages and the ability to accelerate robot programming with genAI will breathe new life into the sector in 2024 say investors.

UK startup Nyobolt has developed battery technology that allows electric vehicle owners to fully charge their car in the same time it takes to fill a tank at the pump.

The fund, co-managed with a seed-stage VC firm, will target AI, robotics and internet-of-things across multiple industries.

It is no surprise to see genAI on this list, but semiconductors, EVs, green steel and batteries also featured heavily this year.

Alphabet’s early-stage investment unit has hired Michael McBride to seek out AI and open-source software startups.

The CVC is now under the auspices of Solvay’s spin-off Syensqo, which focuses on areas including clean mobility, EV batteries and hydrogen.

The unnamed fund will invest in startups promoting sustainability and tackling issues around single use plastics, textiles and wood construction.

Food company Danone has invested in Global Methane Hub's accelerator to further research in methane emissions reduction.

HG Ventures' Ginger Rothrock and Meghan Hunt join the pod to talk about the sustainable future of industry and connecting startups to motherships.

Corporate venture capital units see opportunities to invest despite the departure of financial VCs from startup financings.