Combient Foundry

OVER 700 TIMES - THANK YOU! 🚀 Yesterday, we organized our first Industrial Future Summit at the beautiful Artipelag in Stockholm. 500 people including 200 from the industry, 150 industrial startups and 60 investors & ecosystem partners came together from 30 countries across 4 continents to attend the Summit. The day was filled with excellent talks from inspiring speakers such as Marcus Wallenberg, Susanna Campbell, Hans Sohlström, Caroline Walerud, Eerik Paasikivi, Annika Ölme ♦️, Martin Neuhold, Salla Franzén, Klas Forsström, Pia Brantgärde Linder, Sarah Schulman, Christian Levin, Gustaf Sundell, Tua Asplund Hyllienmark, Ana Carolina Alex, Camilla Lund and Lauri Lehtovuori. AND we hosted over 700 meetings between industry leaders, startups and investors!Thank you all for joining us and making the event a huge success. We look forward to seeing you next time! Ps. A special thanks to our partners Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NVIDIA, Pitango, and Combient for helping us build the first Industrial Future Summit. #IndustrialFutureSummit #CombientFoundry

Key Takeaways from Combient Foundry Net Zero Business Opportunities 🌍🚀 We’re excited to share highlights from our latest round of business opportunities! The Net Zero edition brought together an inspiring group of startups, growth companies, and industry leaders from around the world, all focused on driving sustainable innovation. Check out the key takeaways and insightful feedback we received from corporates and startups! #combientfoundry #NetZero #ventureclient #startups #businessopportunities #collaboration #sustainableinnovation

Why do some Venture Client units thrive, while others don’t? 🚀 After countless conversations with industry leaders, one factor stands out: the groundwork—or The Work—needed for sustainable startup partnerships. From gaining top management buy-in to aligning legal, risk, and procurement teams, this foundation is crucial for long-term success. In our latest blog, we unpack the essentials that turn surface-level initiatives into impactful, scalable collaborations. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dmSetpxq to learn why a strong foundation is key to breaking free from “Pilot Purgatory.” #ventureclient #openinnovation #startupcollaboration #businessgrowth #CombientFoundry

What an incredible day at the first-ever Industrial Future Summit—check out the video to recapture the atmosphere! 🚀 “At the Industrial Future Summit, we brought together global industry leaders, world-class startups, and investors to explore partnerships and accelerate time-to-market in areas like industrial automation, AI, digitalization, and climate tech. As the first event of its kind, we are proud to have gathered over 500 participants from 30 countries under one roof, hosting more than 700 one-on-one meetings between key industry players and startups. Looking ahead, we remain committed to connecting industry leaders and entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration that drives tangible, long-term value. We’re already looking forward to 2025, with even greater opportunities for the industry and startups, built through collaboration.” – Lauri Lehtovuori, CEO Combient Foundry. Susanna Campbell, Hans Sohlström, Caroline Walerud, Eerik Paasikivi, Annika Ölme ♦️, Martin Neuhold, Salla Franzén, Klas Forsström, Pia Brantgärde Linder, Sarah Schulman, Christian Levin, Gustaf Sundell, Tua Asplund Hyllienmark, Ana Carolina Alex, Camilla Lund, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NVIDIA, Pitango, Combient #IndustrialFutureSummit #CombientFoundry

Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Ana Carolina Alex is joining our team to lead Operations in Central Europe. Carolina has a remarkable background in venturing and startups. She was part of the team that developed first-ever Venture Client unit, the BMW Startup Garage, and co-founded 27pilots, helping companies worldwide establish Venture Client models. Her experience extends to scaling VC-funded B2B start up Planet A Foods (a Y Combinator alumni), where she grew the team from 3 to over 50 members. Our CEO Lauri emphasizes, “I’m really happy to have Carolina joining our team. Her unique expertise will be pivotal in delivering exceptional value to our current and future members across Europe” Carolina adds, “I’m inspired by Combient Foundry’s collaborative approach. This is precisely what Europe needs right now, and I’m excited to be part of this transformative journey.” Let’s give Carolina a big welcome!

Excited to see our Silicon Valley Rotational Partner Program participant taking center stage at a meetup hosted with SAE International and Sven Beiker at Nordic Innovation House - Silicon Valley. Our Rotational Partner Program empowers participants to connect with top industry leaders and bring fresh perspectives to critical business areas. Read more about the program on the Combient Foundry website!

We recently launched our eagerly awaited Silicon Valley Rotational Partner Program. In the heart of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem, partners from Autoliv, Intrum, and Westermo are already researching cutting-edge technologies and forging strategic ties with prominent investors and innovators. 🚀 But this is just the beginning! As we continue to drive industrial growth through global tech hubs, we’re also preparing for our 2025 Shanghai launch, expanding opportunities for businesses to tap into China’s dynamic startup scene and rapidly growing markets. Is your company ready to leverage the power of global innovation hubs for transformative growth? Read the full article from here: https://lnkd.in/dCJwCdMu and discover how to join our programs in Silicon Valley, China and beyond. #CombientFoundry #SiliconValley #innovationhubs #industrialgrowth #china #techecosystems

How can industrial companies access the cutting-edge innovation, top talent, and venture capital thriving in the world’s key tech hubs? 🚀 Swipe through our latest employee insight from Eero Vartiainen, Strategy & Business Development Lead at Combient Foundry, to learn how your company can stay ahead in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley, Shanghai, and Hyderabad—why physical presence matters and how collaboration drives success in competitive markets. #industrialgrowth #innovationhubs #businessdevelopment #globalexpansion #CombientFoundry

The Industrial Future Summit is here! 🚀 This exclusive event brings together over 500 industrial leaders, startup founders, and ecosystem players to focus on partnerships, knowledge exchange, investments, and accelerating time-to-market. Catch all the highlights on our Instagram stories throughout the day! #IndustrialFutureSummit

Glad to see Combient Foundry recognized as one of the key players in the Venture Client Ecosystem! Our unique venture client model accelerates industrial development by sharing resources, deal flow, insights, and brand among leading industrials. We believe that software tools like Foundry Lens play an integral role in making venture clienting efficient! Combined with deep industry knowledge and the ability to drive change within organizations, Venture client teams are able to fully reap the benefits.