We understand big things. Including big ideas.
If you’re focused on tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy decarbonization, infrastructure, or mining, you’ve come to the right place. Caterpillar Ventures not only invests capital, but we want to put big ideas to work through collaborations and industry partnerships to add incremental value to our portfolio companies. Together, we want to build today for a better tomorrow.
We have deep industry insights developed from generations of collaborating and investing with our customers, dealers, and suppliers. We are one of the world’s most valuable brands with a strong global dealer and supplier network, technology resources, and a commitment to making sustainable progress possible around the world.
Our Investments
Caterpillar Ventures makes strategic, minority interest investments in early–stage start-ups (Series A and B) with typical investments ranging $0.5 million to $5.0 million to help founders around the world grow and scale their businesses. We are also fund investors and take limited partner positions in venture capital funds to advance our overall investment thesis across stages and geographical locations. We invest in the following sectors.
 Energy |
 Digital |
 Robotics |
 Advanced |
Caterpillar Operating Segments
Caterpillar principally operates through three segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation. We also provide financing and related services through Caterpillar Financial Services.
Energy & Transportation
The Energy & Transportation segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using reciprocating engines, turbines, diesel-electric locomotives, integrated systems and solutions, and related parts across industries serving oil and gas, power generation, industrial and marine applications as well as rail-related businesses.
Resource Industries
The Resource Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in mine and quarry applications. Caterpillar helps its mining and quarry customers increase productivity while operating safely and sustainably.
Construction
The Construction Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The majority of machine sales in this segment are made in the heavy construction, general construction, rental, mining and quarry and aggregates markets.
