Investing in Food, Water & Energy Security

In a time of accelerating planetary pressure, the responsibility of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) extends beyond financial returns. Today, CVCs are uniquely positioned to become strategic engines for resilience by investing in the systems that will determine humanity's future: food, water, and energy.

This white paper synthesizes insights from the 2024 CVC / Open Innovation Summit in Miami, where global leaders in venture and sustainability explored how corporate-backed innovation can futureproof critical infrastructures. As ESG frameworks evolve and traditional sustainability efforts fall short, CVCs have the power to drive systemic change—by backing startups that solve for resource scarcity, climate volatility, and supply chain fragility.