German venture capital firm UVC Partners has secured a €5 million investment from IT giant Infosys for a minority stake. This funding will be provided over a period of approximately five years, as needed. Infosys announced that this investment is part of its Innovation Fund, designed to collaborate with UVC’s ecosystem and startups to co-create advanced solutions using Deep Tech and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Enhancing Business Transformation
The solutions developed through this partnership aim to support clients in their business transformation efforts by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI and Deep Tech. Infosys views Germany as a key market and considers UVC Partners to be a leading early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on innovative businesses in the German and European markets.
Investment Details
In this all-cash transaction, Infosys has acquired a minority stake of up to 20 percent in UVC Fonds IV GmbH & Co. KG. The investment will be managed by Infosys Germany GmbH, a fully-owned subsidiary of Infosys. UVC Partners focuses on several key areas, including AI, software, deep tech, semiconductors, quantum computing, robotics, decarbonisation, nuclear fusion, hydrogen, and mobility.
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Exclusive Access and Collaboration
Infosys also noted that UVC Partners has exclusive access to UnternehmerTUM, a prestigious European technical university. This partnership provides UVC with valuable talent and industrial networks, further enhancing its capabilities in fostering innovation.