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HP Tech Ventures launch at TechCrunch Disrupt
The HP Tech Ventures program had its press launch at this year ’ s TechCrunch Disrupt NY event . Bringing together some of the hottest startups , incubators and investors , Disrupt NY was the perfect platform to unveil HP ’ s new corporate venture arm .
HP Tech Ventures is focused on sourcing , investing in , and commercializing early-stage startups in markets where the company can provide a substantial value-add . Based in the premier innovation hubs of Palo Alto , Calif ., and Tel Aviv , Israel , HP Tech Ventures is looking to fund early-stage companies that are aligned with emerging technology areas that we believe will be the building blocks for the future , including : 3D transformation , immersive computing , hyper-mobility , Internet of Things , and smart machines .
By partnering with the startup community , HP Tech Ventures is helping HP to not only accelerate growth in current businesses , but evaluate and pioneer new market opportunities .
Shane Wall , CTO and Global Head of HP Labs , speaks with TechCrunch TV
“ As Silicon Valley ’ s original startup , we have an opportunity to pay it forward by helping early stage startups achieve scale ,” explained HP ’ s Chief Disrupter , Andrew Bolwell . “ In addition to funding , our focus will be on adding value by leveraging our world-class technology network , our channel and distribution partners , as well as manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to help start-ups reach scale quickly ”
Early reaction for the new initiative has been extremely positive with a significant amount of interest across both venture and start-up communities , as well as broad coverage in major business and technology media outlets .
Leveraging our broad patent portfolio and 75 years of innovation experience , HP is in a great position to help aspiring entrepreneurs , and foster an ecosystem of innovation that will shape markets and communities for years to come . •
Andrew Bolwell presenting HP Breakthrough Innovation award
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24 Innovation Journal · Issue 3 · Summer 2016
MARKET WATCH
HP Tech Ventures launch
at TechCrunch Disrupt
The HP Tech Ventures program had its press
launch at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt NY event.
Bringing together some of the hottest startups,
incubators and investors, Disrupt NY was the
perfect platform to unveil HP’s new corporate
venture arm.
H
P Tech Ventures is focused
on sourcing, investing in, and
commercializing early-stage
startups in markets where the company
can provide a substantial value-add.
Based in the premier innovation hubs
of Palo Alto, Calif., and Tel Aviv, Israel,
HP Tech Ventures is looking to fund
early-stage companies that are aligned
with emerging technology areas that
we believe will be the building blocks
for the future, including: 3D trans-
formation, immersive computing, Shane Wall, CTO and Global Head of HP Labs, speaks with TechCrunch TV
hyper-mobility, Internet of Things, and
smart machines.
By partnering with the startup commu-
“As Silicon Valley’s original startup, we will be on adding value by leveraging our
nity, HP Tech Ventures is helping HP to not have an opportunity to pay it forward by world-class technology network, our channel
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