Venture building has a perception problem. Across much of the Western innovation ecosystem, the term often invites scepticism — linked to failed corporate initiatives, consultant-led “startup factories,” and accelerators that never quite delivered. The prevailing view is that venture building is slow, rigid, and ill-equipped to compete with lean, independent founders.
But that narrative may be incomplete.
What if some of Europe’s most defensible deep-tech companies don’t emerge despite large corporates — but because ofthem?
In this episode of 0100 Impact Talks, I spoke with Axel Deniz, CEO of Bosch Business Innovation, to discuss how Bosch approaches venture building differently — and why corporate venture creation may be entering a more mature, disciplined, and increasingly essential phase for deep-tech innovation.
Ahead of her appearance at 0100 DACH in February, Daisy Cai, General Partner at B Capital, reflects on deep tech beyond the label—and where frontier innovation becomes enduring value.
AI is no longer a fringe technology—it is rapidly reshaping entire industries, from climate and energy to industrial operations and enterprise software. Yet as competition intensifies and barriers to entry fall, the question facing venture investors is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how to identify companies capable of generating durable, long-term value. In this interview, Jeremy Brown, Principal & Head of Climate at Anthemis, shares his perspective on evaluating AI businesses beyond the hype, drawing on his experience at the intersection of AI, climate, and complex industrial markets, and setting the stage for a broader discussion with fellow investors on where real opportunity—and real risk—now lies in AI venture capita
he third edition of 0100 International — organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences in partnership with the Milan City Council’s Department of Economic Development and Milano&Partners — brought together the global private markets community for a high-signal, execution-focused gathering held from October 27–29.
