Caterpillar Venture Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in sectors such as robotics and advanced materials. It makes early-stage investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. The company has made more than ten investments in start-ups in energy, robotics, and digital industries. It has also made two exits, one of which was acquired by its parent company, Caterpillar. Specific products in which the firm has invested include alternative energy equipment, business to business software, automotive products, and aerospace products.
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