Caterpillar's venture investment platform for technologies relevant to industrial operations, including autonomy, robotics, AI, energy, advanced manufacturing and sustainable materials.
Caterpillar Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies aligned with Caterpillar's business and innovation priorities. Its public focus includes autonomous and robotic systems, AI and analytics, energy and climate technology, construction, mining and advanced manufacturing. The program connects investment with Caterpillar's industrial expertise and network. Its official news and impact material highlights battery-related investments including Lithos Energy and ElevenEs, illustrating the role of emerging technology in industrial electrification. Selected investment examples: Lithos Energy: Battery-pack technology business; Caterpillar announced an investment in January 2023. ElevenEs: Battery technology company featured in Caterpillar Ventures' investment news for February 2026. Official sources: Caterpillar — Ventures strategy and investment news: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/about-caterpillar/innovation/caterpillar-ventures.html Caterpillar — Lithos Energy investment, January 2023: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/lithos-energy-investment.html