NS Solutions invests in Momenta Industrial Impact fund, advancing Industry 5.0

Fueling the next wave of deep tech innovation in Industry 5.0.

Momenta Ventures is pleased to announce that NS Solutions, the leading provider of innovative IT solutions in Japan, has made a strategic investment in Momenta’s Digital Industry IV venture capital fund.

The Digital Industry Fund IV focuses on Industrial Impact, accelerating early growth-stage industrial innovators across energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and supply chains. Anchored by Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, the fund delivers investment and direct value creation to entrepreneurs in Europe and North America.

Switzerland-based Momenta launched this fund in 2023 to support the EU Commission’s Industry 5.0 initiative, of which Momenta is a founding member. The fund supports innovative start-ups advancing the transition to a sustainable, human-centric, and resilient industry. Key focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Robotics, Software-Defined Automation, Industrial IoT, and Cybersecurity.

By investing in this fund, NS Solutions aims to join Rockwell Automation in advancing innovative industrial solutions that positively impact industrial efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. The investment marks a significant step in NS Solutions' commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering innovation in the industrial sector in Europe and North America.

“We are thrilled to partner with Momenta in their Digital Industry IV venture capital fund,” said Atsushi Hasegawa, Director of Industrial Innovation Center of NS Solutions. “This investment aligns with our strategic vision of leveraging digital technologies to create value for our customers and stakeholders. We believe this collaboration will advance our digital initiatives and contribute to the broader industrial ecosystem.”

"We are honored to welcome NS Solutions as a strategic investor in our Digital Industry Fund IV," said Ken Forster, Founding Partner of Momenta. "Their deep experience across industrial and societal innovation aligns well with our mission to accelerate the digital transformation of industry. With their extensive industrial expertise and deep networks, particularly in Japan, the partnership is poised to identify and nurture the next generation of innovators."

The Digital Industry Fund IV has already invested in Industrial AI innovators, including Composabl, DataHow, Luffy.ai, minds.ai, Phantasma Labs, and Sprayvision. The fund is actively scouting and investing.

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