AP Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2018 as a spinout from Anglo American PLC’s corporate venture arm. See contact routes.
AP Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2018 as a spinout from Anglo American PLC’s corporate venture arm, headquartered in London with offices in San Francisco and South Africa. The firm invests globally in early-stage advanced technology companies focused on decarbonization, with a key emphasis on the hydrogen value chain, carbon capture, and low-carbon molecules. Its investment thesis targets pre-seed to Series A stages across energy, climate, mining, transportation, and heavy industry, with particular geographic focus on Europe and North America. While specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed, the firm typically participates in early-stage rounds and has invested in 25 to 44 companies, including a Series C investment in Hystar in May 2025. Notable portfolio companies include Hystar, along with 24 other hydrogen technology firms that address production, storage, transportation, and applications. AP Ventures distinguishes itself by leveraging Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and aligning investments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. The firm does no
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