CVC | E438 | Maersk Growth’s Ida Christine Brun on How to Leverage Corporate Collaboration to Accelerate Decarbonization in Logistics

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In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Ida Christine Brun, Venture Investments and Partnership Director at Maersk Growth. With over 13 years at Maersk under her belt, Ida brings experience from commercial business development and supply chain management to her current role in corporate venturing. She explains how Maersk Growth invests in early-stage startups focused on decarbonizing and digitizing supply chains, using a well-rounded approach that blends equity investments with strategic partnerships.
During the conversation, Ida shares how her team leverages Maersk’s deep logistics expertise to test and validate innovative solutions in real-world settings. She discusses the value of engaging with both internal teams and external VC partners to drive impactful change, emphasizing the importance of addressing current business challenges and paving the way for future growth. By integrating strategic insights with practical pilot projects, Maersk Growth is working to bridge the gap between groundbreaking technology and sustainable, long-term industry transformation.
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Chapters:
03:08 Ida's Journey at Maersk
03:38 Transition to Corporate Venturing
04:02 Maersk Growth's Mission and Team
04:26 Corporate Venturing at Maersk Growth
04:54 Investment Focus: Climate Tech and Supply Chain
05:52 Portfolio and Investment Strategy
06:39 Strategic Partnerships and Internal Collaboration
07:05 Challenges in Corporate Venturing
07:30 Engaging with Internal Teams
09:24 Value Creation for Portfolio Companies
13:56 Decarbonizing Supply Chains
14:14 Investment Strategy and Exciting Startups
17:35 Global Collaboration for Innovation
22:21 Navigating Regulatory Challenges
32:49 Corporate Venturing vs. Corporate Venture Capital
36:59 Collaborating with VCs and Investors

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