Schneider Electric Ventures

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, headquartered in France. Founded over 180 years ago, the company has grown to employ 150,000 people across more than 100 countries. Schneider Electric specializes in electrification, automation, and digitization, aiming to make energy management smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. The company's flagship platform, EcoStruxure™, is an open, IoT-enabled system architecture that enhances energy management and automation solutions for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. This platform integrates operational and information technologies to deliver digital twins and enable profitable growth for customers. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They focus on creating impactful solutions that ensure access to energy and digital technologies as fundamental human rights. Their initiatives include over 350 microgrid installations and numerous strategic acquisitions aimed at advancing a fully electric and digital world. Recent leadership changes include Peter Herweck taking over as CEO, with Jean-Pascal Tricoire remaining as Chairman of the Board. The company has maintained a strong presence in the U.S., where brands like APC and Square D originated, contributing to their products being found in 40% of American homes.