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BHP Ventures Activity

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Investment

BHP Ventures made a strategic investment in Singapore-based quantum sensor startup Atomionics.

Atomionics

Atomionics BHP Ventures

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Podcast

Buckner discussed BHP Ventures' value-chain strategy, physical AI and leading rounds on Corporate Venturing Insider.

Laurel Buckner on Corporate Venturing Insider

medium.comMAR 26, 2026

MAR 26, 2026

Essay

Published an essay on why BHP runs in-house venture capital, noting over 20 investments and about two-thirds of spend tied to climate goals.

The rise of corporate venture capital: fuelling innovation and growth

bhp.comNOV 5, 2024

NOV 5, 2024

Team Change

Hired David Li, formerly of Avanta Ventures, as lead principal to find early-stage energy, climate and mining technology startups.

David Li joined as lead principal

globalventuring.comJUL 10, 2024

JUL 10, 2024

Team Change

Michael Buzzo became head of BHP Ventures after more than a year as acting head.

Michael Buzzo named head of BHP Ventures

globalventuring.comMAR 20, 2024

MAR 20, 2024