At the recent 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆, two key themes stood out:

1) 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁.
2) 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹.

Venture capital (VC) thrives on risk. Corporations prioritize stable growth. Top-tier VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (AH) often pushes the boundaries of traditional VC and continuously experiments with new strategies, and pivots quickly when strategies fall short.

Inspired by Otto Scharmers Theory U, a framework for leading profound change by sensing, reflecting, and creating with purpose, we believe that navigating today’s complexities requires deep understanding, intentional action, and collaborative leadership.

Welcome to our comprehensive overview of the dynamic venture capital landscape in Asia! Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel across various parts of Asia, attending key conferences, meeting with leading venture groups, families, impact investors, and exploring the rich and diverse startup ecosystems.

Welcome to our comprehensive overview of the dynamic world of venture capital! Over the past month, we've delved into various facets of venture capital, from its fundamental principles to its impact on emerging sectors like sustainability, mobility, consumer tech, energy tech, and more. In this article, we'll recap our journey and provide a convenient gateway for you to explore each topic in detail through the links provided.

At IFA Berlin, Philipp Willigmann moderated a high-energy panel on Venture Clienting—how corporates can rapidly adopt startup innovations to solve real business challenges. Joined by leaders from Deutsche Telekom, Bosch Siemens Home Appliances, and GlassDollar, the discussion explored why this model is gaining traction in Germany, how it delivers measurable business impact faster than traditional corporate venturing, and the cultural and operational shifts needed for success. The panel shared practical frameworks, best-practice case studies, and insights on aligning startup agility with corporate scale to drive sustainable innovation.

Collaboration between Asia and Europe is essential. Many of the most innovative solutions come from Korea, Japan, and China. If Berlin wants to be a true hub, it must partner more closely with these regions and lead by example.

Philipp Willigmann has over 20 years of experience leading innovation and growth across Fortune 500 companies and startups

At IAA Mobility 2023, Philipp Willigmann shared his perspective on the multi-energy future of mobility—highlighting the need for a mix of solutions like CNG, biofuels, electrification, hydrogen, and e-fuels to decarbonize transport. He explored global energy trends, the “energy trilemma” of security, sustainability, and affordability, and real-world case studies on helping fleets and industries transition to cleaner, more efficient operations.

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The next era of innovation will not be shaped by ideas alone, but by the institutions capable of scaling them.

As geopolitics, energy, supply chains, and care systems fracture, the real leverage sits with corporate and family business capital.

Venture capital finds breakthroughs; corporate capital determines whether they reach the world. U-Path is building the rooms where that shift turns into action.

2025 showed that corporate innovation is maturing from activity to accountability.

The core challenge is no longer finding startups or funding pilots. It is turning external innovation into real business adoption through governance, ownership, and execution.

The strongest signal for 2026: advantage will move to companies that treat innovation as operating infrastructure, not optional experimentation.

I just stepped off stage at the AsiaBerlin Summit.

What stood out is not the symbolism but the intent: parts of the German government finally recognise that resilience now depends on cross-regional cooperation.

Exchange is no longer enough. Coordination is now a survival strategy. Its Five Minutes to Midnight in Berlin.

My sister Kathrin’s experience with disability taught me how innovation can either isolate or empower.

After years investing in climate, mobility, and energy ventures, I’ve realized the next frontier isn’t just green, it’s human. The world doesn’t only need cleaner systems; it needs stronger, more compassionate ones.

Whether you’re reading this from a quiet beach, a mountain trail, or a half-empty office, summer offers a rare chance to step back.

While many leadership teams are resetting for fall, a different kind of shift is accelerating.

In Asia, ecosystems are executing.
In the Gulf, capital is mobilizing.
In the U.S., strategy is being rewritten.
And in Europe? Too many are still caught in committee.

Our May 2025 field report across Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Malaysia reveals a stark reality: Asian innovators are reshaping global tech in Singapore conference rooms and Tokyo boardrooms. And Europe? It's not even invited to the table.

The Realignment: Gulf capital is everywhere. US players are present and engaged. But Europe's absence from critical AI, accessibility, and infrastructure conversations was impossible to ignore

• A deep dive into how CVCs are futureproofing infrastructure with bold bets in food, water, and energy

• Highlights from our upcoming global tour through Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Hong Kong, where we’ll speak on sustainability, inclusion, and frontier tech with CVCs, family offices, and policy leaders

• A first look at our next white paper on emerging venture markets

Coming off the heels of an unforgettable CVC / Open Innovation Summit in Miami, I couldn't be more excited to share what we've been building and what’s ahead.

• How AI is really being deployed inside CVCs — and what separates success from noise

• Why geopolitics and sustainability are reshaping investment priorities

This special edition of the u-path newsletter is dedicated to one of the core missions that drives us every day: building strong bridges across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Whether it's through corporate partnerships, venture investments, events or ecosystem building, we believe collaboration across borders is essential to driving real innovation and long-term competitiveness.

As I reflect on CES 2025, I’m reminded of the incredible momentum that comes from collaboration and vision. This year’s event wasn’t just about showcasing technology—it was about unlocking potential, forging partnerships, and addressing the challenges that will define our future.

Welcome to our latest newsletter, where we delve into the realms of corporate venture capital, family offices, innovation, climate & sustainability, inclusive and assistive tech, and personal development. Today, we shine a spotlight on the Middle East and South East Asia, exploring the latest developments in these dynamic regions.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of our u‐path Leadership Newsletter! We're thrilled to embark on this journey with you, where we'll be diving deep into transformative insights, visionary leadership strategies, and impactful initiatives that are shaping the future of business and society. You are receiving this newsletter because we met over the last years around the world. We hope you enjoy the updates and we look forward to collaborating with you.