JCI Ventures
Venture capital for startups in building technology
Johnson Controls International (JCI) is a $20+ billion global diversified technology and industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. We are focused on creating intelligent, energy efficient, and secure buildings and building environments for the next generation of smart cities and communities.
JCI Ventures partners with and invests in startups whose solutions, technologies, and intellectual property contribute to that purpose.
About
Johnson Controls International creates intelligent buildings and efficient energy solutions. We have deep expertise and an install base of more than a billion sensors and devices across a myriad of environments, including data centers, government, global marine and Navy, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, retail, residential, transportation, industrial and manufacturing, transportation, and sports and entertainment.
JCI Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Johnson Controls, providing access to the company’s global network of resources and customer install base. We partner with and invest in startups strategic to JCI's markets and market adjacencies.
The best candidates for a JCI Ventures partnership are those whose business goals are reflected in our Vectors of Growth. When it comes to investing, we are especially interested in startups that value and prioritize these key objectives.
Vectors of Growth

Healthy Buildings
Solutions that help buildings provide healthy environments for occupants

Product and Technology
Solutions and innovations at the core expertise of Johnson Controls

Decarbonization and Sustainability
Solutions that help buildings lower carbon emissions

Smart and Digital Buildings
Solutions that help buildings be more autonomous

Field Service Improvement
Solutions that help deliver great customer experiences

Performance and Efficiency
Solutions that help drive efficiency in internal processes


Learn more about some of the emerging enterprises that have partnered with JCI Ventures
Companies

Security & Smart Home Platform
Acquired by Johnson Controls