CVC Week: Energy and Compute Infrastructure Peer Learning Luncheon
About Event
Arup Ventures, in partnership with Vectors Capital, invites you to an intimate peer-learning luncheon during CVC Week focused on the future of compute infrastructure powering token generation. We will bring together a small group of venture investors and thought leaders for a thoughtful discussion on where the stack is heading, what is changing beneath the surface, and how new infrastructure layers may shape the next wave of adoption.
As token generation becomes more central to how digital systems are built and scaled, the underlying compute requirements are evolving quickly. From throughput and latency to reliability, cost efficiency, and deployment flexibility, the infrastructure choices made today will influence how these systems perform tomorrow. The conversation will explore the technical shifts and market signals that matter most for investors tracking this space.
This session is designed to be candid and practical, with room to network and compare perspectives across venture, infrastructure, and emerging platform trends. We will look at the opportunities and constraints that define the category, along with the kinds of teams and architectures that are best positioned to win as demand grows.
Why Attend?
Emerging trends across energy, data centers, and computing infrastructure
CVC best practices and peer learning
Deal flow, co-investment, and partnership opportunities
Agenda
12:00–12:15 PM | Check-In
12:15–12:20 PM | Welcome & Intros from Co-Hosts
12:20–1:00 PM | Peer Learning Roundtable I
[Energy, Data Centers & Computing Infrastructure: Emerging Trends and Investment Opportunities]
1:00–1:20 PM | Networking Break
1:20–2:00 PM | Peer Learning Roundtable II
[CVC Best Practices, Strategic Partnerships & Deal Flow Sharing]
2:00–2:50 PM | Networking & Lunch Conversation
2:50–3:00 PM | Closing Remarks
About Co-Host
Arup Ventures is the corporate venturing and investment arm of Arup, the global design, engineering, and consultancy firm. We partner with founders who think differently about how the physical world, particularly critical infrastructure, will be designed, built, powered, and operated, with a focus on energy, water, transport, and compute. Beyond capital, our approach is hands-on, leveraging Arup's global network of engineers, technical experts, and industry relationships to help ambitious companies accelerate commercialization, navigate complex markets, and scale their impact.
Vectors Capital is an early-stage climate venture capital firm, based in the SF/Bay Area, investing in the frontier of decarbonization solutions. Vectors Capital partners with visionary founders to accelerate the transition to decarbonization. Investment approach combines strategic capital, industry expertise, and global networks to support startups. Vectors Capital works closely with corporations, policymakers, and technical experts to bring strategic support to portfolio startups beyond capital, and support corporations to achieve its strategic innovation and investment targets.
What is Counter Club’s CVC Week?
Counterpart Ventures is a San Francisco-based VC fund investing in Seed & Series A B2B Enterprise AI startups. This event is part of Counter Club's CVC Week: the largest annual gathering of corporate VCs in the world.
The main conference, Counter VII, takes place on Wednesday, September 30th. Full schedule here.
Corporate VCs can request to join the gated community at counterclub.vc for more resources.