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Oil giant BP shutters its corporate venture arm after 20 years

TechCrunch • Thu, 16 Jul 2026

BP Ventures is shutting down, ending a nearly 20-year run that was marked by reportedly lackluster returns.

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BP Ventures is shutting down, ending a nearly 20-year run that was marked by reportedly lackluster returns.

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BP Ventures is shutting down, ending a nearly 20-year run that was marked by reportedly lackluster returns.

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