Air Liquide Venture Capital
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, China, India, France, Italy, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Russia, Belgium, Israel, Argentina, Taiwan, Ukraine
Industries Focus
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Entertainment
- Semiconductors
- Electronics
- Circular Economy
- Clean Energy
- Smart Cities
- Carbon Capture
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Sustainable Development
- Hydrogen Production
- Digital Technologies
- Battery Technologies
- Sustainable Mobility
- Smart Energy
- Industrial Innovation
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Utilization and Storage
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture
Investment Size:
100,000 to 1,500,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2013
Air Liquide Venture Capital, known as ALIAD, is the corporate venture capital arm of Air Liquide, established in 2013. It focuses on minority investments in innovative technology start-ups across sectors such as energy transition, health, and digital technologies. By leveraging Air Liquide's industrial and technological expertise, ALIAD supports the development of these start-ups through strategic investments and potential collaborations with Air Liquide's global entities.
ALIAD's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, and Pre-IPO. The fund typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million, targeting companies that align with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development and technological advancement. Geographically, ALIAD has a diverse portfolio spanning countries such as France, the United States, China, Germany, Taiwan, Belgium, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Argentina, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Ukraine.
Over the years, ALIAD has invested in more than 35 companies, committing nearly €100 million in capital. Approximately one-third of these investments are in the impact sector, reflecting Air Liquide's dedication to environmental sustainability and societal progress. Notable investments include P2H2, a U.S.-based AEM electrolyser start-up, and a partnership with Rothschild & Co and the Solar Impulse Foundation to launch a €200 million fund focused on scaling up companies developing environment-friendly solutions. These initiatives underscore ALIAD's role in fostering innovation and supporting the global transition towards sustainable technologies.
Requirements
- Innovative technologies in energy transition, health, and digital sectors
- Alignment with Air Liquide's sustainability and technological advancement goals
- Potential for strategic collaboration with Air Liquide's global entities
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- P2H2
- McPhy Energy
- Solumix
- Xylowatt
- Cathay Smart Energy Fund
- DIG Airgas
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