Aperam Ventures

Aperam Ventures is the venture capital arm of Aperam Group, dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability within the steel industry. The fund primarily invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, with investment sizes ranging from €200,000 to €2 million. Its strategic focus areas include decarbonization, circular economy, new materials, digitization, and disruptive business models. By identifying and supporting companies that offer synergies with Aperam's core operations, Aperam Ventures aims to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across the value chain.

The fund's investment thesis emphasizes long-term value creation through partnerships with disruptive companies that can provide Aperam with a sustainable competitive advantage. Key investment criteria encompass bold founders and high-performing teams, attractive market opportunities embedded in secular trends, full-stack solutions with high differentiation, economically viable and defensible technologies, and a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Aperam Ventures seeks to identify and assess synergies between technology companies and Aperam's core operations, focusing on areas such as efficiency improvement, productivity enhancement, capital expenditure reduction, energy savings, maintenance cost reduction, quality improvement, and new product or business model development.

Aperam Ventures is committed to creating long-term value for its portfolio companies by combining access to Aperam's technological and commercial expertise with the agility and flexibility of a dedicated investment team. This approach facilitates effective managerial decisions and supports the growth journey of its investees. The fund operates with a global mandate, reflecting Aperam's international presence and commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in the steel industry worldwide.