Henkel Ventures

Henkel Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Henkel, focusing on investments in surface and coating technologies through its consumer and industrial business. The fund has a size of €300 million in assets under management and typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in early-stage startups up to Series B. Henkel Ventures is geographically agnostic, seeking innovative companies worldwide that align with Henkel's strategic interests.

The investment strategy of Henkel Ventures emphasizes 'Sustainovation' and digitalization, aiming to drive co-innovation by collaborating closely with Henkel's two business units: Henkel Consumer Brands and Henkel Adhesive Technologies. This approach allows startups to leverage Henkel's global network, R&D expertise, and market access to accelerate their growth and impact. Henkel Ventures actively evaluates and manages equity investments and joint development projects with startups to explore new technologies, applications, and business models in areas of strategic interest for Henkel.

Henkel Ventures has a history of strategic investments, such as its commitment to Emerald Technology Ventures' sustainable packaging innovation fund, which focuses on catalyzing sustainable low-carbon solutions in the packaging sector. This partnership provides Henkel with access to a deal flow of several hundred startups and exposure to thousands of innovative solutions, reinforcing Henkel's commitment to sustainability and innovation in packaging. Through such initiatives, Henkel Ventures continues to support the growth of startups and enhance Henkel's new business development efforts.