Vale Ventures
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Oman, Malaysia, Chile, Argentina, Peru
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Utilities
- Automotive
- Renewable Energy
- Logistics
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals
- Mining
- Environmental Services
- Metals
- Industrial Equipment
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2022
Vale Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Vale S.A., a leading Brazilian mining company. Established to drive innovation and sustainability within the mining industry, Vale Ventures invests in early-stage startups that develop technologies promoting sustainable mining practices and the energy transition. The initiative aligns with Vale's commitment to reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.
The investment strategy of Vale Ventures focuses on sectors such as Circular Mining, Sustainable Mining of the Future, and Metals for the Energy Transition. In Circular Mining, the firm seeks solutions for reusing mining waste and tailings, valorizing metallurgical residues, and exploring innovative applications for mine closure areas. The Sustainable Mining of the Future vertical aims to support technologies that contribute to zero fatalities, net-zero emissions, and smart mining operations. In the Metals for the Energy Transition sector, Vale Ventures invests in responsible supply chains for critical metals and technologies that support electrification and renewable energy.
Beyond financial investment, Vale Ventures offers startups access to Vale's global ecosystem, including technical experts, research centers, and industrial facilities. This support facilitates the testing, validation, and scaling of innovative technologies within real operational environments, accelerating market adoption and contributing to the sustainable transformation of the mining industry.
Requirements
- Focus on sustainable mining practices
- Alignment with Vale's strategic goals
- Technological innovation in mining and energy sectors
- Potential for scalability and integration into Vale's operations
- Commitment to environmental and social responsibility
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Portfolio Companies
- Electrified Thermal Solutions
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