Henkel Ventures

What is Henkel Ventures?

Henkel Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm of Henkel, a company known for leading brands such as Loctite, Schwarzkopf, and Persil. Based in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, this CVC specializes in investments ranging from €1,000,000 to €5,000,000, targeting stages from Early Stage to Series B.

Henkel Ventures focuses on sectors like New Engineered Materials, Smart Surfaces, Automated Manufacturing Equipment, Circular Economy, Advanced Packaging, Predictive Maintenance, Data-driven Business Models, Design and Engineering Service, 3D Printing, and Printed Electronics. Their investment thesis revolves around 'Sustainovation' and Digitalization, with the goal of shaping a sustainable and digital future.

They prioritize startups that align with the strategic interests of Henkel's consumer brand and adhesive technologies business units to drive co-innovation. Henkel Ventures does not just provide capital to scale ideas; they offer expertise to refine strategies and technologies, alongside a global network of co-investors and partners. By leveraging Henkel’s 3,000 R&D experts and corporate resources, startups receive support that extends beyond funding, fostering connections and collaborative growth.

With a foundation rooted in a nearly 150-year legacy of market success and entrepreneurship, Henkel Ventures seeks to carry on this tradition by turning visionary ideas into meaningful innovations and strategic partnerships. The initiative is designed to create lasting impact and financial success for the next generation, continuing the entrepreneurial spirit of Henkel's founder, Fritz Henkel.

What they say:

We connect startups with Henkel Adhesives' operating business to drive the development of groundbreaking technologies. Henkel's unrivaled portfolio of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings are designed to transform markets and the way you work.

What we look for: We invest in New Engineered Materials, Smart Surfaces, Automated Manufacturing Equipment, Circular Economy, Advanced Packaging, Predictive Maintenance, Circular Economy, Data-driven Business Models, Design and Engineering Service, 3D Printing, Printed Electronics

How we help: In-depth market and technology know-howAccess to Henkel’s global scale networkLong-term collaborationsConsulting by Henkel's technology experts