Contact Share PORTFOLIO OUR STORIES TEAM LET'S GET IN TOUCH COLLABORATE TO INNOVATE We connect startups with Henkel's operating business to drive the development of groundbreaking technologies. WHAT WE ARE CONVINCED OF We believe that the best solutions are created when disruptive ideas meet the right resources. As Henkel's corporate venture capital arm, we offer access to a vast network spanning all areas of the manufacturing industry. Individually, we find out what support is needed to help startups grow in the best possible way with us. WHAT WE INVEST IN Scalable Technology Platforms Novel and scalable engineered formulated technologies with unique benefits resolving a significant industry issue. New Engineered Materials, Smart Surfaces, Automated Manufacturing Equipment, Circular Economy, Advanced Packaging New Business Models New digital business models based on data from our operating businesses. Predictive Maintenance, Circular Economy, Data-driven Business Models, Design and Engineering Service Internal Henkel Incubators Supporting Henkel in building innovation ecosystems for its business units. Covering new materials, processes, services and business models. 3D Printing, Printed Electronic WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Companies in all growth phases Ownership of up to 20 percent WHAT WE OFFER First investments of up to 5 million euros In-depth market and technology know-how Access to Henkel’s global scale network Long-term collaborations Mentoring by Henkel's top management Consulting by Henkels technology experts WHAT'S NEW Aug 11, 2021 Press Release Henkel invests in material science focused fund in China Henkel Adhesive Technologies further strengthens its corporate venture capital activities by investing in the third fund of Richland Capital (Richland Capital Fund III), Beijing, China. Richland Capital is a leading investment firm for emerging technology in China, focusing on investments in advanced materials, high-end manufacturing equipment and digital technologies as well as digital business models. As limited partner of the fund Henkel will strengthen its access to the fast-growing start-up-scene in China which has become a global hotspot for material science in recent years. Learn more Jun 24, 2021 Press Release Henkel invests in technology start-up ioTech Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for innovative electronics solutions by investing in ioTech, a UK-based start-up with an R&D footprint in Israel. ioTech has developed a disruptive Continuous Laser Assisted Deposition (C.L.A.D.) technology that enables the further miniaturization of a variety of applications in the electronics industry. With the investment, Henkel aims to drive synergies between its customer demands and its material solutions, laser jetted with ioTech´s disruptive technology. Learn more Jan 7, 2021 Press Release Henkel invests in technology start-up Feelit Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions by investing in Feelit, Haifa, Israel. The start-up has developed a unique sensor technology for predictive maintenance for various applications in manufacturing. With the investment Henkel aims to further expand its leading MRO portfolio for its broad customer base in industrial markets. Learn more Oct 16, 2019 Press Release Henkel invests in recycling startup Saperatec Henkel is reinforcing its commitment for the development of a circular economy by investing in the recycling specialist Saperatec. The startup company has developed an innovative, patented technology that among others allows the separation and recycling of flexible packaging that contains aluminum foil. Learn more Sep 12, 2019 Press Release Henkel invests in US cleaning products start-up Truman’s Henkel is further expanding its expertise in innovative and sustainable household products while at the same time gaining insights in a promising direct-to-consumer business model: Henkel under the umbrella of Henkel Ventures is investing in the US cleaning products start-up Truman’s, based in Louisville, Kentucky, which offers cleaners that utilize refillable bottles and concentrate cartridges to reduce plastic. Learn more Aug 22, 2019 Press Release Henkel invests in the start-ups youtiful and Purish Henkel further strengthens its expertise in digital go-to-market models by investing in the two Beauty Care start-ups youtiful and Purish. The investments under the umbrella of Henkel Ventures are a perfect fit in line with the company’s strategic priority to accelerate digitalization and will help Henkel gain valuable insights into key beauty trends and new digital business models. Learn more Jan 29, 2019 Press Release Henkel invests into Partech global seed fund Henkel takes another step in expanding its venture capital activities combined under the umbrella of Henkel Ventures: The company committed to invest into the Partech Entrepreneur Fund III managed by Partech. Through partnering with the fund, Henkel’s consumer businesses – Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care – will gain further insights into new digital technologies, services and applications. Learn more Jan 8, 2019 Press Release Henkel invests into specialist circular economy fund Supporting Henkel’s progress in sustainability, the company closed the investment into Circularity European Growth Fund I LP, an impact fund managed by Circularity Capital. With the investment of 5 million pounds, Henkel is taking another step in expanding the company’s venture capital activities while further promoting a circular economy. Learn more LET'S COLLABORATE TO INNOVATE. TELL US ABOUT YOUR IDEA. Sitemap Contact Imprint Terms of use Data Protection Statement Cookies Join us on Twitter Join us on Facebook Join us on LinkedIn Join us on Instagram Join us on Youtube © 2021 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA