We are Henkel Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Henkel – the company building leading brands like Loctite, Schwarzkopf, and Persil.
At Henkel Ventures, we provide funding combined with strategic partnerships that drive innovation and unlock growth.
- Investment Stages: Early-stage up to Series B
- Fund Size: €300 million AUM
- Ticket Sizes: €0.5 to €5 million
- Global Reach: We are geographically agnostic.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
A legacy of entrepreneurship.
Henkel’s nearly 150-year legacy of market success is built on bold ideas and the vision for creating technologies to shape the future.
Our founder, Fritz Henkel, started with one vision. Four generations, an IPO, and countless transformations later, his entrepreneurial spirit remains at the core of Henkel.
Today, we continue this journey by seeking strategic partnerships and scouting for the next unicorns.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
Shaping the next 150 years through strategic investment, innovation and partnership.
We leverage pioneering technologies, strong brands, and innovative business models to create a lasting impact. With Henkel Ventures, startups gain access to:
- Capital to scale their ideas.
- Expertise to refine their strategies and technologies.
- A global network of like-minded co-investors and partners.
Our team with access to more than 3,000 Henkel R&D experts is carrying on Henkel’s legacy by turning visionary ideas into partnerships with meaningful innovations for the good of generations as well as financial success.
HOW WE WORK
Professional Investments and co-innovation for a sustainable and digital future.
Henkel Ventures invests in early-stage startups with a focus on Sustainovationand Digitalization. We collaborate closely with Henkel’s two business units Henkel Consumer Brands and Henkel Adhesive Technologies to drive co-innovation.
As a partner, Henkel Ventures empowers startups by providing financial backing and building bridges to corporate resources and expertise to accelerate their growth and impact.