Henkel Ventures

Henkel Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Henkel, invests in early-stage startups with a focus on driving innovation and unlocking growth through strategic partnerships. They seek companies aligning with Henkel's two business units, Henkel Consumer Brands and Henkel Adhesive Technologies, to facilitate co-innovation in Sustainovation and Digitalization. Henkel Ventures aims to leverage its nearly 150-year legacy of market success, built on bold ideas and technologies, to shape the future by scouting for the next unicorns. The firm's investment strategy is centered around providing not just capital, but also expertise and a global network. They enable startups to scale their ideas, refine their strategies and technologies, and connect with like-minded co-investors and partners. By granting access to more than 3,000 Henkel R&D experts, Henkel Ventures empowers startups with corporate resources, and expertise to accelerate their growth and impact. They are committed to turning visionary ideas into partnerships with meaningful innovations for the good of generations and financial success. Henkel Ventures emphasizes professional investments and co-innovation to build a sustainable and digital future, aligning with Henkel's legacy by turning visionary ideas into partnerships and meaningful innovations. Their approach involves closely collaborating with Henkel’s business units to drive co-innovation and empower startups by bridging them to corporate resources and expertise.