3M New Ventures

Corporate VC Minnesota, United States ·Founded 2006

Overview

3M New Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of 3M, established to strengthen the company's position at the forefront of global innovation. It focuses on identifying and investing in disruptive, early-stage technologies, services, and business models that are strategically relevant to 3M's long-term objectives. By complementing 3M's holistic innovation strategy, 3M New Ventures seeks to integrate new-to-3M innovations that align with the company's vision and market needs. The venture arm targets high-growth markets, emphasizing sectors such as electronics and advanced materials, energy and clean technology, life sciences and healthcare, and manufacturing and industrial domains. It aims to create strategic synergies between 3M and its portfolio companies, fostering collaboration that drives mutual growth and innovation. Through minority investments in start-up companies, 3M New Ventures not only seeks financial returns but also aims to enhance 3M's technological capabilities and market presence. This approach enables 3M to access cutting-edge platform technologies and outstanding entrepreneurs, thereby reinforcing its commitment to innovation and leadership in various industries.

Investment Focus

  • Disruptive, early-stage innovations
  • Strategic relevance to 3M's long-term objectives
  • Alignment with 3M's vision and market needs

Portfolio Companies

Brontes Technologies

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Frequently asked questions about 3M New Ventures

What sectors does 3M New Ventures invest in?

3M New Ventures invests in Energy & Clean Tech, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Manufacturing & Industrial and Electronics & Advanced Materials, and is based in Minnesota, United States. 3M New Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does 3M New Ventures invest at?

3M New Ventures backs companies at Early Stage and Growth.

Which regions does 3M New Ventures invest in?

3M New Ventures invests across United States.

What companies has 3M New Ventures invested in?

3M New Ventures's portfolio includes Brontes Technologies.

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