Solvay Ventures

Corporate VC Belgium ·Founded 2005

Overview

Solvay Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Solvay, a Belgian chemical company established in 1863. Operating since 2005, Solvay Ventures manages a global evergreen fund, investing in breakthrough technologies in advanced materials and formulations. The fund targets early-stage investment opportunities, focusing on startups addressing better use of resources, energy transition, health & well-being, and digitalization. Beyond capital, Solvay Ventures leverages Solvay's resources to accelerate technology and market adoption. The investment strategy of Solvay Ventures encompasses various sectors, including advanced materials, biotechnology, energy transition, and digitalization. The fund has engaged in partnerships with entities like the Genesis Consortium and SOSV’s IndieBio to support startups in agritech, food, bio-based materials, and personal care sectors. Additionally, Solvay Ventures has collaborated with Chinese venture capital fund Longwater Investment to strengthen its position in advanced materials and chemistry-related technologies in China. Solvay Ventures has a track record of investing in innovative companies such as DMC Biotechnologies, which focuses on bio-based innovation, and Noble.AI, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence tools for enterprise R&D. These investments align with Solvay Ventures' commitment to sustainable solutions and technological advancement in the chemical industry.

Investment Focus

  • Startups addressing better use of resources
  • Energy transition
  • Health & well-being
  • Digitalization

Portfolio Companies

DMC BiotechnologiesNoble.AI

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Frequently asked questions about Solvay Ventures

What sectors does Solvay Ventures invest in?

Solvay Ventures invests in Consumer Goods, Automotive, Aerospace, AgriTech, Biotechnology and Electronics, and is based in Belgium. Solvay Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Solvay Ventures invest at?

Solvay Ventures backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 20M.

Which regions does Solvay Ventures invest in?

Solvay Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore and China.

What companies has Solvay Ventures invested in?

Solvay Ventures's portfolio includes DMC Biotechnologies and Noble.AI.

How do I contact Solvay Ventures?

Solvay Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.

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