Solvay Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Solvay Group, the global advanced materials and specialty chemicals leader. Operating from Brussels with a $100 million evergreen fund, Solvay Ventures invests €500K–€3M in Series A and Series B companies that align with Solvay's strategic innovation areas.
The firm focuses on startups driving breakthrough technologies in advanced materials, battery technology, circularity, space tech, health tech, climate tech, manufacturing, and transportation. As an evergreen fund, Solvay Ventures has no fixed timeline pressure, allowing patient, strategic investments that align long-term with both startup growth and Solvay's industrial expertise.
Portfolio companies include Kumovis (3D printing for medical devices), Tau Group (specialty chemicals), and 9T Labs (automated composite manufacturing). Startups benefit from Solvay's global R&D network, manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships, and deep domain expertise in chemistry and materials science — a powerful combination of corporate resources and venture capital flexibility.
Brussels, Belgium
"We invest in breakthrough technologies advancing materials science, sustainability, and industrial innovation — connecting startups with Solvay Group's global network."
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