Dow Venture Capital
Overview
Dow Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Dow Inc., founded in 1994. It focuses on pursuing strategic investments in innovative start-up companies globally that align with Dow's broader goals and can accelerate its business growth. Key investment sectors include sustainability, clean technology, advanced materials, recycling, healthcare, renewable energy, and water treatment. The firm invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies, providing capital, technology, and access to Dow's global network and materials science expertise. The investment in Plastogaz, a company with advanced recycling technology, is a noted example of its strategic focus.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
corporate.dow.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymbet Corporation | Nov 2004 | Series B | Co-investor |
| WaterHealth International | Jan 2009 | Series D | Lead |
| Aloxy | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| Plastogaz | Mar 2022 | Strategic | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Dow Venture Capital based?
Dow Venture Capital is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, United States.
When was Dow Venture Capital founded?
Founding year information for Dow Venture Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Dow Venture Capital have?
Dow Venture Capital has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Dow Venture Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cymbet Corporation, WaterHealth International, Aloxy, Plastogaz.
What was Dow Venture Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Dow Venture Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Aloxy in 2025.
What sectors does Dow Venture Capital focus on?
Dow Venture Capital focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Dow Venture Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Dow Venture Capital is not publicly available.