Henkel Ventures
Overview
Henkel Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Henkel, combining all venture activities across the company's business units. It invests globally in early-stage startups from late seed up to Series B, with a focus on Sustainability (Sustainovation) and Digitalization. Key investment areas include Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Adhesive Technologies, and Digital Commerce. The firm provides portfolio companies with funding and strategic partnership opportunities, offering access to Henkel's corporate resources and expertise. The total fund size is €300 million.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
henkel-ventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartz Inc | Jan 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Washmen | Jul 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Feelit Technologies | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Fero Labs | Feb 2020 | Seed | Lead |
| Appointedd | Nov 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Henkel Ventures based?
Henkel Ventures is headquartered in Germany.
When was Henkel Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Henkel Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Henkel Ventures have?
Henkel Ventures has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Henkel Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Smartz Inc, Washmen, Feelit Technologies, Fero Labs, Appointedd.
What was Henkel Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Henkel Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Feelit Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does Henkel Ventures focus on?
Henkel Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Henkel Ventures focus on?
Henkel Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Henkel Ventures's AUM?
Henkel Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $327.0M and $327.0M.