3M Ventures

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

St. Paul, United States

Countries of investment

USA
Germany
Japan
South Korea
Brazil
China

Investment stages

Seed
Series A
Series B
Growth

Industries

Innovation
Sustainability
Advanced Materials
Health Tech
Manufacturing
Industrial Tech
AI
Digital Health

About
3M Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of 3M, invests in transformative technologies that have the potential to revolutionize industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods. With a focus on sustainability, advanced materials, and digital health, 3M Ventures seeks to partner with entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions that address complex global challenges. By leveraging 3M’s vast resources, expertise, and global market access, the firm helps startups scale and bring their breakthrough innovations to market.

Min check size: $500K
Max check size: $5M
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Investment Thesis

3M Ventures backs startups developing solutions that improve life through science and technology. It focuses on industrial, healthcare, and consumer innovation with sustainability at the core. The firm supports deep tech ventures addressing global challenges. Its investments bridge material science, manufacturing, and digital advancement.

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Manager's Experience

3M Ventures' team has over 20 years of experience in R&D and corporate innovation, with expertise in areas like healthcare, materials science, and industrial solutions. The team’s members have previously held leadership roles in science, technology, and business development.