Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Global
TypeCVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Advanced MaterialsClimate TechMedtechAerospaceSemiconductorsEnergy TechMobilityBuilt EnvironmentAdvanced Manufacturing
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeCVC
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
3M Ventures is the CVC arm of the industrial conglomerate, founded in 2006. The investment focus maps directly to 3M's core competencies: automotive electrification, safety, climate tech, sustainable packaging, industrial automation, and semiconductor/data center infrastructure. Check sizes typically run $10-50M, with 2-6 investment rounds annually.
The deep tech relevance centers on material sci...
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