SEB Alliance

Founded in 2011 as the corporate venture capital arm of Groupe SEB, SEB Alliance invests in disruptive technology sectors with a focus on wellness, robotics, digital apps, energy, and technology.

Stanislas de Gramont

CEO

Cathy Pianon

Executive Vice President Public Affairs and Communication and Chief of Staff of the CEO Office

Isabelle Posth

Finance Projects Director

37 past transactions

auum

Series B in 2025
auum develops a glass cleaning device designed to replace disposable cups and reduce water use in professional settings. The system cleans and dries glassware using steam treatment without chemicals, providing disinfection and enabling the use of reusable containers at work. The company offers a glass cleaning machine along with care, maintenance, and replacement services to support ongoing operation and cost savings. By promoting reusable containers and minimizing water usage and waste, auum delivers an economical, environmentally friendly solution for beverageware and related cleaning needs.

La Brigade De Buyer

Acquisition in 2025
La Brigade de Buyer is a high-end culinary equipment company that designs and produces premium baking and kitchenware products. Their offerings cater to both professional chefs and home enthusiasts, aiming to provide exceptional tools for elevated cooking experiences with precision, style, and excellence.

Kuantom

Venture Round in 2025
Kuantom revolutionizes cocktail service through ORKESTRA, a precision cocktail machine that swiftly prepares premium recipes from renowned mixologists. This innovative fusion of technology and luxury caters to hospitality professionals seeking profitable, high-quality solutions.

Sofilac

Acquisition in 2024
Sofilac is a family-owned group that designs, manufactures, and markets cooking equipment for high-end semi-professional (Lacanche brand) and professional (especially with the Charvet brand) customers.

Vulkam

Venture Round in 2023
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, specializing in the design and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam focuses on creating biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and microcomponents. Vulkam's micromechanical parts are notable for their small size and exceptional strength, offering performance comparable to established industry standards. By leveraging advanced materials science, Vulkam aims to set new benchmarks in metallurgy and metal processing, catering to the growing demand for high-performance, functional components in diverse applications.

auum

Venture Round in 2023
auum develops a glass cleaning device designed to replace disposable cups and reduce water use in professional settings. The system cleans and dries glassware using steam treatment without chemicals, providing disinfection and enabling the use of reusable containers at work. The company offers a glass cleaning machine along with care, maintenance, and replacement services to support ongoing operation and cost savings. By promoting reusable containers and minimizing water usage and waste, auum delivers an economical, environmentally friendly solution for beverageware and related cleaning needs.

Forge Adour

Acquisition in 2023
Forge Adour is a French manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and marketing of planchas and fireplace accessories. The company offers a range of gas and electric planchas, as well as outdoor kitchen products, aimed at enhancing the outdoor cooking experience for consumers. By focusing on quality and functionality, Forge Adour enables its customers to enjoy controlled and convivial cooking.

Pacojet International

Acquisition in 2023
Pacojet International specializes in the distribution of culinary appliances designed to enhance the cooking experience for chefs and culinary enthusiasts. The company offers a range of innovative products, including a professional-grade gourmet device that enables the preparation of foods rich in flavor and aroma from fresh ingredients. Its culinary systems feature an advanced locking mechanism and automatic ventilation for efficient processing. Pacojet emphasizes quality by collaborating with dedicated development and manufacturing experts, ensuring that their products and customer service meet high standards. Through these offerings, Pacojet supports chefs in their creative culinary endeavors, streamlining food preparation while maintaining the integrity of fresh ingredients.

IEVA

Venture Round in 2023
IEVA is a personalized beauty technology platform that sells jewelry, personal care, beauty, and lifestyle products. It uses IoT sensors to measure environmental factors such as pollution, UV rays, and humidity, and offers customers subscription-based customized product packages along with recommendations for environmental improvement.

Zummo

Acquisition in 2022
Zummo is a prominent company based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in the design, manufacture, and commercialization of automatic fresh fruit juice extraction machines. Its products primarily target the food service and food retail sectors. The company emphasizes a strong research and development culture, which enhances its technical capabilities and allows clients to choose machines tailored to their specific preferences and needs. Through its innovative approach, Zummo has established itself as a key player in the global market for citrus fruit extraction technologies.

Angell

Venture Round in 2021
Angell manufactures innovative electric bicycles designed to enhance urban mobility. Their flagship product is one of the lightest e-bikes on the market, featuring a smart cockpit that displays relevant information such as weather, pollution levels, battery charge, riding modes, and GPS navigation. It also includes an advanced safety system with vibrating navigation assistance, fall alert, and anti-theft alarm.

Chefclub

Series B in 2021
Chefclub is a Paris-based media company that operates a cooking channel featuring food videos for television and online platforms. Founded in 2016, it employs a multicultural team of culinary talent and curates a wide range of recipes and cooking styles from around the world. The channel broadcasts creative and recreational recipes, providing viewers with accessible content and easy alternatives through its website and social platforms.

StoreBound

Acquisition in 2020
StoreBound LLC is a product innovation company based in New York, founded in 2010. The company specializes in creating, manufacturing, and distributing innovative household appliances and useful products through collaborations with inventors and licensing partners. StoreBound focuses on understanding consumer needs and incorporates feedback to enhance its product offerings continually. In addition to product development, the company leverages strong relationships with retailers and employs an in-house creative team to ensure effective distribution to leading retailers across the globe. StoreBound is dedicated to supporting its retail partners and prioritizes customer satisfaction through exceptional customer service and marketing assistance.

Aryballe

Series B in 2020
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.

Alkemics

Series C in 2020
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform that focuses on digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data within the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The company's platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that enables seamless product data exchange between manufacturers and retailers. By streamlining the process of listing products and enhancing data quality, Alkemics addresses key challenges faced by the industry, such as matching supply and demand and improving time-to-market. Additionally, the platform supports the creation of personalized shopping experiences in both digital and physical environments. Through its solutions, Alkemics fosters more efficient and sustainable relationships between brands and retailers, ultimately enriching the overall shopper experience.

CASTALIE

Series B in 2020
Castalie SA is a French company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, established in 2011, that specializes in manufacturing water filtration systems tailored for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and businesses. The company provides a range of zero-waste solutions, including micro-filtered water, reusable glass bottles, and water fountains. Castalie's water systems offer fresh, hot, or sparkling water on demand, aiming to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. With a commitment to sustainability, Castalie has attracted over 2,000 clients, ranging from startups to renowned restaurants, by offering customizable and premium customer service alongside its innovative products.

Click & Grow

Venture Round in 2018
Click & Grow is a technology company that develops smart indoor gardening systems designed to automate plant care in homes. Its product line includes a modular desktop growing system that uses a nano-material growth medium, along with sensors, processors, and software to automatically balance oxygen, water, and nutrients for multiple plants. The lineup features Smart Herb Garden, Smart Herb Garden Refills, Smart Flowerbed and related accessories, aimed at enabling effortless, pesticide-free cultivation in urban settings. The company markets its solutions online in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Click & Grow focuses on making indoor farming simple and accessible, reducing the need for manual watering and fertilizing.

Green Rice Technology

Corporate Round in 2018
Green Rice Technology is a smart home device provider company.

Robart

Series B in 2017
Robart is an Austrian high-tech start-up established in 2009, dedicated to developing autonomous mobile robots for both consumer and industrial applications using its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AICU) technology. The company aims to democratize robotics with the vision of integrating robots into everyday life, focusing on creating low-cost solutions that empower industry leaders to innovate in the robotic product space. Robart's robots are designed to enhance user experience by detecting obstacles and navigating complex home environments, offering functionalities such as smart cleaning and mopping. By addressing current limitations in consumer robotics, Robart emphasizes precise task execution, robust functionality, and intuitive user interaction, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation intelligent robotics.

Keecker

Seed Round in 2017
Keecker SAS is a Paris-based company that has developed an innovative mobile robot designed to enhance home entertainment, communication, and security. Founded in 2012, Keecker's robot features a smart video projector capable of displaying images on various surfaces, a high-quality surround sound system, and a 360-degree camera for video conferencing and environmental monitoring. The device operates autonomously, moving throughout the home while providing users with real-time analytics on temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and other vital home metrics. Users can control the robot through a smartphone application, allowing them to interact with their home remotely, check in on security, and access entertainment options seamlessly. By integrating advanced technologies such as machine learning and AI, Keecker aims to create a comprehensive home platform that supports a variety of applications and enhances the overall living experience.

swizzzProzzz AG

Acquisition in 2017
swizzzProzzz AG manufactures mini hand choppers for chopping fruit and vegetables.

Alkemics

Series B in 2016
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform that focuses on digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data within the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The company's platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that enables seamless product data exchange between manufacturers and retailers. By streamlining the process of listing products and enhancing data quality, Alkemics addresses key challenges faced by the industry, such as matching supply and demand and improving time-to-market. Additionally, the platform supports the creation of personalized shopping experiences in both digital and physical environments. Through its solutions, Alkemics fosters more efficient and sustainable relationships between brands and retailers, ultimately enriching the overall shopper experience.

WMF

Acquisition in 2016
WMF, established in 1853, is a German manufacturer specializing in high-quality cookware and kitchen utensils. Their extensive product range includes knives, pressure cookers, and various kitchen gadgets, all "Made in Germany". Additionally, WMF operates as one of the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firms in the U.S., with a significant servicing portfolio and a leading position in originating FHA-insured multifamily and healthcare loans.

Emsa GmbH

Acquisition in 2016
Emsa GmbH, founded in 1949 and based in Emsdetten, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of a wide range of plastic products. The company's core offerings include thermo jugs and carafes, kitchen utensils, and food storage containers, alongside a variety of other items such as vacuum flasks, lunchboxes, and kids’ tableware. Emsa GmbH emphasizes innovation and quality, ensuring that its products combine functionality with appealing design. Production takes place at industrial sites in Germany, China, and Vietnam, allowing for a diverse and efficient manufacturing process. The company operates as a subsidiary of SEB SA.

Kolibree

Series A in 2016
Kolibree develops smart dental care products. Their flagship is an AI-powered electric toothbrush that engages users and offers real-time feedback, aiming to enhance oral hygiene and prevent dental issues.

SeniorAdom

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2012, SeniorAdom specializes in remote assistance technology for elderly and disabled individuals. Its innovative system automatically detects falls and unusual patterns, alerting caregivers via text or email. The solution requires no internet connection, uses embedded GSM mobile phone cards, and is easy to install and use.

OBH Nordica

Acquisition in 2015
OBH Nordica A/S is a manufacturer and distributor of kitchen, home, beauty, and wellness products primarily in the Nordic region. Established in 2001 through the merger of Ole Bødtcher-Hansen A/S and Joffe Marketing AB, the company is headquartered in Taastrup, Denmark, and operates in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and has a representative office in China. OBH Nordica's extensive product range includes kitchen appliances such as blenders, coffee makers, food processors, and various cooking utensils, as well as home products like air purifiers and ironing tools. The beauty segment features hair straighteners and dryers, while the wellness category offers footbaths and heating pads. The company places a strong emphasis on attractive design and functionality, often collaborating with renowned Nordic designers to create innovative and unique solutions.

Kolibree

Series A in 2015
Kolibree develops smart dental care products. Their flagship is an AI-powered electric toothbrush that engages users and offers real-time feedback, aiming to enhance oral hygiene and prevent dental issues.

Alkemics

Series A in 2015
Alkemics is a developer of an online marketing platform that focuses on digitizing, collecting, and sharing product data within the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The company's platform serves as a collaborative intelligence network that enables seamless product data exchange between manufacturers and retailers. By streamlining the process of listing products and enhancing data quality, Alkemics addresses key challenges faced by the industry, such as matching supply and demand and improving time-to-market. Additionally, the platform supports the creation of personalized shopping experiences in both digital and physical environments. Through its solutions, Alkemics fosters more efficient and sustainable relationships between brands and retailers, ultimately enriching the overall shopper experience.

Feeligreen

Venture Round in 2014
Feeligreen is a technology startup developing safe and effective micro-current devices for a wide range of cosmetic and therapeutic applications. With their first product, the Feeligold anti-wrinkle patch, they have demonstrated their ability to implement new technologies and deliver meaningful results. Their current developments extend the scope of their applications, targeting both the cosmetic and medical industry.

Robart

Series A in 2014
Robart is an Austrian high-tech start-up established in 2009, dedicated to developing autonomous mobile robots for both consumer and industrial applications using its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AICU) technology. The company aims to democratize robotics with the vision of integrating robots into everyday life, focusing on creating low-cost solutions that empower industry leaders to innovate in the robotic product space. Robart's robots are designed to enhance user experience by detecting obstacles and navigating complex home environments, offering functionalities such as smart cleaning and mopping. By addressing current limitations in consumer robotics, Robart emphasizes precise task execution, robust functionality, and intuitive user interaction, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation intelligent robotics.

Advanced Mem-Tech

Venture Round in 2014
Advanced Mem-Tech Ltd. specializes in the development and provision of advanced membrane technology for water treatment applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Nes Ziona, Israel, the company offers a range of high flux and low pressure membranes tailored for industrial and commercial water treatment needs. Their product line includes ultrafiltration membranes suitable for pretreatment in wastewater management and various commercial applications, as well as point-of-use systems designed for efficient bacteria and virus removal. Additionally, Advanced Mem-Tech provides solutions for reverse osmosis pretreatment, which are utilized in water purification, desalination, and waste treatment processes. The company's innovative membranes deliver effective filtration at reduced costs and lower pressures while maintaining high performance, thereby optimizing space and operational efficiency for their clients.

Key Ingredient

Acquisition in 2013
Key Ingredient specializes in digital recipe content delivery through web, mobile, and embedded platforms. With over one million user-submitted recipes and a community of over 500,000 app users, the company provides reliable and scalable recipe-centric products and services to both consumers and businesses.

Key Ingredient

Series A in 2011
Key Ingredient specializes in digital recipe content delivery through web, mobile, and embedded platforms. With over one million user-submitted recipes and a community of over 500,000 app users, the company provides reliable and scalable recipe-centric products and services to both consumers and businesses.

Vietnam Fan Joint Stock

Acquisition in 2011
Vietnam Fan Joint Stock Company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of electric fans across the Asia Pacific region. The company provides a diverse range of fan products, including box, slide, ventilating, orbit, rechargeable, tower, stand, desk, wall, ceiling, and industrial fans. With a focus on quality and innovation, Vietnam Fan Joint Stock Company aims to meet the varying needs of its customers by offering reliable and efficient solutions for air circulation.

IMUSA

Acquisition in 2011
IMUSA designs, manufactures, and markets kitchen appliances, cookware, bakeware, houseware, and plastic food containers for both residential and professional use. The company is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia.

All Clad

Acquisition in 2004
All-Clad is a cookware brand.
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