Henkel Tech Ventures

Henkel Ventures, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is the corporate venture capital arm of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, established to consolidate venture activities across its three business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting Series A funding for start-ups. Henkel Ventures focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including digital technology, 3D printing, direct-to-consumer platforms, digital marketing, functional coatings, and sustainable solutions. It actively manages equity investments and joint development projects with start-ups to explore innovative technologies and business models that align with Henkel's strategic interests. The firm seeks to acquire minority stakes and also engages in fund investments, aiming to drive growth and innovation within its targeted sectors on a global scale.

Jacob Bryce

Venture Partner

17 past transactions

eeden

Series A in 2025
Eeden is a recycling technology company focused on advancing chemical textile recycling. It addresses the significant challenge of efficiently recovering cellulose and polyester from polycotton blends, utilizing a patented chemical process. This process allows for the extraction of materials that can replace virgin resources in the creation of high-quality clothing. By enabling brands to use eeden's recycled materials, the company helps them reduce their reliance on virgin resources, minimize textile waste, and comply with global environmental regulations. Eeden's innovative approach aims to promote circularity in the apparel industry, facilitating the repurposing of textile waste into new products and supporting a sustainable future for fashion.

LoveLocal (formerly m.Paani)

Series B in 2021
LoveLocal (formerly known as m.Paani) is the only app you need for all your daily needs fulfilled by your trusted local shops online. Now enjoy the convenience of online ordering, Fast home delivery, digital payments - all at a tap of a button. Shop anytime, anywhere from a vast range of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, OTC Medicines, Home and Personal Care Products, snacks, and much more. So LoveLocal!

Nourished

Venture Round in 2021
Nourished is a pioneering tech startup that specializes in personalized gummy vitamins tailored to individual health and lifestyle needs. Utilizing patented 3D printing technology, the company creates custom vitamin stacks that combine seven high-impact nutrients, superfoods, and vitamins into a single, delicious gummy. Each stack is made to order, ensuring maximum efficacy and optimal absorption for customers. Nourished prioritizes sustainability by using 100% plastic-free packaging and only premium, sugar-free, and vegan ingredients, making its products beneficial for both consumers and the environment.

Feelit

Series A in 2021
Feelit specializes in developing printed nanomaterial-based sensing solutions that enable the transformation of ordinary objects into smart devices. By applying their sensors directly onto various surfaces, Feelit's technology provides real-time structural information, including the ability to detect changes in formation, movement, and weight. This innovation integrates with beacons and cloud services, allowing manufacturers to gain valuable insights into the condition of their products. As a result, businesses can make informed managerial decisions based on accurate data regarding the state of their objects.

Daibau

Series A in 2021
DaiBau is a professional construction network that facilitates connections between various market participants, including investors and construction professionals. The company has introduced digital transformation to the construction sector by providing a communication platform that enhances transparency and accessibility. Its platform offers free online tools and a network of verified contractors, enabling users to efficiently prepare demand, manage inventory, and conduct rapid acquisitions and tender comparisons. By streamlining these processes, DaiBau helps clients save time and money on their construction projects.

cang.eco

Seed Round in 2020
cang.eco is a subscription service for healthy and sustainable products for your home and body. We identify the best products, include our community in the selection process and offer them a peace of mind model so they don't have to worry anymore if products are good for them or the environment. We also develop our own products and brands and involve our community in active challenges to improve their daily lives.

Nourished

Seed Round in 2020
Nourished is a pioneering tech startup that specializes in personalized gummy vitamins tailored to individual health and lifestyle needs. Utilizing patented 3D printing technology, the company creates custom vitamin stacks that combine seven high-impact nutrients, superfoods, and vitamins into a single, delicious gummy. Each stack is made to order, ensuring maximum efficacy and optimal absorption for customers. Nourished prioritizes sustainability by using 100% plastic-free packaging and only premium, sugar-free, and vegan ingredients, making its products beneficial for both consumers and the environment.

Fero Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Fero Labs Inc. develops an automated machine learning and artificial intelligence platform tailored for the industrial sector, enhancing data analytics for manufacturing facilities. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York with an office in Düsseldorf, the company's software adapts to evolving factory conditions, providing insights that help optimize processes, improve decision-making, and enhance overall production quality. Fero Labs combines existing data with advanced data science techniques to help clients identify the root causes of operational issues, thereby driving continuous process improvement. By predicting material quality and machine failures, Fero Labs enables companies to increase energy efficiency, reduce production costs, and boost productivity across various industries, including automotive, steel, oil and gas, chemicals, and utilities.

LoveLocal (formerly m.Paani)

Series A in 2019
LoveLocal (formerly known as m.Paani) is the only app you need for all your daily needs fulfilled by your trusted local shops online. Now enjoy the convenience of online ordering, Fast home delivery, digital payments - all at a tap of a button. Shop anytime, anywhere from a vast range of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, OTC Medicines, Home and Personal Care Products, snacks, and much more. So LoveLocal!

Truman's

Seed Round in 2019
Truman's Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of non-toxic cleaning products based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, including Everything and the Kitchen Sink, Floors Truly, More Shower to You, and The Glass is Always Cleaner. Truman's aims to reduce plastic waste and shipping emissions by providing concentrate-filled cartridges that customers mix with water in reusable bottles. This innovative approach addresses the need for effective cleaning while minimizing environmental impact. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform, emphasizing convenience and sustainability in household cleaning.

Bepretty

Seed Round in 2019
Bepretty is an online marketplace based in Santiago, Chile, that facilitates the search, discovery, and booking of beauty appointments for women. Launched in April 2015, the platform serves as a comprehensive urban beauty guide, showcasing exclusive beauty, health, and wellness treatment centers. By offering tools for users to compare services and book appointments, Bepretty enhances the customer experience while also enabling beauty professionals to promote and manage their businesses online, thereby facilitating their growth in the digital landscape.

Dobbi

Seed Round in 2018
Dobbi is a provider of digital laundry delivery services based in the Netherlands. The company specializes in on-demand dry cleaning and laundry services, ensuring that customers receive their cleaned clothes within 48 hours. By leveraging technology, Dobbi streamlines the laundry process, making it convenient for users to manage their laundry needs from anywhere.

ZipJet

Series B in 2018
Zipjet GmbH is an online laundry and dry cleaning service headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a range of services including wash and fold, ironing, luxury dry cleaning, and specialized options for Airbnb hosts and restaurants. Zipjet allows users to conveniently order laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery, providing an efficient solution for managing their laundry needs. As of September 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Jonny Fresh GmbH, reinforcing its position in the on-demand laundry market.

Copprint

Venture Round in 2017
Copprint specializes in the manufacturing of Nano Copper Ink, a self-sintering conductive ink designed for a broad spectrum of printed electronics. This innovative ink is compatible with standard printing technologies and features rapid sintering in just two seconds through conventional heating methods. With a bulk conductivity of 50%, Copprint's Nano Copper Ink offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional silver inks, significantly reducing production costs. The ink can be utilized in various applications, including printed circuit boards, RFID tags on paper, touch panel bezel contacts, printed antennas, heaters, defoggers, and even fabrics. Additionally, it supports 3D printing of conductive patterns and can be employed in photovoltaics, wearables, and smart clothing, making it a versatile solution for modern electronic manufacturing needs.

DropWise Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
DropWise Technologies Corp. specializes in manufacturing advanced coating materials aimed at reducing carbon emissions in power plants and enhancing the efficiency of thermal systems. The company utilizes a unique vapor-based deposition process, developed in collaboration with leading MIT labs, to create ultra-thin, durable coatings that effectively address fouling and corrosion in heat exchange equipment. These coatings are significantly thinner than conventional options, allowing for improved heat transfer and reducing the need for excessive coolant water. DropWise's technology is applicable across various sectors, including power generation, desalination, HVAC/R, and chemical refining. By chemically grafting coatings to surfaces with precision, DropWise enhances the performance of critical components such as heat exchangers, ultimately enabling operators to maintain higher efficiency and durability while minimizing operational costs. Established in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, DropWise Technologies is poised to transform traditional coating solutions and access markets previously deemed unattainable.

DropWise Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
DropWise Technologies Corp. specializes in manufacturing advanced coating materials aimed at reducing carbon emissions in power plants and enhancing the efficiency of thermal systems. The company utilizes a unique vapor-based deposition process, developed in collaboration with leading MIT labs, to create ultra-thin, durable coatings that effectively address fouling and corrosion in heat exchange equipment. These coatings are significantly thinner than conventional options, allowing for improved heat transfer and reducing the need for excessive coolant water. DropWise's technology is applicable across various sectors, including power generation, desalination, HVAC/R, and chemical refining. By chemically grafting coatings to surfaces with precision, DropWise enhances the performance of critical components such as heat exchangers, ultimately enabling operators to maintain higher efficiency and durability while minimizing operational costs. Established in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, DropWise Technologies is poised to transform traditional coating solutions and access markets previously deemed unattainable.

DropWise Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
DropWise Technologies Corp. specializes in manufacturing advanced coating materials aimed at reducing carbon emissions in power plants and enhancing the efficiency of thermal systems. The company utilizes a unique vapor-based deposition process, developed in collaboration with leading MIT labs, to create ultra-thin, durable coatings that effectively address fouling and corrosion in heat exchange equipment. These coatings are significantly thinner than conventional options, allowing for improved heat transfer and reducing the need for excessive coolant water. DropWise's technology is applicable across various sectors, including power generation, desalination, HVAC/R, and chemical refining. By chemically grafting coatings to surfaces with precision, DropWise enhances the performance of critical components such as heat exchangers, ultimately enabling operators to maintain higher efficiency and durability while minimizing operational costs. Established in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, DropWise Technologies is poised to transform traditional coating solutions and access markets previously deemed unattainable.
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