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Dow Venture Capital
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Dow Venture Capital, a corporate venture arm of Dow Inc., focuses on strategic investments that align with Dow's broader goals of sustainability and innovation. Established in 1994, the unit is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, and targets a range of sectors including clean technology, advanced materials, recycling, and healthcare. Their investments often seek to advance circular economy solutions, such as their partnerships with companies like Plastogaz, which aims to simplify plastic recycling processes through advanced catalytic technology, and Mura Technology, which focuses on chemical recycling for hard-to-recycle plastics. Dow Venture Capital also collaborates with companies in the fields of renewable energy, water treatment, and sustainable agriculture, demonstrating their commitment to tackling global environmental challenges. With a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, their approach blends Dow’s extensive materials science expertise with innovative startup technologies, facilitating solutions that can scale globally. Dow's focus on recycling has led to investments that aim to close the loop on plastic waste, ensuring materials can be reused sustainably. Overall, Dow Venture Capital plays a key role in Dow’s strategic direction by supporting startups that drive growth and value, particularly in areas that complement their sustainability mission and core business sectors.
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$12.9M
Historical average check
$50.2M
Historical max check
March 2023
Last investment date
13
Investments
Biotech
Healthtech & Wellness
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Security & Privacy
Natural Resources
Pharma
Energy & Utilities
CleanTech & Sustainability
Food & Beverage
Media, Events & Entertainment
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