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Evonik Venture Capital

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Investor type

CVC

Founded

2012

AUM

$440 M

Location

Hanau, Hesse, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 14 January, 2026

Profile

Evonik Industries AG is a leading German specialty chemicals company based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Established in 2007, it has grown to become the second-largest chemicals company in Germany and one of the largest specialty chemicals producers worldwide. The company employs around 34,000 people across more than 100 countries, with 37 production sites in North America.

Evonik operates six key business units: Advanced Intermediates, Consumer Specialties, Coatings & Additives, Inorganic Materials, Health & Nutrition, and Performance Polymers. The company specializes in high-value specialty chemicals for various applications, including automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Its product offerings include intermediates, consumer products, coatings additives, and nutritional health solutions, among others. Evonik's extensive global network allows it to serve international markets effectively.

Industry

Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Transportation Energy HealthTech Chemicals Gaming

Evonik Venture Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Sustainability Tech Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Chemicals Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$150 M	June 2022

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FAQs about Evonik Venture Capital

Is Evonik Venture Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Evonik Venture Capital operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Evonik Venture Capital located?

Evonik Venture Capital is located in Hanau, Hesse, Germany.

When was Evonik Venture Capital founded?

Evonik Venture Capital was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Evonik Venture Capital invest in?

Evonik Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech, Chemicals, Gaming.

What is Evonik Venture Capital geographical focus of investments?

Evonik Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Evonik Venture Capital typically invest in?

Evonik Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Evonik Venture Capital investment?

Evonik Venture Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Evonik Venture Capital?

Evonik Venture Capital has around $440m assets under management.

When was Evonik Venture Capital last fund created?

Evonik Venture Capital last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-10

What are the contacts of Evonik Venture Capital?

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