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3M New Ventures

North America, Minnesota, United States, Saint Paul

Description

3M New Ventures invests in disruptive, early-stage innovations and is a venture capital firm.

Investor Profile

3M New Ventures has made 25 investments, with 4 in the past 12 months and 12% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (24%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series C (20%)
  • Seed (12%)
  • Series D (12%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series E (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (80%)
  • Finland (8%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Software
  • Semiconductor
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Robotics
  • Construction
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does 3M New Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Safeguard Scientifics
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Radnor
Co-Investments: 4
Revolution
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
Calibrate Ventures
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 3
Detroit Venture Partners
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Co-Investments: 3
OCA Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Bow Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
B Capital
North America, California, United States, Manhattan Beach
Co-Investments: 3
Swift Ventures
North America, California, United States, Lafayette
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does 3M New Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by 3M New Ventures?

Voltiris

Epalinges, Vaud, Switzerland

Voltiris is a green tech company that offers sustainable green energy solutions for greenhouses and farmers.

GreenTechRenewable EnergySemiconductor
SeedJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,296,949
Ayar Labs

San Jose, California, United States

Ayar Labs develops optical I/O solutions for large-scale AI workloads to accelerate data movement within AI systems.

ComputerHardwareInformation TechnologySemiconductor
Series DDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $155,000,000
TactoTek

Oulu, Oulu, Finland

TactoTek develops and licenses in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology, enabling the creation of interactive and smart products.

3D TechnologyAutomotiveElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Series UnknownNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
GrayMatter Robotics

Gardena, California, United States

GrayMatter Robotics provides AI-powered robotic solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for high-mix manufacturers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Series BJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Svante

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider specializing in the development and manufacturing of novel solid sorbents.

Carbon CaptureClean EnergyCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy
Series EDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $318,000,000
Metalenz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Metalenz designs and sells metasurface optics for sensing in consumer electronics and automotive markets.

3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSensor
Series BOct 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Flair

Berkeley, California, United States

Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling.

Energy ManagementEnergy StorageInternet of Things
Series ASep 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,600,000
GrayMatter Robotics

Gardena, California, United States

GrayMatter Robotics provides AI-powered robotic solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for high-mix manufacturers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Series AAug 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Moxe Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Moxe Health streamlines the bi-directional exchange of clinical data between health plans and provider systems.

Health CareHospitalMedicalWellness
Series BJun 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Cellink

San Carlos, California, United States

CelLink develops a flexible conductive backplane for solar, LED, and battery industries.

ElectronicsEnergyHardwareSolar
Series DFeb 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $250,000,000