3M New Ventures

3M New Ventures seeks game changing opportunities, cutting-edge platform technologies, outstanding entrepreneurs and strong intellectual property positions in high-growth markets that are strategically important to 3M. With minority investments in start-up companies, 3M New Ventures creates not only financial value but most importantly strategic synergies between 3M and the venture. As a part of 3M corporate, 3M New Ventures is headquartered in Munich, Germany and managed by its President Stefan Gabriel. All investment decisions are made by the New Venture Board, a committee of 3M C-level executives and other senior decision makers. 3M New Ventures' global operations cover the major hotspots for innovation in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Americas, and Asia Pacific (APAC) like the USA, Brazil, Western Europe, Israel, Singapore, China and Taiwan. Since its start in 2008, 3M New Ventures has successfully completed over 20 transactions that are covering each of the strategic focus areas.