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Supporting solutions that drive transformation

We invest in innovative ideas to deliver impactful solutions in our markets and beyond

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MANN+HUMMEL Ventures invests in startups driving innovation in filtration, sustainability, and industrial efficiency. Our commitment to financing and partnering with early-stage startups who share our ambitions and who are solving real customer problems has helped us accelerate towards our vision of a cleaner planet while simultaneously making a positive impact on the world around us.

Regardless of the sector, we are dedicated to supporting strategic partners with promising solutions through our financial and technical resources, industry expertise, customer channels, and high-quality products.

Our impact:

14

investments

15

proofs of concept every year

200

startup engagements every year

About us

We are dedicated to supporting strategic partners with promising solutions through our financial and technical resources, industry expertise, customer channels, and high-quality products. Our focus is on supporting groundbreaking solutions that drive transformation in our markets and beyond - regardless of sector.

We provide more than funding – we offer: 
 
  • Industry expertise
  • Global network access
  • Hands-on collaboration

Investment criteria

What we look for:

Strong technological differentiation

Market traction and scalability

Strategic fit with MANN+HUMMEL

Our innovation themes

We work with early- to growth-stage startups to develop the best solutions for a cleaner world

Woman in front of nice skyline

Cleaner Air

Cleaner Water

Cleaner Water

Cleaner World

Our portfolio

Investing for a cleaner future

Discover our existing portfolio of dynamic companies changing the future across the globe:

Spiffy

Spiffy offers an exciting new concept for on-demand car washes, oil changes, and other services wherever the customer is located.

Kaiterra

Kaiterra specializes in the development of networked AQM devices for monitoring, mapping, and improving air quality.

Via Separations

Via Separations reduces energy consumption in industrial processes, paving the way for a more sustainable, resource-efficient future. 

In-house startups at MANN+HUMMEL

MANN+HUMMEL not only invests in and partners with external startups, but we also cultivate a dynamic startup mentality internally by creating internal ventures which benefit from our decades of experience and the capabilities of a medium-sized company operating at a global level.

STREAMETRIC

STREAMETRIC is already changing the future of water technology through predictive maintenance and monitoring tools.

Venture Clienting at MANN+HUMMEL

At MANN+HUMMEL, we bridge the gap between innovative startups and real-world industrial applications through our Venture Clienting unit. By acting as an early adopter, we provide startups with the opportunity to validate their solutions within our global operations while gaining access to industry expertise, technical resources, and a pathway to scale. This enables us to accelerate innovation and ensure that transformative technologies seamlessly integrate into our business and create measurable impact.

Meet the MANN+HUMMEL Ventures Team

Christine Tandon

Director Corporate Ventures

Annette Luzius

Principal, Strategic Partnerships

Jared Dobbertin

Principal, Investments

Interested in partnering with us?

MANN+HUMMEL Ventures invests in a better future for everyone. Join us!

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