Established in 2013, ALIAD (Air Liquide Venture Capital) focuses on taking minority stakes in innovative technology start-ups across three key sectors: energy transition, health, and digital. By leveraging Air Liquide's industrial and technological expertise, ALIAD supports the development of these start-ups, facilitating technological and business agreements between them and Air Liquide entities. Since its inception, ALIAD has invested in over 40 start-ups, committing more than €100 million globally. Notable investments include Botalys, a Belgian start-up specializing in vertical farming of rare and medicinal plants, and Flying Whales, a company developing rigid-structure airships for heavy load transport. ALIAD's investments contribute to Air Liquide's strategic plan, ADVANCE, which aims to combine growth with sustainable development.
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Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €20,000,000
When engaging ALIAD, founders should highlight how their technology can create synergies with large industrial partners and demonstrate a clear path to scalable impact within energy, health, or digital sectors. Emphasize proprietary technology, strong IP, and the potential for strategic collaboration with Air Liquide’s global operations. Show readiness for industrial validation and a willingness to co-develop solutions that align with corporate sustainability and innovation goals.
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