M Ventures Overview
M Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital fund of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, focusing on investments in biotechnology and technology sectors. Established in 2009 with a fund allocation of €600 million, M Ventures has made over 100 investments. The firm targets areas such as healthcare drug development, life science tools, electronics, and frontier technology & sustainability. M Ventures actively collaborates with entrepreneurs and co-investors to translate innovative ideas into commercial success.
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M Ventures
Investment focus
Product type
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Materials
- Drugs / Pharma
Industries / verticals
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
- Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
- Materials Science
- MedTech & Devices
- PharmaTech
- Waste Management / Recycling
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
Contact information
Principal
Ilja Aizenberg
Fellow
Bart Boersma
Associate
Tobias Egle
Business Development Manager, Israel
Robert Even
Investment Director
Daniel Franke
How to approach funds like M Ventures
When approaching M Ventures, founders should highlight how their technology or solution can create transformative impact within the healthcare, life sciences, or deep tech ecosystems. Emphasize a clear path to scientific or technical validation, and be prepared to discuss how your innovation could scale with strategic support from a global industry leader. Demonstrating a collaborative mindset and openness to co-development or partnership opportunities will resonate, as M Ventures values active engagement with its portfolio.
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