Holcim MAQER Ventures

Holcim MAQER Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Holcim, a global leader in building materials. Their primary focus is on partnering with and investing in startups that are driving innovation in the construction industry, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. They aim to reinvent how the world builds by connecting startups with the resources and expertise of the Holcim Group. They employ a multi-pronged approach encompassing Venture Capital, Venture Clienting, and an Accelerator Program to engage with startups at various stages and tailor the partnership to the startup's needs and Holcim's strategic priorities. Their Venture Capital strategy involves early-stage investments in companies that align with Holcim's strategic interests, offering them not only financial support but also market access, technical expertise, and an extensive network. This approach goes beyond a traditional financial investment to foster a deeper partnership. They aim to identify and support founders who are working to address critical challenges in the built environment, such as reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and transforming building materials and technologies. The Venture Clienting program enables startups to validate their solutions within the Holcim business under real-life conditions, gaining valuable feedback from technical and market experts. This program involves Holcim becoming an early customer of the startup, purchasing their solutions even at the prototype stage and applying them in operational settings. Successful pilot projects can lead to longer-term client relationships, VC investment, M&A, or co-development. Their Accelerator Program is a 6-month, equity-free program designed to foster innovation in the construction space. Startups participating in the program receive access to technical and market expertise from Holcim and its corporate partners, as well as mentoring from top managers and opportunities to co-create impact through pilot projects with Holcim's country operations. The program focuses on areas such as circularity, carbon-efficient construction, and digital design.

Sustainable Building, Efficient Building, Transformative Building, ConstructionTech, circularity, carbon efficient construction, digital design, performance monitoring, real time quality control, construction waste, CO2 neutrality

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