
Honeywell Ventures
Description
Honeywell Ventures operates as the strategic corporate venture capital arm of Honeywell, a global diversified technology and manufacturing leader. Its primary mandate is to invest in and partner with disruptive technology companies that align with Honeywell's core business units and strategic growth initiatives. The firm aims to accelerate innovation and foster growth in areas critical to Honeywell's future, leveraging the parent company's extensive industry expertise, global market reach, and established customer base.
The firm's investment focus spans technologies and business models that complement Honeywell's key segments, including Aerospace, Building Technologies, Performance Materials and Technologies, and Safety and Productivity Solutions. Key investment themes include artificial intelligence and machine learning, industrial IoT, robotics, quantum computing, cybersecurity, advanced materials, and sustainable technologies. Honeywell Ventures actively seeks companies that can enhance Honeywell's product offerings, improve operational efficiencies, or open new market opportunities.
Honeywell Ventures invests across various stages, from early-stage (Seed, Series A) to growth-stage (Series B, C, and beyond), and also strategically allocates capital to venture funds. While specific check sizes can vary based on stage and strategic fit, their typical initial investment for early-stage companies often ranges from $1 million to $10 million. For more mature, growth-stage companies, initial checks can extend up to $20 million or more, reflecting their commitment to significant strategic partnerships. Beyond capital, portfolio companies gain invaluable access to Honeywell's extensive research and development capabilities, global sales channels, and mentorship from industry experts.
The firm operates with a long-term strategic view, prioritizing partnership and mutual growth over short-term financial returns. They frequently co-invest with traditional venture capital firms, demonstrating a collaborative approach to ecosystem development. This model allows them to identify and nurture emerging technologies that can drive future growth for both Honeywell and its portfolio companies, fostering a robust innovation pipeline.
Investor Profile
Honeywell Ventures has backed more than 36 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Typical check size: $1M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (31%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series D (11%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series C (8%)
- Seed (8%)
- Corporate Round (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (72%)
- Canada (11%)
- Switzerland (6%)
- Israel (6%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Internet Of Things
- Saas
- Cyber Security
- Manufacturing
- Network Security
- Enterprise Software
- Hardware
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