Venture Clienting
Our vision
Accelerating Holcim’s Green Growth by becoming an early customer of leading startups.
How it works
Validate
Prove your solution within the Holcim business under real life circumstances. Receive valuable feedback from technical and market experts and build evidence for further growth.
Partner
Access to the construction industry through a partnership of equals. We help you acquire real business while Holcim profits from the innovation of your solution.
Scale
A $30bn market leader in building materials, sell your solution to the more than 60 Holcim businesses worldwide.
We build the way for you to get there.
What’s in it for
you as a startup
Gain Holcim as a reference client for your company. Receive real life work and the ability to grow your business within the Holcim Group – technical and market feedback included!
FAQ
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What is Venture Clienting?
A model where corporations leverage startup innovation by becoming customers of a startup.
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Do you also invest in startups?
Yes, we invest in startups with whom we have built a strategic relationship through venture clienting. See more on our venture capital page.
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Do startups receive payment or funding?
You get a purchase order. As a Venture Client, Holcim purchases a startup’s solution, even if it is still a prototype or not certified or scalable. We first purchase a few units of the startup technology and apply it in a real operational setting and use case.
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When and how can I join?
You can get in touch with us anytime if you think your solution can make a difference at Holcim. Just reach out to us directly.
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What happens during the partnership?
You prove your solution in our business under real circumstances in a 3-6 month pilot project.
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What happens after the Holcim MAQER program?
If the pilot project was successful, there are multiple ways to build on the partnership. Normally, we become a longer-term client but also offer options like VC investment, M&A or co-development.
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What startups is Holcim looking for and what are the must-haves to partner?
We are looking for startups with finished and working products that we can directly apply in our business. You should have initial VC funding. You can find our strategic investment focus on the Venture Capital page.