Shell Ventures Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Venture Capital

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 32

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 186

  • Portfolio
  • 77

  • Exits
  • 51

Exits

Shell Ventures General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1996, Shell Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Shell based in London, United Kingdom. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the technology, digital, power, fuels, renewable energy, resources, clean technology, and mobility sectors.

Business Details

Formerly Known As
Shell Technology Ventures
Year Founded
1996
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
Primary Investor Type
Corporate Venture Capital
Other Investor Types
Fund of Funds
PE/Buyout
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • London SE1 7NA
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

Shell Ventures Investments (186)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
ALT Mobility 27-Nov-2024 Early Stage VC Road Generating Revenue
EarthOptics 19-Nov-2024 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Hydrogen Mem-Tech 22-Oct-2024 Other Commercial Products Generating Revenue
Mantel 26-Aug-2024 Other Materials Generating Revenue
Sunswap 26-Aug-2024 Alternative Energy Equipment Generating Revenue
Zap Energy 30-Jul-2024 Alternative Energy Equipment Generating Revenue
Fresh Bus 18-Jul-2024 Road Generating Revenue
Cartken 03-Jul-2024 Other Hardware Generating Revenue
MIRICO 12-Jun-2024 Seed Round Electronic Equipment and Instruments Generating Revenue
Strohm 11-Jun-2024 PE Growth/Expansion Industrial Supplies and Parts Generating Revenue
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Shell Ventures Exits (51)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Connected Freight 06-Oct-2024 Bankruptcy: Liquidation
Heaten 30-Sep-2024
Xcharge 10-Sep-2024
Surge Ventures 01-Jan-2024
Humn.ai 11-Dec-2023
InstaFreight (Logistics) 01-Dec-2023
WellDog 01-Oct-2023
Tuhu 26-Sep-2023
Bluware 25-Sep-2023 Merger/Acquisition
WhoCanFixMyCar 10-May-2023 Merger/Acquisition
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Shell Ventures FAQs

  • What is Shell Ventures?

    Founded in 1996, Shell Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Shell based in London, United Kingdom.

  • When was Shell Ventures founded?

    Shell Ventures was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Shell Ventures headquartered?

    Shell Ventures is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • How many investments has Shell Ventures made?

    Shell Ventures has made 186 investments.

  • What has Shell Ventures invested in?

    Shell Ventures has made numerous investments in companies like ALT Mobility, EarthOptics, and Hydrogen Mem-Tech within the Road, Business/Productivity Software, and Commercial Products industries.

  • What has Shell Ventures invested in recently?

    Shell Ventures's latest investment was on 27-Nov-2024 in ALT Mobility, a company within the Road industry.

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