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Vanilla Steel

Founded 2020 · 17 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

Vanilla Steel operates an AI-supported trading service for buying and selling carbon steel products, acting as the direct counterparty and managing offers, financing, and logistics for sellers and buyers. It serves steel suppliers, service centers, and buyers across Europe, sourcing material from 500+ European suppliers.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Vanilla Steel was founded in 2020 by Alexis Ducros.

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Alexis DucrosinChairman & co-Founder2024–2025

Investors · 3

MSMLisbon
Polipo VenturesSydney
SeedcampLondon · $378K – $1.1M

In the news

German marketplace Vanilla Steel receives funding from EU - EUROMETALeurometal.net · Aug 2024Vanilla Steel receives 7-figure funding from the EU for AI project - EUROMETALeurometal.net · Jul 2024Industrial materials marketplace Vanilla Steel raises $4 million - Tech.eutech.eu · Jul 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Vanilla Steel do?
Vanilla Steel operates an AI-supported trading service for buying and selling carbon steel products, acting as the direct counterparty and managing offers, financing, and logistics for sellers and buyers. It serves steel suppliers, service centers, and buyers across Europe, sourcing material from 500+ European suppliers.
Who founded Vanilla Steel?
Vanilla Steel was founded by Alexis Ducros in 2020.
Who are Vanilla Steel's investors?
Vanilla Steel's investors include MSM, Polipo Ventures, Seedcamp.