SEB Alliance
Corporate VCSeed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
SEB Alliance is the venture investment arm of Groupe SEB. It identifies and invests in emerging companies offering disruptive technologies and/or new business models, targeting sectors aligned with Groupe SEB's strategic innovation priorities so portfolio companies can tap the group's know-how and resources. It focuses on consumer-facing opportunities across three main domains, seeking ambitious companies led by strong teams that can become international market leaders. Beyond capital, it offers access to Groupe SEB's consumer knowledge and global development capabilities. Typical deals are minority stakes taken alongside other funds and often paired with industrial or commercial partnerships with the group.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Consumer ×2AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Deep Tech ×1FoodTech ×1IoT ×1
HQs:France×2
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsFJ Labs
Aryballe builds silicon photonics-based olfactory sensors that capture and analyze the "fingerprint" of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for odor detection and quality control.
Deep TechHardwareIoTGrenoble, FR
Co-investorsHCVCInnovacomSamsung Venture Investment Corporation
Castalie is a French company that designs and supplies eco-designed premium water fountains delivering microfiltered still, sparkling, chilled, and hot water for companies, hotels, and restaurants.
Circular EconomyCleantechHardware
Chefclub creates recipe cookbooks and kitchen utensils designed for children, along with cooking content and recipe ideas shared across its platforms.
ConsumerFoodTechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAglae VenturesKima VenturesKorelya Capital
Click & Grow makes self-watering indoor smart gardens and pre-seeded plant pods that let consumers grow herbs and vegetables at home with minimal effort.
AgTechConsumerHardware
Co-investorsIngka InvestmentsMetaplanetSpecialist VCSpring CapitalTrind Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SEB Alliance invest at?
- SEB Alliance invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does SEB Alliance focus on?
- SEB Alliance focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation.
- Who does SEB Alliance co-invest with?
- SEB Alliance most often shares deals with Aglae Ventures, FJ Labs, Kima Ventures, among 8 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelGroupe SEB au cœur de l'industrie
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Groupe SEB at the heart of the industry
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