Award winner - Summit | CVC of the Year: Henkel Ventures (represented by Marc Thom)

<p>A corporate investor should offer more than capital. The strongest CVCs connect startups with corporate expertise, industrial capabilities and valuable networks.</p><p>That is the approach of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-thom-0a258a94/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Marc Thom</a>, Head of <a href="https://www.henkel-ventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Henkel Ventures</a>, who accepted the Corporate Venture Capital of the Year award at the EUVC Summit &amp; Awards Show.</p><p>The award recognises Europe’s leading CVC arm based on investment activity, innovation, impact and contribution to the ecosystem.</p><p>Henkel Ventures focuses on investments where Henkel’s business units, technical expertise and wider network can create strategic value.</p><p>On stage, Marc shared how CVCs can use their parent companies’ capabilities to support startups in practical ways.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>What founders should expect from a strategic investor</li><li>Why CVC is a marathon, not a sprint</li><li>How Henkel Ventures aligns strategy and partnerships</li><li>Where European corporates still hold an advantage</li></ul><p>The EUVC Summit &amp; Awards Show returns in April 2027. Secure your spot <a href="https://members.eu.vc/c/open-events/euvc-summit-awards-show-2027" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p>