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3M Company
3M Company was established as a corporate entity with pension responsibilities managed under the 3M Employee Retirement Income Plan. The plan holds assets...
3M Company
3M Company was established as a corporate entity with pension responsibilities managed under the 3M Employee Retirement Income Plan. The plan holds assets valued at $14 billion. The company deploys capital through 3M Ventures into startups across aerospace, alternative energy, hardware, robotics, healthcare IT, semiconductors, cleantech and medical devices. Confirmed holdings include JetZero, Voltiris, TactoTek, GrayMatter Robotics, Moxe Health, Metalenz, Ayar Labs, EVOLOH and Eko Health. Activity spans the United States, Switzerland and Finland. The firm maintains 3M Foundation, established in 1953, which directs grants toward STEM education and environmental initiatives in the United States. 3M Company also holds industrial and commercial real estate assets including its global headquarters campus in Maplewood, Minnesota. Corporate governance centers on a board that includes lead independent director Jim Fitterling and members such as David P. Bozeman.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1902
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
St. Paul
Principals
William M. Brown
Chairman and CEO
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at 3M Company?
William M. Brown serves as Chairman and CEO. Michael F. Roman is former CEO and current Executive Advisor.
Does 3M Company participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
3M Ventures executes direct investments into startups. No fund commitments are disclosed in available records.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
3M Company generates capital from its industrial and consumer products operations as a public corporation.
Does 3M Company maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The 3M Foundation, established in 1953, manages philanthropic giving focused on education and environmental programs in the United States.
What investment stages does 3M Company typically target?
3M Ventures targets early-stage startups. Ticket sizes range from $0.5 million to $1 billion per the research record.
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