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Corporate VCPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 5 SOURCES

SEB Alliance

Corporate venture arm and investment vehicle of Groupe SEB

Also known as SEB ALLIANCE SAS

Groupe SEB's corporate venture vehicle (2011, Écully), taking minority stakes of €300K–€3M in young consumer, digital, health/wellness and sustainability companies.

HEADQUARTERS
Écully, France
FOUNDED
2011
AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
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Focus

STAGES
SeedGrowth
SECTORS
Consumer & E-commerceHealthTechClimate & EnergySoftware & SaaS
GEOGRAPHY
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Overview

SEB Alliance was created by Groupe SEB in May 2011 with €30M of capital, as both a technology-watch tool and an investment structure; its first deal was a majority stake in US digital-recipe company Key Ingredient. It now takes minority stakes, from seed (€300K) to expansion (€3M), alongside other professional or institutional investors, in companies linked to Groupe SEB's innovation themes. Holdings presented by the group include Chefclub, Zebra (Angell e-bikes), Castalie, Click & Grow and IEVA Group; in January 2025 it joined KUANTOM's €5M round alongside SOCADIF.

PORTFOLIO (7)

  • KUANTOM
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2025
  • Chefclub
    Media & Entertainment
  • Zebra (Angell)
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Castalie
    Climate & Energy
  • Click & Grow
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2018
  • IEVA Group
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2020
  • Key Ingredient
    Software & SaaS · since 2011

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Frequently asked questions

SEB Alliance is a corporate venture arm based in Écully, France, founded in 2011.

Yes. SEB Alliance invests its own capital in private companies.

SEB Alliance invests at Seed and Growth stages in Consumer & E-commerce, HealthTech, Climate & Energy and Software & SaaS.

SEB Alliance's stated ticket size is €300K–€3M.

SEB Alliance's investments include KUANTOM, Chefclub, Zebra (Angell), Castalie, Click & Grow, IEVA Group and Key Ingredient.

The most recent publicly reported investment by SEB Alliance is KUANTOM (€5M round (equity and debt)), announced in Jan 2025.

SEB Alliance states that it accepts submissions.

No. SEB Alliance invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.