ALIAD, the venture capital arm of the Air Liquide Group, strengthens its position in future industries with four new equity investments in technology start-ups over the last six months: Carmat, Inpria, Poly-Shape, and Solidia Technologies. ALIAD has made 25 investments since its creation in 2013 for a total commitment of over 60 million euros.

The investment strategy of ALIAD targets sectors linked to the energy transition, healthcare, and high tech. ALIAD is carving out positions in future technologies by supporting start-ups in their development through the implementation of R&D and/or business agreements between these start-ups and Air Liquide.

François Darchis, Senior Vice-President of the Air Liquide group, said "ALIAD supports the development of innovative start-ups with complementary technologies to those of the Group. Air Liquide brings its industrial and technological experience and its global customer base. These partnerships are fully in line with the Group's strategy of accelerating innovation by leveraging ecosystems."