CMPC Ventures

CMPC Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of CMPC, a global company with over a century of history in the pulp, paper, and wood products industries. The firm is dedicated to accelerating the development and incorporation of new technologies and products that align with CMPC's vision for a more circular and sustainable future. Its investment focus spans several strategic verticals, including forest productivity and management, value-added technologies derived from side streams, innovations to enhance core competitiveness, new products developed from Kraft pulp, and advanced bioproducts and wood-based solutions.

Founded in 2020, CMPC Ventures was established as an integral part of CMPC's long-term growth strategy. The firm operates with a futuristic and disruptive vision, aiming to catalyze the creation of new sustainable businesses that will contribute to CMPC's evolution over the medium and long term. This initiative underscores CMPC's commitment to innovation and collaboration within the global ecosystem to address future challenges and opportunities in renewable resources.

The firm's portfolio showcases a range of innovative companies, including Rubi, Modvion, Strong By Form, Pulpex, Nordic Bioproducts Group, Boxia, and Woamy. Notable investments highlight CMPC Ventures' commitment to sustainable solutions, such as its support for Rubi Laboratories, which focuses on sustainable textiles, and Modvion, a Swedish company developing wooden wind towers. These investments reflect the firm's dedication to fostering advancements in sustainable manufacturing and bio-based materials.

CMPC Ventures is led by a team with diverse expertise, including Bernardita Araya as the CMPC Ventures Director, Evelyn Von Bischhoffshausen as the Investment and Portfolio Manager, and Anna Niittylä, who serves as a Scout and Representative in the Nordic Countries. The team also includes Bibiana Rubini, Gerente de I+D y Bioeconomía de CMPC, Viviana Hermosilla, Director Técnico para Europa, and Geofrey González, Analista y Coordinador Interno. This collective experience in R&D, bioeconomy, and investment management enables the firm to identify and support promising startups that align with its strategic objectives.