ALIAD is the strategic venture capital arm of the Air Liquide Group. Since its creation in 2013, ALIAD has supported over 40 innovative technology startups, taking minority stakes to foster long-term technological and commercial partnerships. Aligned with the Group’s ADVANCE strategic plan, ALIAD focuses its investments on three key areas: Climate (decarbonization and transition to hydrogen), Healthcare (digital health and medical devices), and Industrial Innovation (deeptech and electronics). By bridging the gap between early-stage innovation and industrial scale-up, ALIAD contributes to Air Liquide’s ambition to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050 while creating new growth avenues for a sustainable future.