PM Equity Partner
PM Equity Partner (PMEP) is the corporate venture capital and private equity investment arm of Philip Morris International (PMI). PMEP makes minority investments, partnerships and other collaboration agreements globally, targeting technologies and businesses that support PMI’s smoke-free strategy as well as opportunities in wellness, healthcare and social/environmental impact.
PM Equity Partner
Services
Direct equity and partnership investments
Minority investments, partnerships and other collaboration agreements across venture and private equity opportunities. Typical ticket sizes are flexible, usually between USD 2–50 million.
Strategic investor support and collaboration
Acting as a strategic investor, PMEP collaborates with portfolio companies to create strategic value via commercial, technical or operational linkages with PMI.
Operational and technical access
Access to PMI assets and capabilities such as global R&D resources, labs, and technical expertise where relevant.
Investment evaluation and execution
Structured investment process with a stated decision timeframe and flexible commercial formats.
Direct equity and partnership investments
Minority investments, partnerships and other collaboration agreements across venture and private equity opportunities. Typical ticket sizes are flexible, usually between USD 2–50 million.
Strategic investor support and collaboration
Acting as a strategic investor, PMEP collaborates with portfolio companies to create strategic value via commercial, technical or operational linkages with PMI.
Operational and technical access
Access to PMI assets and capabilities such as global R&D resources, labs, and technical expertise where relevant.
Investment evaluation and execution
Structured investment process with a stated decision timeframe and flexible commercial formats.
Portfolio
Consumer supplement gums and mints positioned to deliver energy, calm and focus faster than drinks or capsules.
#Self-Care and Wellness
Develops Scent AI technologies and scent delivery solutions for brands, with applications including malodor control and product reformulation.
#Product Technologies / Consumer engagement
Produces upcycled food ingredients using patented technology (Arabinoxylan plant fiber extract) and lower-sugar syrup alternatives.
#Food technology / Sustainability
Provider of large-scale proteomics solutions and contract research services; PMEP has exited its investment in Biognosys.
#Life-sciences / Proteomics
Develops wastewater treatment technology that captures renewable gas, clean water, salt and minerals. PMEP exited its investment in 2023 as part of a Series A led by strategic investors.
#Industrial Technologies / CleanTech
Commercial provider of affordable solar home systems in sub-Saharan Africa; has sold more than 150,000 systems, impacting over 750,000 lives.
#Impact / CleanTech
Consumer supplement gums and mints positioned to deliver energy, calm and focus faster than drinks or capsules.
#Self-Care and Wellness
Develops Scent AI technologies and scent delivery solutions for brands, with applications including malodor control and product reformulation.
#Product Technologies / Consumer engagement
Produces upcycled food ingredients using patented technology (Arabinoxylan plant fiber extract) and lower-sugar syrup alternatives.
#Food technology / Sustainability
Provider of large-scale proteomics solutions and contract research services; PMEP has exited its investment in Biognosys.
#Life-sciences / Proteomics
Develops wastewater treatment technology that captures renewable gas, clean water, salt and minerals. PMEP exited its investment in 2023 as part of a Series A led by strategic investors.
#Industrial Technologies / CleanTech
Commercial provider of affordable solar home systems in sub-Saharan Africa; has sold more than 150,000 systems, impacting over 750,000 lives.
#Impact / CleanTech