With offices in Amsterdam, the US, and Israel, Merck Ventures focuses on early-stage investing and company creation, including spin-offs leveraging Merck's science and technology base. The firm invests in healthcare, information technology, materials, resources, life sciences, oncology, advanced manufacturing, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning sectors. Merck Ventures takes an active role in its portfolio companies and collaborates with entrepreneurs and co-investors to translate innovation into commercial success.