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Lowe’s Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Ecommerce & Retail · Retail

Lowe's is a home improvement retailer that provides a wide range of tools, appliances, building materials, and home décor products. The company offers various services, including installation, repair, and home improvement consultations. Customers can find resources for DIY projects, along with how-to guides and videos to assist in their home renovations. Lowe's also features seasonal promotions on outdoor furniture and gardening supplies, catering to both homeowners and contractors. The company focuses on enhancing the shopping experience through an extensive online platform, allowing customers to browse and purchase products conveniently.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Lowe’s ranks #194 globally and #79 in the United States. It ranks #45 in the Ecommerce & Retail industry and #22 in the Retail subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#194
Industry
Ecommerce & Retail
#45
Subindustry
Retail
#22
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#79
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Key metrics

Lowe’s Startup Activity Metrics

Lowe’s has supported 11 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $1.2 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Lowe’s's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Lowe’s has deployed more than $500 million in startup investments through Lowe's Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 11 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Hardware & IoT, and Healthtech. Its venture arm Lowe's Ventures has invested in over 10 startups since it was founded in 1921.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where Lowe’s's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Lowe’s-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Lowe’s. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Lowe’s Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Lowe’s engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 11 startups in total based on our database.

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Lowe's Into The Blue Product Pitch Event
Startup Activation · est. 2022
Startup Activation Program
Lowe's recurring product pitch event: entrepreneurs and small businesses apply, then pitch live for purchase orders and shelf space, against a $5m target in POs to new suppliers.
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Lowe's Making It…With Lowe's
Startup Activation · est. 2020
Startup Activation Program
Lowe's first virtual product pitch programme for diverse entrepreneurs, hosted by Daymond John; ran 2020 and 2021 and appears superseded by Into The Blue.
Lowe's Ventures
Lowe's Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1921
Investment Program
Lowe’s Ventures is shaping the future of home improvement through mutually beneficial relationships with early-stage companies and others in the venturing ecosystem.Lowe's Ventures is activel
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Lowe’s — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
1 startup
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Lowe’s

Lowe’s's top 5 associated startups have raised 92% of the $1.2 billion raised in the last ten years across all 11 associated startups, led by Desktop Metal at $860 million. Lowe’s is associated with 10 active startups and 1 exit. Lowe's Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 10 associated startups.

Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.

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Startups associated with Lowe’s
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
Desktop MetalDesktop MetalSB 526Hardware & IoTBurlingtonProgram InvestmentLowe's Ventures
UnifyAppsUnifyAppsSB 476FintechSan FranciscoProgram InvestmentLowe's Ventures
MovedMovedSB 410Software & DataNew YorkProgram InvestmentLowe's Ventures
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Lowe’s ranks #194 globally and #79 in the United States. It accounts for 0.2% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Ecommerce & Retail industry and 0.1% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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