BMW iVentures

BMW i Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of BMW Group, established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on early- to mid-stage investments in startups operating in the transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability industries. With assets under management exceeding $800 million, BMW i Ventures has invested in over 80 companies, including notable names like ChargePoint, Solid Power, and Xometry. The firm operates with the agility of a Silicon Valley VC while leveraging BMW's industry expertise and network to support its portfolio companies.

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Investment thesis

BMW iVentures invests in early to mid‑stage startups aligned with BMW Group’s strategic focus—covering e‑mobility, battery and materials innovation, robotics, smart production, supply chains, digital sales, IT, and sustainability. They back companies accelerating automotive and industrial transformation with scalability and strong environmental impact. 

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe
  • North America

Customer types

  • B2B2C
  • Consumers
  • Large enterprises
  • Small and medium enterprises

Product type

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Software-enabled hardware

Industries / verticals

  • Automotive
  • Logistics / Supply Chain
  • Mobility / Transportation
  • Supply Chain / Logistics

Investment details

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

US$5,000,000 - US$10,000,000

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