BMW i Ventures

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Mountain View, United States

Countries of investment

USA
Europe
Israel

Investment stages

Series A
Series B

Industries

Mobility
Electric Vehicles
Robotics
Supply Chain Tech
Manufacturing
Sustainability
Smart Infrastructure
Autonomous Vehicles
Clean Tech
Sustainable Technologies

About
BMW i Ventures operates as the strategic investment arm of the BMW Group, deploying venture capital into startups that are innovating in mobility, manufacturing, supply-chain, and sustainability domains. The firm acts both as a financial investor and strategic partner: founders access the BMW ecosystem, production insights, manufacturing expertise and global automotive partnerships. With Fund II (~US$300 M) launched in 2021, BMW i Ventures is focused on leveraging its auto and industrial networks to help portfolio companies scale globally and drive transformation in mobility and industry.

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Max check size: $30M
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Investment Thesis

BMW i Ventures invests in early to mid-stage startups driving transformation across mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. The firm focuses on technologies in e-mobility, robotics, supply chain, and materials innovation. It strategically aligns investments with BMW Group’s long-term industrial vision. The fund seeks to shape the future of transportation and smart manufacturing.

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Manager's Experience

BMW i Ventures’ partners collectively possess 15–25 years of experience in mobility, manufacturing, and sustainability investments. The team has a mix of venture capital and automotive engineering backgrounds, having previously worked at top VC funds and industrial giants such as BMW Group, Daimler, and Siemens, specializing in scaling early-stage technologies into global supply chains.