BMW i Ventures

What they do

BMW i Ventures operates as an "institutional VC with an industrial backbone." While fully backed by the BMW Group as its sole LP, the firm operates with complete independence in its investment decisions, meaning it does not require corporate buy-in to deploy capital. This structure allows the firm to move with the speed and rigor of a traditional Silicon Valley venture firm while offering founders unparalleled access to BMW's massive industrial ecosystem, network of 125,000+ employees, and manufacturing expertise. Since its inception, the firm has built a top-quartile track record, backing over 80 companies and seeing numerous high-profile IPOs and acquisitions across the deep-tech, automotive, and enterprise software ecosystems.

What they look for

BMW i Ventures invests in purpose-driven, visionary founders dedicated to solving real-world challenges in large markets. They focus on high-performance companies at the intersection of hardware, software, and sustainability, aiming to reimagine how the world moves and makes things.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Deeptech, Mobility and logistics, Climate, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS, Consumer

Based

Mountain View, US