At a Glance
BMW i Ventures serves as the strategic venture capital arm of BMW Group, established in 2011 with headquarters in Mountain View, California. The firm was created to help BMW stay at the forefront of automotive innovation by investing in and partnering with startups developing transformative technologies for the future of mobility, manufacturing, and sustainability.
With $500 million in assets under management, BMW i Ventures focuses on Series A and later-stage investments in companies working on autonomous driving, electric vehicle technologies, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable mobility solutions. The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies that can reshape the automotive industry and complement BMW's strategic objectives.
The portfolio includes notable companies like ChargePoint, a leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Solid Power, developing solid-state battery technology; Desktop Metal and Carbon, both pioneering advanced manufacturing techniques; and Proterra, focused on electric commercial vehicles. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovations in electrification, autonomous driving, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
“Investing in disruptive technologies that will shape the future of mobility, manufacturing, and sustainability.”
BMW i Ventures primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
BMW i Ventures is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
BMW i Ventures focuses on investments in Deeptech, Climate, AI, Robotics. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
BMW i Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $25M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
BMW i Ventures manages approximately $500M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
