At a Glance
SAP.iO Fund is the early-stage venture arm of SAP, launched in 2017 as part of SAP's broader innovation strategy to identify and invest in startups that are pushing the boundaries of enterprise technology. The fund focuses on B2B software companies developing solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and other emerging technologies that complement SAP's enterprise software platform. SAP.iO Fund operates with strategic investment thesis, seeking startups that can potentially integrate with or enhance SAP's ecosystem while also delivering standalone value to customers. The fund typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, providing not just capital but also access to SAP's global customer base, technical expertise, and go-to-market resources. Portfolio companies benefit from SAP's extensive enterprise relationships and deep understanding of business process automation. What makes SAP.iO Fund distinctive is its combination of corporate venture capital resources with the agility to move quickly on promising early-stage opportunities, helping bridge the gap between innovative startups and enterprise adoption.
“Investing in early-stage startups building the future of intelligent enterprises with emerging technologies.”
SAP.iO Fund primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
SAP.iO Fund is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
SAP.iO Fund focuses on investments in Enterprise, AI, SaaS, Deeptech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
SAP.iO Fund's typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $3M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
SAP.iO Fund manages approximately $35M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
