We write early-stage checks up to $10M to support visionary founders dedicated to solving real-world challenges in large markets.
Where do we focus?
Car Development
Driving the transition towards an autonomous, connected, electric, and shared mobility future, including batteries, material innovation, in-vehicle sensors, and transportation applications.
Digital Sales and Services
Streamlining the purchasing process and enhancing customer experience, including online platforms, customer systems, augmented reality, digital marketing, and mobile applications.
Information Technology
Enhancing the storage, process, transfer, and retrieval of information, including data analytics, AI, cloud management, cyber security, and development tools.
Manufacturing
Transforming traditional processes by which products are designed and produced, including automation, additive manufacturing cyber-physical security, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing.
Supply Chain
Advancing the efficiency, transparency, and resiliency in the way that products are sourced, moved, and delivered, including computer vision, data management, and logistics optimization.
Sustainability
Accelerating decarbonization and facilitating the development of more sustainable systems in areas such as energy, mobility, built environment, industrials, and beyond.
Our portfolio companies benefit from the extensive network and expertise of BMW
Joint Development
Cooperation with engineers, designers, and researchers to advance the development of new products, technologies, and processes
Customer Relationship
Connection into the BMW ecosystem and access to hosted global and local events, supported by our business development team
Knowledge Exchange
Collaborative exchange and utilization of internal knowledge and resources to maximize innovation and effective problem-solving
Technical Validation
Evaluating and confirming the functionality, performance, reliability, and compatibility of new technologies to accelerate time-to-market