Last updated 2026-07-20
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About
BDMI (Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments) is a corporate venture capital fund established in 2006 by the global media conglomerate Bertelsmann. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in innovative companies across the digital media, enterprise software, web3, and fintech sectors. BDMI invests in companies based in North America, Europe, and Israel, typically participating in Series A and Series B rounds with initial investments of $1 million to $5 million. In 2024, BDMI transitioned to 1745 Ventures, opening to external investors while Bertelsmann Investments remains an anchor investor.
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Cyber Security1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Q&A
- What is BDMI's primary investment stage?
- BDMI primarily invests in Seed stage companies, with two such investments recorded.
- What is BDMI's typical investment range?
- BDMI's investment range is between $2.8M and $7M.
- Which sectors does BDMI focus on for its portfolio companies?
- BDMI's portfolio includes companies in Cyber Security and Fintech & Insurtech sectors, with one company in each.
- Can you name a notable portfolio company in BDMI's Fintech & Insurtech sector?
- Lance, a financial planning and management app for freelancers, is a notable portfolio company in BDMI's Fintech & Insurtech sector. BDMI participated in its $2.8M Seed round in May 2021.
- What is a recent investment made by BDMI?
- In January 2025, BDMI invested in Spikerz, a B2C company focused on social media challenges and threats, as part of its $8.5M Seed round.
- In which sector is Spikerz, one of BDMI's portfolio companies?
- Spikerz, which received Seed funding from BDMI in January 2025, operates in the Cyber Security sector.
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| Legal name | Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments |
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| Founded | 2006 |