BMW i Ventures

The independent venture capital fund of the BMW Group, investing in companies shaping the future of the automotive industry, manufacturing, and the supply chain.

Corporate VC Active Mountain View, United States Est. 2011
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Seed, A Round, B Round

About

BMW i Ventures is the independent venture capital fund of the BMW Group, based in Silicon Valley and Munich. It invests in companies that are shaping the future of the automotive industry, manufacturing, and the supply chain, focusing on physical AI, agentic AI, and AI-native enterprise and industrial software. The firm invests in startups in all phases across North America and Europe, from seed to growth stage, with an emphasis on Series A and B. BMW i Ventures operates with the independence and speed of a traditional venture firm while leveraging the resources and expertise of the BMW Group. [2, 4, 22, 29]

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Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Cyber Security1

Funds · 3

  • 3 — $300M Apr 2026
  • 2 — $300M Jun 2021
  • 1 — $525M Jan 2016

Q&A

What is BMW i Ventures' most recent fund?
BMW i Ventures announced Fund 3 in April 2026, raising $300M.
What is the total amount raised across all funds by BMW i Ventures?
BMW i Ventures has raised a total of $1.125 billion across its three funds. Fund 1 was $525M, Fund 2 was $300M, and Fund 3 was $300M.
Which sectors does BMW i Ventures primarily invest in?
BMW i Ventures primarily invests in Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Cyber Security. According to startupim data, 2 of its portfolio companies are in Automotive & Mobility Technologies and 1 in Cyber Security.
Can you name some of BMW i Ventures' portfolio companies?
BMW i Ventures' portfolio includes Autobrains, an automotive AI software company, and Upstream Security, a cloud-based security platform for connected fleets.
When was BMW i Ventures' second fund announced?
BMW i Ventures announced its second fund, Fund 2, in June 2021, raising $300M.
What is BMW i Ventures' investment focus?
BMW i Ventures invests in high-performance companies developing technologies across hardware, software, and sustainability, supporting innovation in manufacturing, transportation, and related services.
What is the most recent portfolio company added by BMW i Ventures?
BMW i Ventures added a new portfolio company in November 2021, according to startupim data.
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