Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Corporate VC Stuttgart, Germany Est. 2007
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About

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture arm of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the largest private companies worldwide, with approx. 90 billion in sales. RBVC invests in seed, early-, and late-stage Venture capital rounds and participates in the follow-on investments in privately held companies. RBVC predominantly focuses its investment activities on Europe, North America, Israel, and China. Depending on the stage of the company the initial amount of investment ranges from below EUR 500k for a seed funding to EUR 10m in an early- to late-stage funding round. RBVC's typical aggregate investment allocation per portfolio company ranges, including follow-on investments, typically between EUR 6 and 15 million for usually a 10 to 25% equity position in each company. RBVC prefers to syndicate its investments with existing or new investors in the company and can take the lead as necessary. In addition, RBVC invests in select regional or industry-specific independent VC funds.

RBVC's focus areas are Automation & Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Enabling Technologies, Healthcare, and Services / Business Models.

Founded in 1886, Bosch is a global supplier of automotive components, industrial and building technologies, and consumer goods.

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What is Robert Bosch Venture Capital's primary investment focus?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital (RBVC) primarily focuses its investment activities on Europe, North America, Israel, and China. Its thematic focus areas include Automation & Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Enabling Technologies, Healthcare, and Services / Business Models.
What is the typical investment range for Robert Bosch Venture Capital?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital's initial investment amounts range from below EUR 500k for seed funding to EUR 10m in early- to late-stage funding rounds. The typical aggregate investment allocation per portfolio company, including follow-on investments, is between EUR 6 and 15 million.
Which sectors has Robert Bosch Venture Capital invested in most frequently?
According to startupim data, Robert Bosch Venture Capital has made the most investment rounds in Industrial Technologies (9 rounds) and Health Tech & Life Sciences (7 rounds).
Can you name some notable exits for Robert Bosch Venture Capital?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital has seen notable exits including the acquisition of Oosto by Metropolis Technologies in January 2025 for $125M, Cheetah Medical by Baxter International in September 2019 for $230M, and Pebbles Interfaces by Meta in July 2015 for $60M.
What is Robert Bosch Venture Capital's approach to leading investment rounds?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital prefers to syndicate its investments with existing or new investors but can take the lead as necessary. According to startupim data, RBVC led one round for Versatile in August 2019.
What is the most recent investment made by Robert Bosch Venture Capital?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital's most recent investment was in TULU in November 2025, with an amount of $17,000,000.
How many new portfolio companies did Robert Bosch Venture Capital add in 2022?
In 2022, Robert Bosch Venture Capital added one new portfolio company, TULU, in February.
What is Robert Bosch Venture Capital's equity position target in portfolio companies?
Robert Bosch Venture Capital typically aims for a 10 to 25% equity position in each portfolio company.