Investment in modern compensation management: Benefits Manager AG secures €500,000 in growth capital

The sole investor is bmp Ventures AG via the IBG funds it manages.

• €500,000 in growth capital provides the foundation for the company’s next stage of development and technology expansion
• Enhancement of the software solution and scaling of sales and implementation processes
• Strengthening of market presence in the German-speaking SME segment

The investment forms the basis for the next development phase, including the targeted expansion of the software solution and the scaling of sales and implementation. Benefits Manager AG develops an integrated technology for strategic compensation management that enables companies to deploy tax- and social-security-optimized compensation components in a structured and compliant manner. The aim is to significantly simplify access to modern compensation models for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Focus on growth and scaling

Rising non-wage labor costs, talent shortages and increasing regulatory requirements are intensifying the need for action in compensation design, particularly among SMEs. At the same time, integrated and transparent solutions are often lacking. This is where Benefits Manager AG provides a centralized software solution combined with expert advisory services, reducing administrative complexity in HR and payroll while making economic effects more transparent.
“Compensation is not only one of the largest cost factors, but also one of the most effective levers for motivation, retention and overall business performance,” explains Mario Fleischhauer, Management Board member of Benefits Manager AG. “Our approach replaces fragmented individual solutions with an audit-ready system that delivers clear impact.”
Andreas van Bon, Managing Partner at bmp Ventures AG, adds: “Strategic compensation management will become a core element of modern corporate management in the coming years. Benefits Manager AG addresses this shift with a scalable, technology-driven solution and has the potential to establish itself as a leading provider in the SME segment.”
With the investment, Benefits Manager AG plans to further enhance the functionality of its software solution, standardize processes and expand its market presence across the German-speaking region.

About Benefits Manager AG
Benefits Manager AG is a technology-enabled provider of strategic compensation management in Germany. The company combines a scalable software platform with audit-compliant consulting to implement tax-optimized employee benefits efficiently and reduce non-wage labor costs.

About bmp Ventures
bmp Ventures is one of the most experienced venture capital investors in Germany, with a track record of more than 250 investments across nearly all technology segments, the majority of which are in the early stage. In addition to direct investments, bmp has also managed venture capital funds for KfW Bankengruppe and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft. Currently, bmp manages the IBG funds in Saxony-Anhalt and employs around 20 people at its Berlin and Magdeburg locations.

About the IBG Funds
Based in Magdeburg, the IBG funds are the venture capital funds of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. They support young, innovative technology companies with above-average growth potential and headquarters in Saxony-Anhalt through equity investments. At the end of 2023, the new venture capital fund RKF IV was launched with a volume of EUR 63 million. It is financed by the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the European Union and invests in startups in the seed, early-stage, and growth phases. The IBG funds are managed by bmp Ventures AG.

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Benefits Manager AG
Philipp Wiehl
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