Since 1997, we have been investing in strong teams and innovative technologies. The focus is on constantly challenging and improving the status quo.

bmp Ventures Partner
About us

100% commitment. We approach
entrepreneurial challenges as if they were our own.

In 25 years we have managed 11 VC funds. Our track record comprises well over 250 investments, over 120 exits and more than 15 IPOs.

Our portfolio companies benefit from our extensive network of entrepreneurs, industry partners and co-investors such as business angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and state and development banks.

With our investment strategy we focus on committed entrepreneurs with big ideas who want to build innovative companies in growing markets. After investing, we strengthen all essential elements of our investments, and see ourselves as sparring partners for the further development of the company.

In numbers

Our goal is to invest in dynamically growing companies, in order to develop them sustainably.

250 +

Investments

120 +

Exits

5

Current funds

15 +

IPOs

€ 220 M+

Total fund volume

Early Stage/ Growth

Investment phase

54 +

Active portfolio companies

Previously managed VC funds

In 25 years we have managed 11 VC funds.

As a professional partner, we have taken on mandates for various fund investors, including KfW Bankengruppe, König & Cie., and the German federal states of Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt.

1997

bmp Aktiengesellschaft

1998

bmp Venture Tech GmbH (KfW Bankengruppe)

1999

Central & Eastern Europe Venture GmbH (DEG)

2005

König & Cie. International Private Equity GmbH & Co. KG

2007

König & Cie. II International Private Equity GmbH & Co. KG

2010

BFB Frühphasenfonds Brandenburg GmbH

2015

IBG Innovationsfonds GmbH & Co. KG (Vintage 2007)

2015

IBG Risikokapitalfonds I GmbH & Co. KG (Vintage 2007)

2015

IBG Risikokapitalfonds II GmbH & Co. KG (Vintage 2007)

2017

IBG Risikokapitalfonds III GmbH & Co. KG

2023

IBG Risikokapitalfonds IV GmbH & Co. KG
Our philosophy

Our investment decisions are not driven by the obsessive search for the next unicorn.

01

Professional

We are often the first institutional investor. We provide targeted funding for the next stage of development and ensure liquidity for at least 18 months.

02

Flexible

We invest as lead or alongside co-investors – often from our established network.

03

Persevering

Our involvement is typically long-term: We support multiple funding rounds and contribute to building the company across various stages of growth.

04

Customized

Our average holding period is around 6 years – significantly longer for certain technologies.

Eva Schulz
Jacqueline Bäker
Philipp Kopp
Josephine Gantze
Patrick Wolfram
Team

We strive for excellence as much as you do.

Our 20-person interdisciplinary team has over 250 years of venture capital experience under its belt. Over the years, we have successfully managed over 10 venture capital funds. At bmp Ventures, we cover all necessary venture capital management resources for investments and fund mandates in-house.

Meet the team
Sustainable leadership

ESG principles are an integral part of everything we do.

Ecology

We have been CO₂-neutral since 2022. We calculate and offset our emissions through Prima Klima e.V., primarily via reforestation projects. Business travel is preferably done by bike or train, and our vehicle fleet is being gradually electrified. Our goal: to reduce energy consumption by 5% each year.

Social field

We promote diversity, pay equity, and flexible working models. The proportion of women in our team has remained stable at around 42%. Discrimination is not tolerated. Continuous training is a key element of our people development strategy. We are a founding member of the #startupdiversity by Startup Verband.

Governance

Our corporate governance is guided by clear rules and the highest compliance standards. The bmp Code of Conduct is binding for all employees and partners. Investments, mandates, and business relationships are subject to strict due diligence processes. Our goal: to act responsibly at all times, in line with the principles of good corporate governance.

Objectives and Monitoring

We continuously improve and expand our ESG activities. In addition, we will also advocate ESG principles in our portfolio companies and support them in implementing their own ESG measures.