Smart money for smart people. We are the VC fund for founders from seed to growth phase.

Our investment approach

To be clear: we do not search for the next unicorn.

From day 1, we put emphasis on strengthening the entrepreneurs, because the sustainable success of a startup depends on more than just financing rounds.

That’s why our strategy is to contribute our profound expertise as well as our first-class network in order to help tech companies succeed.

Seed

For the first round. to improve and develop team, product, marketing, and sales structures as well as to help gain traction and enhance KPIs.

Series A

The mission is bigger and it doesn’t end. Neither does ours! These investments are typically between EUR 1.5-3 million. The focus is on scaling the company.

Growth

With up to EUR 10 million per investment, we can accompany startups into the expansion phase or invest directly in growth financing.

Spin-off financing

Spin-offs from companies can unleash enormous potential for innovation and returns. We are the specialized partner for organizational structuring and financing.

When we invest

In addition to innovative ideas and scalable business models, we invest primarily in entrepreneurs.

In many cases, we are the first institutional investor in our portfolio companies. With our investment and hands-on investment management, we support the achievement of ambitious company goals while ensuring financing for at least 18 months. In doing so, we invest alone as lead investor or together with co-investors from our extensive network.

Typically, we invest not only once, but over several financing rounds and, if the company is growing accordingly, we do so several times. We thus enable companies to grow sustainably over time.

100 %

Passion

45 %

First revenues

1,2 M

Early Stage

3,0 M

Series A/B

2,7

Average number of financing rounds

6 Y

Average holding period per investment

Where we invest

Our focus lies on scalable, forward-thinking business models with clear USPs that notably differentiate themselves from the status quo.

At bmp Ventures we invest in companies from the following industries:

Digital Solutions

Industry & Deeptech

Media & Gaming

Life Sciences & eHealth

Cleantech & Planet Positive

Mobility & Automotive

FinTech & LegalTech

How we work

From day 1 our portfolio companies can count on our support.

Since ventures often face the same challenges, we connect our portfolio companies with each other to enable a direct exchange between the founders.

Moreover, our annual bmp Portfolio Day offers companies a casual setting to network with selected network partners and the other portfolio companies. Through our close cooperation with various (technology) partners, we are also able to pass on many advantages for the establishment and expansion of technical infrastructure.

Partner in crime

Sparring partner for all operational and strategic issues and questions related to building a company.

VC infrastructure

Free VC infrastructure for accounting, controlling and legal.

Feedback

Feedback and fine-tuning of business models, marketing plans, sales activities and management processes.

Monitoring

Set-up and analysis of the companies’ key value drivers and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Support

Support in the execution of company valuations and capital increases including the preparation of investment agreements and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).

Co-investors

Assistance in preparing pitch deck and financial planning to approach additional investors. Acquisition of additional capital.

Structuring

We take an active role in structuring financing rounds, due diligence and exit processes.

Raising capital

We acquire additional venture capital, mezzanine capital or debt capital.

Exit

Term sheet and exit negotiations for company sales.

Get in touch

Would you like to have one of the most experienced venture capital investors in Germany at your side?

We are always happy to exchange ideas with startups, investors, and strategic partners. The investment process for your venture starts with submitting your pitch deck.