Bertelsmann India Investments

Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund and the strategic investment arm of Bertelsmann in India. The fund backs entrepreneurs and mentors growth-stage companies, investing at the early-growth stage with a long-term orientation. It describes its remit as supporting the development of India's startup ecosystem.

Investment activity is concentrated in technology-driven businesses. Areas of interest include digital technology, education technology, media technology and technology-driven services; verticals named in its scope span digital, education, media and services. Portfolio companies referenced include Licious and Shiprocket. The fund operates sector-agnostically rather than committing to a single industry thesis.

Beyond capital, BII provides mentorship, strategic guidance and ongoing engagement with portfolio companies, positioning its role as more than a financial one. Support continues after the initial investment. Geographic presence is India; check size and team composition are not disclosed.