Since 1997, we have been investing in exceptional founders and pioneering technologies. We are driven by the urge to constantly challenge and improve the status quo.
100% commitment. Our philosophy is to always support our portfolio companies and shoulder their entrepreneurial challenges together.
In 25 years we have managed 10 VC funds. Our track record comprises well over 250 investments, over 120 exits and more than 20 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.
Our goal is to invest in dynamically growing companies, in order to develop them sustainably and to achieve a sound return for our investors.
We invest in innovative companies in the following industries: Digital Solutions, Life Sciences & eHealth, Industry & Deeptech, Media & Gaming, Cleanteach & Planet Positive, Mobility & Automotive, FinTech & LegalTech.
Our investments per company start at 350,000 EUR in seed financing rounds. In early-stage financing rounds we invest between 500,000 and 3 million EUR, while we can provide a total of up to 10 million EUR per company.
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.
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.