
bmp Ventures
Description
bmp Ventures is a highly experienced venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, with a significant footprint in the European tech ecosystem. Established as one of Germany's pioneering VC investors, the firm has cultivated a reputation for backing high-growth technology companies across various stages. With a strategic focus on early-stage and growth-stage investments, bmp Ventures primarily targets innovative businesses poised for substantial market disruption and expansion. Their long-standing presence in the market, coupled with a deep understanding of technological trends, positions them as a key player in fostering the next generation of European tech leaders.
The firm's investment strategy is broad yet targeted, encompassing a diverse range of sectors critical to the evolving digital economy. bmp Ventures actively seeks opportunities in areas such as SaaS, Deep Tech, Life Sciences, Industrial Tech, Digital Health, FinTech, and New Materials. This multi-sector approach allows them to capitalize on emerging trends and support a wide array of technological advancements. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, leveraging their extensive network and expertise to accelerate growth.
bmp Ventures manages a substantial portfolio of funds, including various IBG funds and the Frühphasenfonds Brandenburg, enabling them to deploy significant capital into promising ventures. Their typical first cheque sizes range from EUR 0.5 million to EUR 5 million, demonstrating their commitment to both seed-stage and Series A rounds. As of 2024, bmp Ventures manages more than EUR 650 million in total capital, underscoring their considerable financial capacity. The firm has made over 250 investments in more than 100 companies, reflecting a robust and active investment pace over its operational history. This extensive track record highlights their consistent engagement in nurturing innovative companies from their nascent stages through to significant growth milestones.
Investor Profile
bmp Ventures has backed more than 111 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 44 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Austria.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series Unknown (27%)
- Series A (12%)
- Series B (5%)
- Series D (2%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Grant (1%)
Country Focus
- Germany (93%)
- United States (3%)
- Austria (2%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Lithuania (1%)
- Poland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Service Industry
- Medical Device
- Electronics
- Mobile
- Gaming
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