
BonVenture
Description
BonVenture stands as a pioneering force in the social venture capital landscape, recognized as the first social venture capital fund dedicated to the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Established with a clear mission, BonVenture invests in social enterprises that not only demonstrate economic viability but also deliver significant, measurable social and ecological impact. Their unique approach bridges the gap between traditional philanthropy and conventional venture capital, seeking to generate both financial returns for investors and sustainable solutions for pressing societal challenges.
The firm's investment strategy targets early-growth to growth-stage social businesses across a diverse range of sectors. These include education, health, environmental protection, social integration, and sustainable development. BonVenture actively seeks out enterprises that possess scalable business models capable of creating systemic change. Beyond providing capital, BonVenture distinguishes itself through its hands-on support, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to an extensive network, thereby fostering the long-term success and impact of its portfolio companies.
BonVenture typically provides initial investments ranging from €500,000 to €2,500,000, which translates to approximately $540,000 to $2,700,000 based on recent exchange rates. Since its inception, the firm has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 40 social enterprises. This extensive track record underscores their commitment to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for social innovation and demonstrating that impactful businesses can indeed be financially sustainable and attractive to investors.
Investor Profile
BonVenture has backed more than 34 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Luxembourg, Austria.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Environmental Consulting.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $2.7M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (38%)
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (12%)
- Series B (12%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (91%)
- Luxembourg (3%)
- Austria (3%)
- Estonia (3%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Environmental Consulting
- Energy Management
- Energy Efficiency
- Saas
- Waste Management
- Sustainability
- Last Mile Transportation
- Transportation
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