Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$3M to $10M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusIndustrial, Logistics and mobility, Climate, Deep tech, Dev tools and infra, Cybersecurity
Latest fund$300M Fund III (2026)
Investing team8 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at BMW i Ventures
8 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Kasper SageManaging PartnerHe previously worked in venture capital at 7Innovate and held roles at Deutsche Telekom and startups.
Marcus BehrendtManaging PartnerHe previously held roles at BMW, JD Power, Mercedes-Benz, and Herlitz PBS, and holds degrees from Technische Universität Berlin and UC Berkeley.
Baris GuzelPartnerHe previously worked with several VC funds and investment banks, and holds degrees from Istanbul Technical University, Duke University, and UNC…
Cedric CharPrincipalFocus: manufacturing, energy, and transportation.
Samantha HuangPrincipalFocus: AI, big data, automotive, Industry 4.0, sustainability, and human experiences.
Scott WalbrunPrincipalFocus: Series A & B investments in clean tech, mobility, software, and robotics.
Thomas MollekerPrincipalFocus: sustainability in transportation, manufacturing, and supply chains.
Leon SpringerAnalystFocus: transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain investments.
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Writes $3M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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Questions
What stage does BMW i Ventures invest in?
BMW i Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.
How much does BMW i Ventures invest?
BMW i Ventures reports checks of $3M to $10M.
Does BMW i Ventures lead rounds?
BMW i Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at BMW i Ventures?
Kasper Sage (Managing Partner), Marcus Behrendt (Managing Partner), Baris Guzel (Partner).
Is BMW i Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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