Bosch Ventures has launched its €250 million Fund VI to support early-stage and scaleup deeptech firms globally in areas such as AI, energy efficiency, automation, climatetech, and quantum computing.
- Established in 2007, Bosch Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in seed, early-, and late-stage rounds, with a focus on Europe, North America, and China.
- The firm's initial investments range from €500,000 to over €5 million, with total commitments of up to €20 million per portfolio company, typically in exchange for a 10–25% equity stake.
- To date, Bosch Ventures operates out of six offices and has made over 100 investments in key deeptech areas, including AI, automation, energy efficiency, semiconductors, and mobility. Its European portfolio includes Quantum Motion, Arduino, and Aleph Alpha startups.
- The new Fund VI will focus on companies developing advanced technologies in science and engineering. Along with the funding, it also offers startups access to Bosch business units through the Open Bosch program, supporting product development and market entry.
“For one thing, our investments in startups promote technological progress in business and society, and for another, this collaboration also benefits our divisions. With disruptive technologies, startups can boost innovation in a way that delivers important growth impetus for a country’s economy," claims Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Bosch.
