Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH

Overview

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Bosch Group, focusing on investments in technology startups that align with Bosch's strategic interests. RBVC seeks innovative companies in areas such as automation, electrification, energy efficiency, enabling technologies, and healthcare systems. The firm invests globally, with offices in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Tel Aviv, Sunnyvale, and Shanghai, supporting startups at various stages of development. RBVC's investment strategy emphasizes sectors relevant to Bosch's future business, including mobility solutions, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and analytics. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €15 million per company, acquiring equity stakes of 10% to 25%. In 2024, RBVC launched its sixth venture capital fund with a volume of €250 million, focusing on deep-tech startups worldwide. Through its Open Bosch Program, RBVC fosters co-innovation between Bosch and startups, enabling the testing of leading startups' solutions and establishing partnerships. This initiative aims to drive innovation and accelerate the market introduction of technologies that improve daily life and advance industrial progress. Investment requirements include a focus on technology companies in sectors relevant to Bosch's business areas, with a preference for startups at various stages of development. RBVC seeks to collaborate with entrepreneurs to accelerate the development and market introduction of technologies that align with Bosch's strategic interests.

Investment Focus

• Focus on technology companies in automation and electrification, energy efficiency, enabling technologies, and healthcare systems
• Interest in services and business models as well as new materials relevant to these areas
• Willingness to engage in co-innovation through the 'Open Bosch' program
• Open to equity investments in various currencies, including local currencies in specific regions
• Consideration of bridge financing, SAFE notes, and token/cryptocurrency investments

Portfolio Companies