Brose Ventures

Overview

Brose Ventures is the venture capital unit of Brose SE, a family-owned automotive supplier headquartered in Coburg, Germany. The firm invests in pioneering early to late-stage startups that are driving the mobility of tomorrow. Their focus spans across electrified and connected vehicles, sustainability, micro-mobility, AI & ML, sensor technologies, advanced materials, new production technologies, and a wide range of other disruptive technologies and business models. This direct relationship with Brose provides startups access to deep automotive expertise and the network of a €6 billion revenue tier-1 supplier. As a corporate venture capital investor, Brose Ventures contributes expertise in the areas of exterior (vehicle access), interior (vehicle interior), drive systems, and electronics. They seek partners with excellent technological skills in these areas and related strategic fields. Startups benefit not only financially but also gain access to vehicle manufacturers and Brose's expertise in the industrialization of products, creating a win-win situation for both sides. Brose Ventures' investment focus includes connected vehicle access systems, complete door systems, solutions for seat structures and complete seats, electric drives and thermal management systems, e-bikes and e-scooters, automotive software, sensors, electronic control units, new materials and sustainability, smart product development and production technologies, AI solutions for production, product development, business processes, quality assurance, and supply chain, as well as robotics solutions for production and other areas. Their typical investment size ranges from €100,000 to €1.5 million, covering stages from Pre-Seed to Series C and beyond. Brose Ventures operates globally, with a presence in Germany, the United States, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Turkey, Hungary, Brazil, and Mexico. Their portfolio spans various industries, including automotive, electronics, finance, information technology, and manufacturing. The firm's strategic approach leverages Brose's extensive industry experience and resources to foster innovation and growth in the mobility sector.