About BMW i Ventures
BMW i Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of Mountain View, United States. As of May 2026, BMW i Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 89 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Auto Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of KredosAI Overall, BMW i Ventures portfolio has seen 10 unicorns, 9 IPOs and 20 acquisitions including key companies like HelloFresh, Lime and Life360. A lot of funds co-invest with BMW i Ventures, with names like Toyota Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. BMW i Ventures has team of 8 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
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BMW i Ventures' List of Top Investments
BMW i Ventures has a portfolio of 89 companies, including 10 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Formant and Shift Technologies.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Auto Tech and 24 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by BMW i Ventures:1. HelloFresh
Provider of meal recipe kits subscription service. It offers a grocery subscription service where customers receive a weekly box containing three to five easy-to-cook recipes created by professional chefs and nutritionists with instructions and related content. Its menu includes noodles, burgers, fried rice, and more. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about HelloFresh
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2018
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $367M
- Employee Count: 17,124 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Baillie Gifford, Kinnevik and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 05, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Lime
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooter. The platform enables users to find the nearest available scooter and start the ride by scanning their QR code or access code. Users should provide rider details, payment details, location, and more for book the scooter. It offers features like variant payment options, and more. At the end of the ride, users can park the vehicle at their legal locations. Their mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices
Key facts about Lime
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.71B
- Employee Count: 2,688 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Fidelity Investments and 99 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 04, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Life360
Mobile app connecting family members and close friends. It enables users to view the location of their family members on a map, communicate with them, and receive alerts. Users can organise their friends by creating circles. The application offers real-time GPS tracking and driving info of the family members. It also provides a paid premium version with additional features. The app is available for Android and iOS.
Key facts about Life360
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $89.7M
- Employee Count: 845 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Notable Capital, Bullpen Capital and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Proterra
Manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles and commercial equipment. The company provides battery solutions for heavy-duty trucks, commercial transit, school buses, and off-highway equipment. Batteries are designed with safety features, durable enclosures, and scalable platforms. The company offers engineering expertise, vehicle integration, and servicing for original equipment manufacturers.
Key facts about Proterra
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Burlingame (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $858M
- Employee Count: 423 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Generation Investment Management and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Oct 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Zum
Digital platform connects students, drivers, and school districts to create a mobility experience. The platform offers route optimization, real-time tracking, and communication tools for parents, schools, and drivers. It facilitates efficient and safe student transit through integrated applications and dashboards. The company provides multi-size vehicle fleets, including electric vehicles, to meet diverse transportation needs.
Key facts about Zum
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $439M
- Employee Count: 557 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: GIC, Spark Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
BMW i Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
BMW i Ventures has invested in 89 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 4 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in KredosAI and most recent follow-on round was in Synera.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2024 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
2023 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
2022 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
2021 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
2020 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
2019 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
2018 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
2017 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
BMW i Ventures' Investments by Stage
BMW i Ventures has made 29 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $40.3M, 28 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $19.2M and 12 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.98M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 29 |
Series A | 28 |
Seed | 12 |
Series C | 10 |
Series D | 2 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
BMW i Ventures' Investments by Sector
BMW i Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Auto Tech, Transportation and Logistics Tech and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 84 Tech companies, 72 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 52 Software companies and at least 26 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 46 |
High Tech | 45 |
Auto Tech | 35 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 25 |
Consumer | 24 |
Others | 157 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
BMW i Ventures' Investments by Geography
BMW i Ventures has made most investments in United States (64), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 64 |
United Kingdom | 6 |
Germany | 5 |
Canada | 4 |
Israel | 4 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
BMW i Ventures' recent investments
BMW i Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. KredosAI and Featherless are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by BMW i Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 22, 2026 | United States | Series A | 5544 | [+5] | |
Apr 30, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7852 | [+4] | |
Apr 14, 2026 | Germany | Series B | 7469 | [+5] | |
Jan 16, 2026 | Canada | Conventional Debt | 5440 | [+2] | |
Jun 23, 2025 | United States | Series A | 2321 | [+6] |
Unicorns in BMW i Ventures' Portfolio
BMW i Ventures has 10 unicorns in its portfolio - Zum, One, Turntide and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Zum. It became a unicorn in 2024, 4 years after BMW i Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in BMW i Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | Digital platform connects students, drivers, and school districts to create a mobility experience | 2014 | Redwood City | Series F | eplitld | ||
51 | Manufacturer of battery cells, modules, and energy storage systems | 2020 | Novi | Series B | mnttfyv | ||
70 | Provider of smart energy management solutions | 2013 | Sunnyvale | Series D | wsdvamu | ||
66 | Online platform providing vehicle valuation and sales services to individuals | 2017 | London | Series C | vlcfltt | ||
61 | Provider of carbon-neutral fuels made from atmospheric CO2 using renewable energy | 2018 | Santa Cruz | Series B | zylohve |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in BMW i Ventures' Portfolio
9 of BMW i Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Lime got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jul 2026 at marketcap of $1.6B and Kodiak Robotics got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).Here are BMW i Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Jul 01, 2026 | - | - | 4852 | |
Sep 25, 2025 | Jun 24, 2021 | Series B | 9639 | |
Dec 09, 2021 | May 03, 2021 | Series B | 4372 | |
Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 28, 2017 | Series B | 5781 | |
Nov 27, 2020 | Jun 13, 2017 | Series F | 1809 |
Acquired companies in BMW i Ventures' Portfolio
20 companies from BMW i Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Urgently in Mar 2026 by Agero for $*****.Here are BMW i Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2019 | Series B | 3263 | |
Mar 10, 2026 | Oct 27, 2022 | Series B | 8403 | |
Feb 13, 2025 | Mar 14, 2013 | Seed | 5397 | |
Jul 12, 2024 | Dec 18, 2018 | Series D | 3628 | |
Jul 02, 2024 | Feb 06, 2017 | Series C | 5268 |
Team profile of BMW i Ventures
BMW i Ventures has a team of 8 members including 4 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States and Germany. BMW i Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of all team members in BMW i Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Mountain View | |||
Partner | Munich | - | - | |
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | Regensburg | - | - |
Co-investors of BMW i Ventures
Over the past 15 years, 842 investors have co-invested in BMW i Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before BMW i Ventures: Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital and 324 others have invested in rounds before BMW i Ventures. There are 7 companies where Y Combinator has invested before BMW i Ventures and 5 companies where Sequoia Capital has invested before BMW i Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of BMW i Ventures: 176 investors entered a company along with BMW i Ventures. These include investors like Toyota Ventures (4 companies).
- Invested after BMW i Ventures: A total of 340 investors have invested in BMW i Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SVB (4 companies), SoftBank Vision Fund (3 companies) and Climate Investment (3 companies).
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