08-05-2025
Bosch Ventures introduces €250 mn fund to fuel startup innovation
Bosch, a global technology and service provider, announced the launch of a new €250 million fund through its
venture capital
arm,
Bosch Ventures
. The fund will invest in startups focused on energy efficiency and artificial intelligence, aiming to foster technological progress and drive economic growth.
Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, said: 'For one thing, our investments in startups promote technological progress in business and society, and for another, this collaboration also benefits our divisions," Hartung said. "With disruptive technologies, startups can boost innovation in a way that delivers important growth impetus for a country's economy. That is why we want to remain a reliable partner for the startup sector worldwide, even in an adverse business environment.'
A step to drive innovation
Since 2007, Bosch Ventures has been strategically located in technology hotspots across China, Germany, Israel, and the U.S., screening over 2,000 startups annually and investing in six to ten carefully selected companies, while also running the
Open Bosch program
to facilitate early-stage collaborations between startups and Bosch's operating units. With a portfolio of over 60 active investments, Bosch Ventures supports successful exits like IPOs, and has invested in companies such as Xometry, IonQ, Quantum Motion, Arduino, and Aleph Alpha, demonstrating its global reach and diverse investment areas.
