Investing in Venture Worldwide
Bertelsmann Investments is a partner to entrepreneurs across stages and sectors, through both direct investments and investments in venture funds. We are operator investors – we understand founder teams and help them grow.
Our Funds
& Partnerships
BAI
Bertelsmann Asia Investments is a leading venture capital fund in China, backed by BI and other leading global LPs. Since 2008, the BAI team has invested in more than 200 portfolios, including 18+ IPOs and 40+ unicorns. BAI has two main focuses: China-based global companies and Chinese domestic companies. The fund partners with and empowers outstanding Chinese companies and entrepreneurs in sectors including retail, fintech, entertainment, supply chain, and technology.
BII
Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund dedicated to backing pioneering entrepreneurs in India’s startup ecosystem. Established in 2012, BII focuses on early growth stage investments (Series A to D) with 100% leading the first round of investment, and is committed to being partners in growth. BII has invested in category-defining companies including Eruditus, Licious, Shiprocket, Pepperfry, AgroStar, Rozana, Nat Habit, and Univest.
To our founders, Bertelsmann Investments offers an unprecedented network of hundreds of companies in different verticals and market leading positions across the globe.
Annabelle Long
Managing Partner, BAI
BHI
Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments is a sector-focused fund investing in early-stage healthcare technology companies in North America and Europe. With Bertelsmann as its sole limited partner, it leverages the existing Bertelsmann healthcare ecosystem and operates on a long-term horizon, providing active support and building lasting partnerships with entrepreneurs.
General Catalyst
A storied VC powerhouse backing transformative companies like Stripe, Airbnb, and HubSpot, shaping industries with enduring impact.
Morningside Ventures
A top early-stage investor in Asia famed for transformative bets like Xiaomi.
SV Angel
A legendary early-stage fund that’s been behind game-changing startups like Twitter and Airbnb.
Liquid 2
One of the most successful SF-based first check investors of the last decade, founded by Joe Montana and advised by Paul Graham.
Nebular
A rising star among emerging managers making concentrated investments in the US and Europe.
HFØ
The most selective AI residency for repeat founders.
Frst
A pioneering VC backing ambitious French founders from day one with conviction.
Helion
A renowned early-stage investor which played a key role in shaping India's startup ecosystem.
Canary
The early-stage fund of choice for Brazil's best founders, managed and founded by entrepreneurs.
…and many more
Venture has been an integral part of Bertelsmann for over two decades. As a family business, our structure enables us to take a long-term view, investing in the best funds globally.
Carsten Coesfeld
Member of the Executive Board Bertelsmann and CEO Bertelsmann Investments