Bosch Ventures launches new 250 million euro fund for start-ups

With its sixth fund, Bosch Ventures is focusing on co-innovation with young technology companies.

Stuttgart, May 8, 2025 - Bosch Ventures, the corporate venture capital subsidiary of technology group Bosch, has launched a new startup fund with a volume of 250 million euros. Despite global economic uncertainties, the company is sending a clear signal: innovation and technological transformation remain key areas of investment.

Sixth fund to promote disruptive technologies

Since its foundation in 2007, Bosch Ventures has made more than 100 investments worldwide. With the sixth fund that has now been launched, the company is focusing on young technology companies with high potential for innovation and market change - particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, climate tech, software and health tech.

Startups can use disruptive technologies to drive innovation and strengthen economic growth. Startups are important co-innovation partners for us. Our aim is to support them not only with capital, but also with expertise and access to markets.

Dr. Stefan Hartung, CEO Bosch

Globally active - locally networked

Bosch Ventures is present in the international technology hotspots, including Tel Aviv, Boston, Shanghai, Sunnyvale, Stuttgart and Frankfurt, and examines more than 2,000 start-ups every year. This results in 6-10 targeted investments per year, which are supplemented by operational support. The portfolio currently comprises over 60 active investments.

Open Bosch: a bridge between start-ups and the Group

With the Open Bosch program, the company has been bringing start-ups into contact with its own business units at an early stage since 2018. This enables founders to quickly become partners, customers or suppliers of Bosch. In turn, Bosch gains access to new technologies and impetus for internal product development.

Successful exits and strong portfolio companies

Bosch Ventures has recorded several successful exits, including Xometry (on-demand marketplace for industrial manufacturing) and IonQ (listed quantum computing pioneer). Other investments include Aleph Alpha, Arduino, Quantum Motion, Syntiant, Motive and Jin Sheng.