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Fund profile

BASF Venture Capital

BASF Venture Capital

Germany

Not leading

About

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is the corporate venture arm of BASF, focused on investing in early to mid-stage companies that align with the group's strategic priorities. Established in 2001, BVC targets innovative sectors including decarbonization, circular economy, agricultural technology (AgTech), new materials, digitization, and disruptive business models. Its global presence spans key hubs like Mannheim, Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Sao Paulo, enabling it to connect startups with BASF's extensive network of research, partners, and clients worldwide. BVC manages an evergreen fund of approximately €250 million, which allows for flexibility in investment timelines. Typically, it engages in seed to Series B rounds, emphasizing strategic alignment with BASF’s core business areas. The venture team collaborates closely with portfolio companies, providing not only financial backing but also access to BASF's industry expertise and resources, helping startups scale and penetrate new markets. The firm's portfolio includes diverse ventures such as IntelliSense.io (AI for industrial efficiency), Computomics (predictive breeding in agriculture), and Essentium (industrial 3D printing). Additionally, BVC has invested in various technology funds, including partnerships with accelerators like Alchemist to stay connected with emerging trends and innovations. Led by a team of seasoned professionals across multiple continents, BVC's approach focuses on fostering innovation that contributes to sustainability and future-ready solutions for the chemical and broader industrial sectors.

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Average check

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Natural Resources
Other
Social media
Sports & Fitness

Geo focus

Israel
Europe
USA
Canada

Highlights

$2M

Historical average check

$51.7M

Historical max check

April 2024

Last investment date

81

Investments

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

AI & Deep Tech

Agritech & Farming

Fintech & Financial services

Biotech

Natural Resources

CleanTech & Sustainability

Energy & Utilities

Food & Beverage

Social media

Sports & Fitness

Healthtech & Wellness

Other

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Website

basf.de

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