bmp Ventures
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bmp Ventures is one of Germany's old guard VC firms with genuine track record - 25 years of venture capital experience, 11 funds, over 250 investments, 120 exits and more than 15 IPOs. That's not fluff, that's real dealflow. The Komoot exit to Bending Spoons in March 2025 was solid, and they've had other decent wins like Flightright. What's interesting is their heavy focus on cleantech/materials science - they're not chasing the latest AI hype but betting on industrial deep tech that actually solves problems. The fact that they manage government funds (Saxony-Anhalt) gives them patient capital but also bureaucratic constraints. Their average holding period is around 6 years - significantly longer for certain technologies, which is refreshing in a world of quick-flip VCs. Oliver Borrmann's been at this since 1997 and actually knows how to build companies, not just write checks.
- —Best for: Deep tech, cleantech, and B2B software founders who want patient capital and genuine operational support
- —Watch out for: Slower decision-making due to government fund mandates and less tolerance for pure software plays
- —Known for: Solid exits, long-term partnerships, and backing unsexy but profitable German engineering companies
Founded in 1997, bmp Ventures invests in firms operating in the fintech & legaltech, mobility & automotive, cleantech & planet positive, life sciences & e-health, media & gaming, industry & deep-tech, and digital solutions sectors. Since 1997 they invest Smart Money in Early-Stage and Growth Startups with innovative technological approaches. They look for companies that create sustainable and profitable businesses.
Bmp Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Series A stages in Germany based startups. Their sweet spot is between 1.5-5 million EUR per funding round, with total investments up to 15 million EUR, often as lead investor starting from 500,000 EUR. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Life Sciences.
Oliver Borrmann founded bmp Ventures in 1997 and has been leading the company as Managing Partner from day one. After graduating in economics from University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, he started as a consultant at HBS Consulting Partners and founded bmp Management Consultants GmbH, the predecessor company of bmp Ventures AG. He has financed and supported over 150 startups and also has experience from over 50 trade sales and IPOs.
Andreas van Bon has been bmp Ventures' CFO since 1999. He has 25 years of experience in startup financing. Before joining bmp Ventures, he worked in corporate finance at a financial institution for eight years. During his studies, Andreas founded his first startup, which he later sold.
Limited information available about background, but serves as one of the key managing partners at bmp Ventures according to organizational charts and team listings.
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