BMW-backed venture investor focused on technology shaping the automotive ecosystem, including manufacturing, supply-chain resilience and visibility, sustainability and physical and agentic AI.
BMW i Ventures invests in high-potential technologies connected with automotive and industrial transformation. Its published approach covers seed through Series B in North America and Europe, with dedicated manufacturing, supply-chain and sustainability interests. In April 2026 it announced closing a $300M third fund focused on AI across the automotive ecosystem. The firm describes support through technical expertise, business development and BMW relationships, while retaining investment decision-making independence. Selected investment examples: Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace included among the firm's portfolio examples. Listed investment example; company status and ownership should be distinguished. Fox Robotics: Industrial robotics business referenced in the firm's founder-support material. Official sources: BMW i Ventures — Firm and portfolio examples: https://www.bmwiventures.com/ BMW i Ventures — Investment strategy and support: https://www.bmwiventures.com/about-us BMW i Ventures — Fund III announcement, April 2026: https://www.bmwiventures.com/news/bmw-i-ventures-closes-300m-fund-iii-to-back-ai-across-the-automotive-ecosystem