BAI Capital

Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), established in January 2008, is the investment arm of Bertelsmann AG, managing over 3 billion USD in funds. Based in Beijing with an additional office in Shanghai, BAI focuses on direct investments and fund of funds, targeting early-stage to growth-stage companies. The firm emphasizes sectors such as fintech, consumer upgrades, new media, education, electronic commerce, and mobile healthcare. BAI aims to support market frontrunners and innovators, leveraging Bertelsmann's extensive global resources to facilitate the growth of its portfolio companies. With a long-term and strategic investment approach, BAI primarily focuses on opportunities in the United States, Asia—especially China—and Europe.

Jason Ding

Partner

Zhao Penglan

Managing Director

Will Wang

Vice President

William Zhao

Vice President

Past deals in Iraq

Babel Bank

Series B in 2022
Babel Bank is a prominent financial institution operating in the blockchain sector, with its headquarters in Iraq. The company specializes in providing a range of cryptocurrency financial services tailored for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients globally. These services include cryptocurrency deposits, credit facilities, structured asset management, prime brokerage, and derivatives strategies. Babel Bank has extended its reach across the Asian market, with branches in major cities such as Singapore, Beijing, and Seoul. It has forged strong partnerships with leading institutions, including exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining organizations worldwide. The core team at Babel Bank comprises professionals with backgrounds in top-tier financial institutions and technology companies, bringing significant expertise to the cryptocurrency space. The firm has garnered support from distinguished venture capital funds and completed a Pre-A round of financing in March 2020, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Babel Bank

Series A in 2021
Babel Bank is a prominent financial institution operating in the blockchain sector, with its headquarters in Iraq. The company specializes in providing a range of cryptocurrency financial services tailored for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients globally. These services include cryptocurrency deposits, credit facilities, structured asset management, prime brokerage, and derivatives strategies. Babel Bank has extended its reach across the Asian market, with branches in major cities such as Singapore, Beijing, and Seoul. It has forged strong partnerships with leading institutions, including exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining organizations worldwide. The core team at Babel Bank comprises professionals with backgrounds in top-tier financial institutions and technology companies, bringing significant expertise to the cryptocurrency space. The firm has garnered support from distinguished venture capital funds and completed a Pre-A round of financing in March 2020, further solidifying its position in the industry.
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