BMW i Ventures

BMW i Ventures, established in 2011, is the corporate venture capital arm of BMW Group, headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company invests globally in innovative, high-growth technology startups that align with BMW's current and future business, focusing on areas such as electric mobility, autonomous driving, digitalization, and sustainability across manufacturing, transportation, and services. BMW i Ventures provides series A and B-stage investments, typically ranging from EUR 500,000 to EUR 10 million, to support these companies' growth and ensure real-world impact.

Marcus Behrendt

Managing Partner

Allen Chen

Senior Associate

Margret Dupslaff

Associate

Baris Guzel

Principal

Michael Hammer

CFO

Uwe Higgen

Managing Director and Managing Partner

Samantha Huang

Principal

Thomas Molleker

Associate

Thao Nguyen

Senior Associate

Sohaila Ouffata

Director of Platform

Kasper Sage

Managing Partner

Tom Springer

Analyst

Scott Walbrun

Principal

Past deals in Aluminum

Phoenix Tailings

Series B in 2024
Phoenix Tailings Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that focuses on the recycling and re-mining of mining tailings and hazardous by-products, such as Bauxite Residue, to produce essential metal products. Founded in 2019, the company aims to extract strategic materials critical to various industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, biotechnology, and electronics. By treating mining and refining waste as new ore, Phoenix Tailings provides an innovative solution to eliminate hazardous environmental waste while creating primary metals sustainably and economically. This approach not only addresses the demand for metals in multiple sectors but also promotes environmentally friendly practices by offering carbon-free alternatives.
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