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

Partner

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 Self-driving

embotech

Series B in 2024
embotech AG, founded in 2013 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software solutions for autonomous systems that focus on numerical optimization. Their flagship product, FORCES Pro, allows for the effective design of complex control systems by solving intricate optimization problems rapidly. The software has diverse applications, including the control of wind turbines, collision-free motion planning for autonomous drones, the enhancement of advanced driver assistance systems, and enabling precise landings for spacecraft on other planets, as well as the retrieval of reusable rockets. Embotech caters to various sectors, including automotive, energy, and robotics, positioning itself as a leader in creating advanced decision-making technologies essential for future autonomous systems.

Recogni

Series C in 2024
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.

May Mobility

Series D in 2023
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

Fox Robotics

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics specializes in autonomous pallet workflows, enhancing safety and productivity in warehouses throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company develops and manufactures the FoxBot, the world's first autonomous trailer loader and unloader, which allows for the automated loading and unloading of trailers. Fox Robotics' self-driving forklifts significantly boost workplace productivity, reportedly increasing efficiency by two to three times. These forklifts are designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, enabling businesses to automate their operations while also minimizing environmental impact.

May Mobility

Series C in 2022
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

Kodiak Robotics

Series B in 2021
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing autonomous systems specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in autonomous vehicles, information technology, software, logistics, and robotics. Kodiak Robotics designs self-driving trucks that are capable of operating on highway routes, employing advanced sensor fusion systems and lightweight mapping techniques. By enabling vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving, Kodiak aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

Recogni

Series B in 2021
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.

Recogni

Series A in 2019
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.

May Mobility

Series A in 2019
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

May Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.
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