Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series B |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Germany • Singapore • Asia • Vietnam • Thailand |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $1,500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is the corporate venture capital division of Hubert Burda Media, focusing on growth-stage investing in the digital technology and media sectors. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, BPI backs entrepreneurs with the aim of building global category leaders and creating long-term capital gains. Unlike other funds, BPI operates free from the rigid limitations of holding periods and certain other fund structures, enabling them to support growth opportunities at various stages of development. The fund specializes in equity investments with a minimum investment threshold of 100,000 and a maximum of 1,500,000, maintaining 1,500,000 as their investment sweet spot. BPI's portfolio transcends a wide array of industries, including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), IT & TMT, Media, Business Solutions, Retail & E-Commerce, Insurance & InsurTech, Logistics & Distribution, Healthcare & Wellness, Investment Management, Mobile, and Consumer. Dominant in the fund's specialty are Seed and Series B funding rounds, reflecting its commitment to support companies right from their nascent stage through to more mature phases of business growth. The firm prides itself on following a flexible approach to investing, which is evident from their growing portfolio of innovative companies that cover various sectors like AI & Data, Fintech, Brand led commerce (DTC), Marketplace, Platform, Cybersecurity, and more as shown on their active website. Their recent news updates and articles further illustrate their involvement and insights across these varied sectors, from doubling down on investments like Aleph Alpha, a German AI leader, to exploring marketing landscapes and the impact of GenAI on the Fintech ecosystem. BPI's team comprises industry experts and experienced investment professionals who span across regions such as Europe and Asia.