Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | HealthTech (& Fitness) |
Stages | Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO, Turnaround, Recapitalization, PIPE |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Canada • Australia • Germany • Japan • Singapore • Hong Kong • Europe • Asia • Vietnam • Thailand |
Volante Capital Advisors, LLC, operating under the brand Burda Principal Investments (BPI), is a venture capital fund headquartered in Arabellastrasse 23, Munich, DE-81925, Germany. The fund specializes in growth-stage investing and focuses on long-term capital gains, rather than being bound by the limitations of holding periods and other traditional fund structures, giving them the flexibility to support growth opportunities at various stages of development. With a strong emphasis on sectors such as HealthTech & Fitness, BPI brings together a diverse portfolio including investments in different industries such as AI & Data, FinTech, Direct-to-Consumer commerce, Marketplaces, Cybersecurity, and other innovative sectors across regions like Europe, South East Asia, the UK, Australia, and the US. Their investment thesis revolves around backing entrepreneurs who are building global category leaders and generating enduring capital gains. They are committed to their portfolio companies, evident from public declarations such as increasing investments in existing companies like Aleph Alpha and supporting BillEase through Series C Rounds. BPI also engages actively in knowledge sharing and networking through hosting events and participating in partnerships with innovation hubs, such as UnternehmerTUM and the XPRENEURS incubator, to expand their Investor Network. Their expertise in equity investment is applied in expansion, later stage, MBO/LBO, turnaround, recapitalization, and PIPE deals. Additionally, BPI emphasizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability as part of their investment strategy, demonstrating their commitment to not only financial success but also to creating a positive impact on society and the environment.