Bosch Ventures
Profile, fund size and portfolio
Bosch Ventures, legally Robert Bosch Venture Capital, is the venture arm of Robert Bosch GmbH. It takes minority stakes of 5 to 25 percent and runs a venture-client unit called Open Bosch.
- Single fundS1
- About EUR 250M (about USD 270M)
- Investments, per the firmS1
- 100+
- Active companies, per the firmS1
- 60+
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Snapshot
Data behind this graphic
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Series A to Series B |
| Sectors | AI and deep learning, Automation and electrification, Semiconductors and computing, Advanced manufacturing, Climate tech, Healthcare |
| Geography | United States 23, China 15, Israel 8, Germany 7, Other countries 12 (Entries on the firm portfolio page with a country (65 of 73)) |
| Offices | Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Boston, Sunnyvale, London |
Sources: S1 Bosch press release, sixth fund, 8 May 2025; S8 Bosch Ventures, portfolio page.
Data behind this graphic
| Item | Companies | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 23 | 35.4% |
| China | 15 | 23.1% |
| Israel | 8 | 12.3% |
| Germany | 7 | 10.8% |
| Other countries | 6 | 9.2% |
| Canada | 2 | 3.1% |
| France | 2 | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.1% |
Entries on the firm portfolio page with a country (65 of 73)
Sources: S1 Bosch press release, sixth fund, 8 May 2025; S8 Bosch Ventures, portfolio page.
Data behind this graphic
| Measure | Value | Unit | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline size | About EUR 250M (about USD 270M) | Single fund | Stated by the firm or its parent | S1 |
| Invested across five earlier funds (over EUR 1B) | 1,000+ | EUR millions | Reported in the press | S2 |
| Investments, per the firm (100 or more) | 100+ | investments | Stated by the firm | S1 |
| Active companies, per the firm (60 or more) | 60+ | companies | Stated by the firm | S1 |
| Entries on the firm portfolio page | 73 | entries | Counted from the firm's own list | S8 |
Sources: S1 Bosch press release, sixth fund, 8 May 2025; S2 Boersen-Zeitung interview with Ingo Ramesohl, 2024; S8 Bosch Ventures, portfolio page.
Where it invests and who leads it
Geography
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Offices
- Stuttgart
- Frankfurt
- Shanghai
- Tel Aviv
- Boston
- Sunnyvale
- London
Portfolio companies by regionS1S8
Entries on the firm portfolio page with a country (65 of 73)
LeadersS13
- Ingo RamesohlManaging DirectorFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Philipp RoseManaging DirectorFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Gitte BedfordVice PresidentFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Ayelet EdreyVice President, Tel AvivFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Xiaoguang SunHead of ChinaFind on LinkedInFirm page
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Corporate venture capital with dedicated funds, plus the Open Bosch venture-client unit | Confirmed by two sources | S1S2 |
| Founded | 2007 | Confirmed by two sources | S1S2 |
| Sixth fund | About EUR 250M (about USD 270M at our conversion) | Single source | S1 |
| Invested across five earlier funds | Over EUR 1B | Single source | S2 |
| Leaders | Ingo Ramesohl and Philipp Rose, Managing Directors | Confirmed by two sources | S7 |
| Typical stake | 5 to 25 percent | Single source | S2 |
| Screening and investing | Screens 2,000 to 3,000 companies a year and invests in 5 to 10 | Single source | S2 |
| Offices | Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Boston, Sunnyvale, London | Single source | S1S7 |
| Investments | 100+, of which 60+ are active | Single source | S1 |
Overview
Bosch's venture arm takes equity stakes of 5 to 25 percent and runs the Open Bosch venture-client model, in which Bosch business units pilot startup products. Ingo Ramesohl said in 2020 that the innovation target ranks above the financial-return target.S2S4
Parent company
Robert Bosch GmbH is based in Gerlingen, Germany, and is foundation-owned. It makes mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology.S2
Funds and size
An interview in 2024 says total investment across five funds exceeded EUR 1B. Sizes of the first four funds are not published.S2
Stage and check size
Series A and B are the sweet spot. Bosch screens 2,000 to 3,000 companies a year and invests in five to ten. TechCrunch reported checks of USD 5M to 10M and 20 to 25 investments from the sixth fund. Holding periods run 8 to 10 years.S1S2
Sectors and themes
AI and deep learning, automation and digitalization, semiconductors and next-generation computing, advanced manufacturing and mobility. Themes include automation and electrification, climate tech and healthcare. The firm has also invested in quantum, including IonQ and Quantum Motion.S1S6
Geographies and offices
Offices in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Boston and Sunnyvale. A London office opened in 2026. The firm's portfolio page lists each company's headquarters country.S1S7S8
Portfolio
Bosch reports 100+ investments, of which 60+ are active. Named companies include IonQ, Xometry, Quantum Motion, Arduino, Aleph Alpha, Syntiant and Motive.S1
The firm's portfolio page lists 73 entries. By headquarters country: United States 23, China 15, Israel 8, Germany 7, Canada 2, France 2, United Kingdom 2, and one each in Italy, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore. Seven entries carry an IPO tag instead of a country, and one has none.S8
Exits
IonQ and Xometry have listed. Optomed listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Movidius was sold to Intel.S1S2
Co-investors and partnerships
The firm says it is in contact with all major global investors. Open Bosch adds 30 to 50 permanent collaborations a year.S2
Team
Leaders shown on the firm's team page, which lists about 30 people, include the following.S13
- Ingo RamesohlManaging Director
- Philipp RoseManaging Director
- Gitte BedfordVice President
- Ayelet EdreyVice President, Tel Aviv
- Xiaoguang SunHead of China
Investment activity
The firm invests in 5 to 10 companies a year. Its sixth fund was announced on 8 May 2025.S1S2
History
What different sources say
Common questions
Official pages
Read the firm's own pages for current information.
- Bosch Ventures home www.bosch.ventures
- Sixth fund announcement, 8 May 2025 www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/bosch-strengthens-startups-with-250-million-euro-fund-276096.html
- Portfolio www.bosch.ventures/portfolio
- Team www.bosch.ventures/team
Sources
- S1Bosch press release, sixth fund, 8 May 2025Firm
- S2Boersen-Zeitung interview with Ingo Ramesohl, 2024Press
- S4Mind the Chat interview with Ingo Ramesohl, about November 2020Press
- S5Bosch press release, fifth fund, 3 June 2022Firm
- S6Bosch Ventures, strategy pageFirm
- S7Bosch Ventures, team page and officesFirm
- S8Bosch Ventures, portfolio pageFirm
- S13Bosch Ventures, team pageFirm
Disclaimer and corrections
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