BASF Venture Capital

We are the corporate venture capital company of the BASF Group. Since 2001, we have been investing worldwide in young, fast-growing companies and funds related to current and future businesses of BASF.

By initiating collaborations between BASF units and start-ups, we create mutual value. We identify breakthrough innovations and generate new business opportunities for BASF. At the same time, we support our portfolio companies with deep industry expertise, access to international markets, and connections to BASF’s global network.

We invest and collaborate in fields that shape the future: CO2 reduction, the circular economy, new materials, biotechnology, as well as artificial intelligence and software solutions.

We typically invest after technological and market proof of concept has been established. Since our founding, we have covered the full spectrum of venture capital activities - from initial and follow-up investments to successful exits via M&A transactions and IPOs.