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BASF Venture Capital

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Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2001

AUM

$250 M

Location

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 02 September, 2026

Profile

BASF Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, founded in 2001. The firm is part of BASF, a global chemical company, and focuses on investing in innovative technologies that align with BASF's strategic interests. The team is small, with Alexander Neumann-Loreck being a notable member. BASF Venture Capital differentiates itself by leveraging BASF's extensive industry expertise and global network to support its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in Series C rounds, with a focus on sectors such as food and agriculture technology, high tech, and enterprise applications. BASF Venture Capital has a global investment reach, including regions like Israel and Sweden. The firm co-invests with other notable funds, enhancing its investment capabilities. BASF Venture Capital manages several funds, including Brazil AgVentures II, with an AUM of $4 million launched in 2019.

Notable investments include Equinom - a company specializing in seed breeding, ESS - an energy storage solutions provider, and Applied Nano Surfaces - a company focused on surface technology. These investments highlight BASF Venture Capital's commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

Technology Security Agriculture Chemicals Electronics Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Software Industrial Robotics Transportation AI Energy Fintech Healthcare Services HealthTech

BASF Venture Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Brazil AgVentures II	Corporate VC (CVC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Transportation Energy HealthTech	Seed Series A Series B	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$4 M	December 2019

Contacts

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Markus Kamieth CEO

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Juan Alvarez Rosas RTV Northwest

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FAQs about BASF Venture Capital

Is BASF Venture Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

BASF Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is BASF Venture Capital located?

BASF Venture Capital is located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

When was BASF Venture Capital founded?

BASF Venture Capital was founded in 2001.

What sectors and industries does BASF Venture Capital invest in?

BASF Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, Security, Agriculture, Chemicals, Electronics, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Software, Industrial, Robotics, Transportation, AI, Energy, Fintech, Healthcare Services, HealthTech.

What is BASF Venture Capital geographical focus of investments?

BASF Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does BASF Venture Capital typically invest in?

BASF Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of BASF Venture Capital investment?

BASF Venture Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for BASF Venture Capital?

BASF Venture Capital has around $250m assets under management.

When was BASF Venture Capital last fund created?

BASF Venture Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-12-02

What are the contacts of BASF Venture Capital?

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