BASF Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Manufacturing
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, BASF ranks #91 globally and #8 in Germany. It ranks #24 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #3 in the Manufacturing subindustry.
BASF Startup Activity Metrics
BASF has supported 64 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $2.9 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore BASF's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
BASF has deployed more than $445 million in startup investments through BASF Venture Capital and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 64 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Foodtech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm BASF Venture Capital has invested in over 63 startups since it was founded in 2001.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment, and Software & Data, categories where BASF's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where BASF-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with BASF. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
BASF Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
BASF engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 64 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with BASF
BASF's top 5 associated startups have raised 63% of the $2.9 billion raised in the last ten years across all 64 associated startups, led by Group14 Technologies at $1.2 billion. BASF is associated with 63 active startups and 1 exit. BASF Venture Capital supports the largest number of startups, with 63 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Globalization Partners | SB 504 | Software & Data | Boston | Program Investment | BASF Venture Capital |
 Group14 Technologies | SB 483 | Energy & Environment | Woodinville | Program Investment | BASF Venture Capital |
 Aspen Aerogels | SB 478 | Energy & Environment | Northborough | Program Investment | BASF Venture Capital |
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