Bertelsmann Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Social & Leisure · Entertainment
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Bertelsmann ranks #23 globally and #3 in Germany. It ranks #2 in the Social & Leisure industry and #2 in the Entertainment subindustry.
Bertelsmann Startup Activity Metrics
Bertelsmann has supported 247 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $13.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore Bertelsmann's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Bertelsmann has deployed more than $1.3 billion in startup investments through BDMI – Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (until 2025-06-10) and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 247 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm BDMI – Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (until 2025-06-10) has invested in over 194 startups since it was founded in 2006.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Social & Leisure, and Fintech, categories where Bertelsmann's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Bertelsmann-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Bertelsmann. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Bertelsmann Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Bertelsmann engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 247 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann's top 5 associated startups have raised 55% of the $13.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 247 associated startups, led by Mistral AI at $4.6 billion. Bertelsmann is associated with 243 active startups and 4 exits. BDMI – Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (until 2025-06-10) supports the largest number of startups, with 194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mistral AI | SB 747 | Software & Data | Paris | Program Investment | Bertelsmann Investments |
 Shiprocket | SB 699 | Software & Data | New Delhi | Program Investment | Bertelsmann India Investments |
 Acorns | SB 687 | Fintech | Irvine | Program Investment | BDMI – Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (until 2025-06-10) |
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