In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, BMW ranks #22 globally and #2 in Germany. It ranks #2 in the Transportation industry and #1 in the Automotive subindustry.
BMW has supported 101 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $47.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.
BMW has deployed more than $610 million in startup investments through BMW i Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 101 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm BMW i Ventures has invested in over 100 startups since it was founded in 2011.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment, categories where BMW's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with BMW. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
BMW engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 101 startups in total based on our database.

BMW's top 5 associated startups have raised 69% of the $47.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 101 associated startups, led by Northvolt at $22.8 billion. BMW is associated with 91 active startups and 10 exits. BMW i Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 690 | Ecommerce & Retail | San Francisco | Program Investment | BMW i Ventures | |
| SB 643 | Ecommerce & Retail | London | Program Investment | BMW i Ventures | |
| SB 640 | Hardware & IoT | Campbell | Program Investment | BMW i Ventures | |
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