Bosch Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Hardware
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Bosch ranks #37 globally and #5 in Germany. It ranks #14 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #1 in the Hardware subindustry.
Bosch Startup Activity Metrics
Bosch has supported 126 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $19.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore Bosch's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Bosch has deployed more than $1.1 billion in startup investments through Bosch Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 126 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm Bosch Ventures has invested in over 118 startups since it was founded in 2007.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment, categories where Bosch's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Bosch-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Bosch. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Bosch Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Bosch engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 126 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Bosch
Bosch's top 5 associated startups have raised 60% of the $19.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 126 associated startups, led by WeRide at $4.8 billion. Bosch is associated with 115 active startups and 11 exits. Bosch Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Via | SB 623 | Software & Data | New York | Program Investment | Bosch Ventures |
 Xometry | SB 613 | Software & Data | Gaithersburg | Program Investment | Bosch Ventures |
 Claroty | SB 582 | Software & Data | New York | Program Investment | Bosch Ventures |
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