WE ARE BERTELSMANN
INDIA INVESTMENTS

USD 800 MN AUM
100% Lead Investors
500 MN BII Latest Fund II
Focus Stage Series
B&C
Up to 40 MN Investment
per Company
03 Unicorns
and counting

BERTELSMANN

Founded in 1839, Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company with more than 80,000 employees that operates in about 50 countries around the world.The company generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2023 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

BERTELSMANN
INVESTMENTS

Bertelsmann Investments (BI) brings together Bertelsmann's global venture capital activities and the Bertelsmann Next growth area. The venture capital arm includes the Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI) funds as well as selected funds and direct investments in Europe, the USA, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa, among others.

YOUR GROWTH PARTNERS

Since 2012, we’ve been more than just investors - we’re your partners in growth. BII is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund, backing game-changing companies like Eruditus, Licious, Shiprocket, Lendingkart, Letstransport and many more. We don’t just invest; we believe in building long-term relationships. That’s why we invest directly from our Balance Sheet, offering unwavering support and a shared vision for the future.

With $500 million committed over the next five years, we’re here for the long run. Our focus is on early growth-stage tech startups, spanning sectors like healthtech, fintech, agritech, edtech, and beyond. From Series A to D, we tailor our strategy to your unique journey, with initial investments from USD 2-5 million, scaling up to USD 20 million as you grow.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work alongside leading VCs and entrepreneurs, maintaining a dynamic reserve to ensure continued support for standout companies. As the strategic investment arm of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA in India, we bring a global perspective and deep expertise in the Indian startup ecosystem.

At BII, we don’t just invest in businesses—we believe in their potential, standing by founders and teams every step of the way. We are a trusted long-term partner for best-in-class entrepreneurs and investors in the global venture capital industry.

"As a venture capitalist, my greatest joy comes from working with resilient founders. I see entrepreneurs tackling tough challenges with innovation to build strong businesses step by step. Their passion and vision are what India needs, and that’s what drives me."

- Pankaj Makkar

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OUR PEOPLE

Pankaj Makkar, Managing Director / Head - Bertelsmann India Investments

Pankaj Makkar

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Rohit Sood, Partner at Bertelsmann India Investments (BII)

Rohit Sood

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Image of Jayesh Bavle, Head of Finance at Bertelsmann India Investments

Jayesh Bavle

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image of Vaani Malik, Manager – Marketing & Communications at Bertelsmann India Investments

Vaani Malik

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image of Keshav Bagri, Vice Principal at Bertelsmann India Investments

Keshav Bagri

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Padmaja Sadagoban, Director & Finance at Bertelsmann Investments

Padmaja Sadagoban

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Carsten Coesfeld, Chief Executive Officer of Bertelsmann Investments

Carsten Coesfeld

Deniz Pielsticker, Chief Financial Officer of Bertelsmann Investments

Deniz Pielsticker

a woman wearing a floral blouse and matching pants

Shobhna Mohn

image of Tobia Menken, Vice President Corporate Controlling and Strategy at Bertelsmann India Investments

Tobia Menken

CULTIVATING SUCCESS,
BUILDING CONNECTIONS

BRUNCH LABS

BII Brunch Labs is a delectable blend of insights, anecdotes, and actionable advice from founders in a candid avatar! Discover the visionary leadership, innovative strategies, and untold stories that have transformed businesses into household names.

Ankur Warikoo, Founder at WebVeda
Pramath Sinha: Insights on Building Self-Sustaining Institutions

Pramath Sinha on building self-sustaining new-age institutions

Harshvardhan Lunia on Leveraging Data in Fintech Lending

Harshvardhan Lunia on leveraging data as the new fintech collateral

Tanmay Bhat on Viral and Influencer Marketing for Startups

Tanmay Bhat on Viral and Influencer Marketing for Startups

ENJOY LISTENING TO PODCASTS BY CHAMPION FOUNDERS & ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS?

INSIGHTS

Scimplify Secures $9.5 Million in Series A Funding Led by Omnivore and Bertelsmann
News | 09 August 2024
Scimplify Secures $9.5 Million in Series A Funding Led by Omnivore and Bertelsmann India Investments

Specialty chemical manufacturing startup Scimplify has successfully raised $9.5 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Omnivore, with participation from Bertelsmann India Investments and existing investors 3one4 Capital and Beenext.

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A cheerful group of people gathered on a badminton court
News | 07 August 2024
Billions serve and volley: High-stakes game at Bertelsmann Badminton Championship
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Future of Work: The Exciting New Story of Indian Startups
Blog | 18 December 2022
Future of Work: The Exciting New Story of Indian Startups
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