Bosch Ventures has announced a new $270 million investment fund dedicated to backing deep-tech startups, with an increased emphasis specifically on opportunities in North America.
The fund marks Bosch Ventures’ sixth since its inception in 2007. Although its investment mandate remains global, the firm has now clearly set its sights on the North American region for this latest round of funding. Despite economic uncertainties stemming from prolonged U.S.-China trade tensions, stock market fluctuations, and broader recession fears, Bosch Ventures Managing Director Ingo Ramesohl views the North American market as particularly vibrant.
“I see a lot of positive energy,” Ramesohl said, highlighting robust deal flow and sustained innovation. “People are not stopping to innovate and not stopping to disrupt. For me, that makes this an excellent moment to commit to new investments.”
Bosch Ventures maintains offices in several key global innovation hubs, including Silicon Valley, Boston, Germany, Tel Aviv, and China, and typically allocates between $5 million and $10 million per investment. Ramesohl anticipates deploying the new fund across approximately 20 to 25 startups, closely adhering to the investment strategies that previously brought Bosch Ventures success.
In terms of focus, the venture firm remains committed to sectors like automotive technology, climate solutions, cybersecurity, semiconductor production, energy efficiency, and enterprise software applications. Notably, the fund has identified substantial potential in generative artificial intelligence—particularly applications integrating AI tools within traditional manufacturing processes.
While generative AI is not an exclusive target, it complements broader AI integration efforts across Bosch’s entire portfolio, Ramesohl noted. Bosch has actively prioritized artificial intelligence since establishing its dedicated Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence in 2017. By late 2023, Bosch managed to integrate AI broadly into its product development and manufacturing operations.
“Generative AI is changing markets rapidly, opening the door for a multitude of new business models and innovative solutions,” Ramesohl said. He emphasized that the most significant impacts of AI, from Bosch’s perspective, lie primarily within industrial and operational sectors.
