BMW i Ventures

Check out our own Samantha Huang on the latest episode of Pioneering the Future, a Femme Lead podcast hosted by the extraordinary Alexandra Ciobotaru N?rballe. Dive into an engaging conversation with Samantha as she shares her insights into the impact of early-stage investments in AI, big data, industry 4.0, mobility innovation, and sustainability. ?? Samantha shares her inspiring career journey from law and research to venture capital and offers actionable advice for succeeding in the fast-paced VC ecosytem. ?? What you’ll learn: ? the trends shaping the future of transportation and sustainability ? insights into emerging opportunities in mobility and innovation ? how to navigate career transitions and make your mark in venture capital ? the role of community and diversity in driving impactful investments As a dedicated advocate for diversity and empowerment, Samantha’s work with the Asian Law Caucus and the Emerging Venture Capitalists Association makes her a true trailblazer in the field. Don’t miss her insights and inspiration! ??? Tune in now and get ready to be inspired by one of the new leading voices in tech and investment! ?? Check out the episode:

Congratulations to our portfolio company Skylo on being recognized by Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Awards in the Space and Telecom category! ??? This recognition highlights Skylo's groundbreaking work in satellite connectivity and its potential to transform industries. We're proud to support Skylo as they continue to innovate and make a global impact.

We're thrilled to unveil the newly redesigned BMW i Ventures website! ?? The new site shares more about our investment focus and how we partner with innovative companies to reimagine the future of automotive. Explore our portfolio and learn about the types of startups we're supporting. Check it out and let us know what you think!

?? The future of venture capital needs bold ideas, strong voices, and a focus on impact. This is why we are excited about our own?Inga G. Grieger?participating in an inspiring discussion at the?#INNOVEIT?conference in Helsinki, organized and hosted by the?#EITCommunity?as part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). ? The panel will look at the changing role of venture capital (VC) in fostering innovation and positive change: ?? Diversity in investment: How can we tackle unconscious bias and the underrepresentation of women in the VC industry? Greater diversity at the investment table leads to smarter decisions and more innovative outcomes. ?? Redefining success: Financial returns alone are no longer the only measure of success. We will look at how social and environmental impacts are reshaping the definition of success in the VC sector. ?? Non-traditional backgrounds: Investors with technical and scientific expertise bring new perspectives to new technologies. We will discuss why these non-traditional backgrounds are key to identifying breakthrough innovations. ?

?? Our Scott Walbrun will be participating in a panel discussion on OEMs' approaches to carbon neutrality in the mobility sector at the Plug and Play Tech Center 9th Mobility Innovators Forum. The panel will be on 11/6 (Wed) from 1:40pm-2:00pm PDT. Moderated by Kishor Veerashekar of Plug and Play, the panel will delve into: ? The challenges of scaling electrification ? The role of collaboration with startups ? Exciting emerging technologies For more details ?

?? Check out our own Brian Wei on the Machine Minds podcast. On the podcast, host?Greg Toroosian?and Brian discuss BMW I Ventures' investment thesis, what he sees in the market, and sectors and companies he is excited about.? ?? ?? ?? To listen to the podcast go?here https://lnkd.in/gA4NQSAd

Congratulations to actnano, Inc. on securing an additional $3M in Series C funding from Ericsson Ventures! This strategic investment highlights the growing importance of advanced surface protection technologies in key areas like 5G, AI, and IoT. We're proud to support actnano's journey as they redefine electronics protection and empower the next generation of devices and systems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grKYbrdm

?? Tune in on Thursday, October 10th, at 9:00 a.m. PT for an episode of Venture with Grace, featuring our colleague Scott Walbrun. He and Grace Gong will discuss the intersection of #AI and #automotive technology, the future of #mobility, and #deeptech commercialization. Don't miss it!

Check out BMW i Ventures highlighted by PitchBook as a leading investor in autonomous driving in a recent article on the sector. ?? As the #autonomousvehicle industry continues to evolve, it's clear that autonomous technology will be a key part of commercial transportation. At BiV, we support visionary entrepreneurs and companies revolutionizing transportation and logistics. We believe that autonomous vehicles have the potential to transform the supply chain and create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. ?? More here ?

Another outstanding #ClimateWeekNYC is in the books! Allen Chen and our team co-hosted an investor dinner with TDK Ventures focusing on the Future of Energy. We had a thought-provoking discussion about the opportunities and challenges in the energy and climate space with a group of early and growth-stage climate investors. Thanks to everyone who attended, including Joshua Rubnitz, Adam Erlichman, Anil Achyuta from TDK Ventures as well as Alejandro Solé with TechEnergy Ventures, Ethan Medlin with Wollemi Capital, Julie Greco with Energy Capital Ventures, Michael Gillespie, MD with RA Capital Management, Oliver Sweeney with Lightrock, Stella Liu with Third Derivative, Noah Sumait with Energy Impact Partners and Tobias Seikel with Planet A Ventures. ?????? #ClimateWeekNYC #FutureofEnergy #Sustainability