Bertelsmann India Investments
Corporate VCNoida · Series A–Late Stage · 23 people tracked
Investment thesis
BII is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund investing directly from its balance sheet as the strategic Indian investment arm of Bertelsmann. It focuses on early growth-stage tech startups across sectors such as healthtech, fintech, agritech, and edtech, backing companies from Series A through Series C. Initial cheques range from $5M to $15M and can scale to $40M as companies grow. With $500 million committed over five years, the firm partners with leading VCs, maintains reserves for follow-on support, and positions itself as a long-term growth partner offering global reach with local insight.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:India×2
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLendingkart provides unsecured business loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India through a fully online application and digital KYC process, using bank statements for assessment and disbursing funds within a few days.
Fintech
Shiprocket is an end-to-end technology platform that simplifies logistics, checkout, payments, fulfillment, and cross-border trade for Indian e-commerce merchants and MSMEs.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSNot stated, IN
Saahil Goel(MD & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bertelsmann India Investments invest at?
- Bertelsmann India Investments invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Bertelsmann India Investments's typical check size?
- Bertelsmann India Investments typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
- What sectors does Bertelsmann India Investments focus on?
- Bertelsmann India Investments focuses on AgTech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Bertelsmann India Investments located?
- Bertelsmann India Investments is headquartered in Noida, IN.
- Does Bertelsmann India Investments lead rounds?
- Yes, Bertelsmann India Investments leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBertelsmann India Investments: Focusing On Series A To C Investments | Rohit Sood | Startup Central
ET NOW · Rohit Sood
What Is The Evolving Role Of VCs ? Know From Pankaj Makkar, MD, Bertelsmann India Investments
CNBC-TV18 · Pankaj Makkar
Pankaj Makkar Of Bertelsmann India Investments On The Unicorn Boom In India | CNBC TV18
CNBC-TV18 · Pankaj Makkar
Bertelsmann India Investments MD Pankaj Makkar on edtech bets
TechCircle · Pankaj Makkar
Capital Insider Series| Episode 5 with Pankaj Makkar, MD, Bertelsmann India Investments
Entrepreneur India · Pankaj Makkar
Pankaj Makkar, Bertelsmann India Investments, on Investing in Growth Stage Startups
The Neon Show · Pankaj Makkar
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