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Bertelsmann Investments

Bertelsmann Investments is a global investment platform dedicated to driving best-in-class returns and encouraging entrepreneurship worldwide.

Overview

Bertelsmann Investments is a global investment platform dedicated to driving best-in-class returns and encouraging entrepreneurship worldwide. It partners with leading entrepreneurs and venture funds across stages and sectors, operating dedicated funds in India, China, Europe, the US, and other growth regions. It bundles Bertelsmann’s venture capital activities and the Bertelsmann Next growth unit, which houses incubation efforts and buy-and-build strategies.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2016

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Germany

City

Gutersloh

Corporate office

Gutersloh, Germany

Principals

Carsten Coesfeld

Member of the Executive Board Bertelsmann and CEO Bertelsmann Investments

Deniz Pielsticker

CFO Bertelsmann Investments

Hilke Heise

Chief People Officer Bertelsmann Investments

Annabelle Long

Managing Partner BAI

Pankaj Makkar

Managing Director BII

Thomas Lueke

Managing Partner futurepresent

Thorsten Wirkes

Managing Director BHI

Timo Süllwold

Head of FP&A

Niklas Klocke

Head of M&A

Jan Hölkemann

Head of Communications

Jan-Henrik Sander-Wulf

Chief of Staff

Tim Schneider

Partner at BHI

Sector focus

Venture Capital

Frequently asked questions

What stages does Bertelsmann Investments target?

The firm focuses on early-stage startups, growth rounds, and pre-IPO opportunities.

Where is Bertelsmann Investments headquartered?

Headquarters are located in Gutersloh, Germany.

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