BayWa Venture GmbH
Overview
BayWa Venture GmbH is the corporate venture capital arm of BayWa AG, a global trading and services group. In February 2024, the firm was renamed AgriFoodTech Venture GmbH after forming an alliance with MULTIVAC and Bindewald + Gutting Mühlengruppe. BayWa AG remains the majority shareholder with a 51% stake. The firm functions as an early-stage investor and open innovation platform, focusing on investments in AgriFoodTech startups. Its investment areas include AgTech/BioTech, FoodTech (with a focus on alternative proteins), Circular Economy, and Automation & Digitalization. The existing portfolio of 12 companies was brought into the new alliance, with plans to expand to around 20 startups.
Portfolio Companies
1
Website
baywaventure.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spherag | Aug 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is BayWa Venture GmbH based?
BayWa Venture GmbH is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
When was BayWa Venture GmbH founded?
Founding year information for BayWa Venture GmbH is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does BayWa Venture GmbH have?
BayWa Venture GmbH has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in BayWa Venture GmbH's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spherag.
What was BayWa Venture GmbH's most recent investment shown here?
BayWa Venture GmbH's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Spherag in 2022.
What sectors does BayWa Venture GmbH focus on?
BayWa Venture GmbH focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does BayWa Venture GmbH focus on?
BayWa Venture GmbH typically invests at the Early stage.