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News

BPI invests in Kaleidoscope

15 July 2025

BPI co-leads Kaleidoscope’s Series A to pioneer a new era in science and tech audio storytelling.

Promptah #3

23 June 2025

We are proud to share the launch of edition #3 of our Promptah magazine, which Steffi Czerny and BPI’s CEO Christian Teichmann have been working on over the last months,...

BPI backs leading second-hand bike marketplace Buycycle

03 June 2025

BPI is excited to share our investment in Buycycle, the leading global second-hand marketplace for premium and performance bikes.

BPI invests in Kaleidoscope

Post on 15 July 2025

BPI co-leads Kaleidoscope’s Series A to pioneer a new era in science and tech audio storytelling.

Promptah #3

Post on 23 June 2025

We are proud to share the launch of edition #3 of our Promptah magazine, which Steffi Czerny and BPI’s CEO Christian Teichmann have been working on over the last months,...

BPI backs leading second-hand bike marketplace Buycycle

Post on 03 June 2025

BPI is excited to share our investment in Buycycle, the leading global second-hand marketplace for premium and performance bikes.

Perspectives

Why we invested: Kaleidoscope

13 October 2025 by Friedrich von Wulffen

At BPI, we invest in companies building for the future, and Kaleidoscope is doing exactly that: creating a new category in podcasting that combines editorial integrity with cultural relevance.

Deep dive: Why we’re investing in the engines of circularity

02 October 2025 by Luisa Düsberg & Lena Nedebock

From a growth VC perspective, we hold an optimistic outlook on the emergence of both local and regional frontrunners originating from Indonesia, recognizing its expansive market potential for accommodating multiple...

Why we invested: Buycycle

29 July 2025 by Friedrich von Wulffen

At Burda Principal Investments, we’re always searching for next-generation marketplaces that solve structural inefficiencies while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Why we invested: Kaleidoscope

Post on 13 October 2025

At BPI, we invest in companies building for the future, and Kaleidoscope is doing exactly that: creating a new category in podcasting that combines editorial integrity with cultural relevance.

Deep dive: Why we’re investing in the engines of circularity

Post on 02 October 2025

From a growth VC perspective, we hold an optimistic outlook on the emergence of both local and regional frontrunners originating from Indonesia, recognizing its expansive market potential for accommodating multiple...

Why we invested: Buycycle

Post on 29 July 2025

At Burda Principal Investments, we’re always searching for next-generation marketplaces that solve structural inefficiencies while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Why we invested: Amboss

Post on 13 May 2025

Our investment in AMBOSS marks BPI’s second under our later growth strategy. Here's why we are excited to join AMBOSS on their journey to digitally empower the next generation of...

The Rise of Space Tech

Post on 03 May 2025

We share our insights and hypotheses on the space industry. Finally, we outline the trends and opportunities we find most exciting.

Why we invested: Imperia

Post on 11 April 2025

Imperia is transforming supply chain management with its AI-powered SaaS platform, enabling businesses to optimise procurement and inventory planning in real time. This investment aligns with our focus on scalable,...

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