DLD Munich 2025

DLD 2025 brought together a vibrant community under the theme ‘Future Positive.’ We were proud to host three of our portfolio companies in the innovative materials space on stage.

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entrepreneurs, building global category leaders.

We invest to create long-term capital gains. Free of the rigid limitations of holding periods and other fund structures, we can support growth opportunities at various stages of development.

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AI & Data / Europe

Aleph Alpha

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Fintech / South east Asia

Billease

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Brand led commerce (DTC) / UK

Bloom & Wild

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Marketplace / South east Asia

Carsome

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Platform / Europe

Neotaste

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Cybersecurity / Europe

Nord Security

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Marketplace / US

Skillshare

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Other / Australia

Uluu

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Marketplace / Europe

Vinted

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Uluu aligns with Audi to reduce environmental impacts across the automotive manufacturing process.

The Female Company wins a 3m€ media budget in the SevenVentures Pitch competition.

NeoTaste is celebrating their biggest launch yet in London with over 1,000 restaurants joining.

News

BPI doubles down on Aleph Alpha

20 November 2024

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) has increased its investment in German AI leader Aleph Alpha.

BPI reaffirms commitment to BillEase in Series C Round

03 September 2024

We are excited to announce our continued support for BillEase, the Philippines’ leading digital consumer finance platform, in Series C Round led by TPG’s The Rise Fund.

BPI hosts Aleph Alpha at SuperAI Conference in Singapore

10 June 2024

Aleph Alpha announcing creance.ai JV with PWC

BPI co-leads Series B of Planet A Foods

Post on 06 December 2024

We are thrilled to announce our co-lead in the Series B funding round of Planet A Foods, an innovative food-tech company from Germany revolutionising the food ingredient industry.

BPI doubles down on Aleph Alpha

Post on 20 November 2024

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) has increased its investment in German AI leader Aleph Alpha.

BPI reaffirms commitment to BillEase in Series C Round

Post on 03 September 2024

We are excited to announce our continued support for BillEase, the Philippines’ leading digital consumer finance platform, in Series C Round led by TPG’s The Rise Fund.

BPI hosts Aleph Alpha at SuperAI Conference in Singapore

Post on 10 June 2024

Aleph Alpha announcing creance.ai JV with PWC

BPI leads equity round of Kasagi Labo

Post on 16 May 2024

The Singapore-based pioneering anime studio is bringing authentic Japanese anime to a global audience.

BPI renews Partnership with UnternehmerTUM and XPRENEURS

Post on 24 April 2024

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with UnternehmerTUM and the XPRENEURS incubator program this year as they expand their Investor Network.

Why we invested: Planet A Foods

04 February 2025 by Julian von Eckartsberg & Luisa Düsberg

Planet A Foods is a leader in sustainable food innovation, starting with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative. This investment fits strongly within our focus on innovative materials.

Reflecting on 2024’s Marketing Landscape

14 November 2024 by Eva Kurzweil

In a rapidly evolving marketing landscape, understanding and adapting to the latest trends is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

Fuelling Innovation: Closing Fintech Funding Gaps

10 September 2024 by Christian Teichmann & Eva Kurzweil

We are excited to share the recently published paper, "Fuelling Innovation: Closing Fintech Funding Gaps," created in collaboration with ...

Why we invested: Planet A Foods

Post on 04 February 2025

Planet A Foods is a leader in sustainable food innovation, starting with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative. This investment fits strongly within our focus on innovative materials.

Reflecting on 2024’s Marketing Landscape

Post on 14 November 2024

In a rapidly evolving marketing landscape, understanding and adapting to the latest trends is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

Fuelling Innovation: Closing Fintech Funding Gaps

Post on 10 September 2024

We are excited to share the recently published paper, "Fuelling Innovation: Closing Fintech Funding Gaps," created in collaboration with ...

Why we invested: Stegra

Post on 04 September 2024

We are thrilled to share our excitement about our recent investment in Stegra (earlier H2 Green Steel), a groundbreaking company poised to revolutionise the steel industry with its commitment to...

Why we invested: Kasagi Labo

Post on 28 May 2024

BPI invests in Japanese company Kasagi Labo – revolutionising the anime industry through innovation and global expansion.

Fintech in Indonesia: Rainbow After the Storm?

Post on 14 May 2024

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...