BMW i Ventures

BMW i Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of BMW Group, established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that enhance BMW's current and future business, particularly in technology and customer service sectors. It targets a diverse range of industries, including commercial transportation, energy, information technology, mobile, e-commerce, financial technology, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, ridesharing, software as a service, supply chain technology, augmented reality, and mobility technology. BMW i Ventures aims to support high-performance companies by facilitating their swift execution and ensuring tangible impacts on hardware, software, and sustainability across various domains, including manufacturing and transportation. The firm primarily invests in regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel.

Marcus Behrendt

Managing Director

Cedric Char

Associate

Allen Chen

Senior Associate

Margret Dupslaff

Associate

Michael Hammer

CFO

Uwe Higgen

Managing Director and Managing Partner

Thomas Molleker

Associate

Thao Nguyen

Senior Associate

Sohaila Ouffata

Director of Platform

Kasper Sage

Managing Partner

Greg Smithies

Partner

Tom Springer

Analyst

Scott Walbrun

Principal

Bradley Welch

Principal

Past deals in British Columbia

Mangrove Lithium

Venture Round in 2025
Mangrove Lithium, based in Vancouver, has developed a modular and scalable refining technology for the efficient production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate from a variety of input streams. This innovative platform allows for the direct conversion of lithium chloride and lithium sulfate into high-quality lithium products. The technology can be adapted to different capacities and is designed to be co-located with upstream lithium producers, as well as cathode and cell manufacturers. Additionally, Mangrove’s platform is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines into valuable chemicals and desalinated water, contributing to more sustainable practices in the lithium supply chain.

Jetti Resources

Venture Round in 2022
Jetti Resources is a company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in developing hydrometallurgical technology for the extraction of metals from mineral ores. Founded in 2014, Jetti focuses primarily on extracting copper from low-grade primary sulfides, including chalcopyrite, which is the most abundant copper mineral ore. The company has developed a proprietary catalytic technology that enhances copper recovery from vast quantities of ore, addressing significant challenges in mineral processing. This technology integrates with existing heap leaching methods and downstream operations, allowing industrial clients to improve copper yields in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Additionally, Jetti's technology is applicable for the extraction of zinc and nickel from sulfide ores, further diversifying its capabilities in mineral processing.

Mangrove Lithium

Series B in 2022
Mangrove Lithium, based in Vancouver, has developed a modular and scalable refining technology for the efficient production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate from a variety of input streams. This innovative platform allows for the direct conversion of lithium chloride and lithium sulfate into high-quality lithium products. The technology can be adapted to different capacities and is designed to be co-located with upstream lithium producers, as well as cathode and cell manufacturers. Additionally, Mangrove’s platform is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines into valuable chemicals and desalinated water, contributing to more sustainable practices in the lithium supply chain.
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