Robert Bosch GMBH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a leading global supplier of technology and services, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. It operates four major business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company is privately held, employing approximately 418,000 people worldwide as of the end of 2024, with annual sales of 90.3 billion euros. Bosch’s ownership structure emphasizes long-term planning and independence, with a not-for-profit foundation holding the majority of shares. The firm serves a broad range of clients in various technology and industrial sectors and maintains a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and sustainability.
Investment Strategy
Bosch acts through its subsidiary Robert Bosch Venture Capital (Bosch Ventures), focusing on venture capital investments in technology startups globally and at all development stages. Investments concentrate on automation, electrification, climate technologies, enabling technologies, healthcare systems, and relevant services and business models. Bosch Ventures supports deep-tech startups, facilitates co-innovation through programs like Open Bosch, and typically invests initial amounts from below EUR 500k for seed to more than EUR 5m for early- and late-stage rounds, with aggregate allocations up to EUR 20m per portfolio company. The strategy is global, targeting Europe, North America, Israel, and China, and promotes syndication with other investors, fostering technological progress and innovation.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A ADSE | ADS TEC ENERGY PLC | 81.66% | $144.4M | 10,462,451 | $15.51 | $13.80 | -$17.9M |
W WRD | WERIDE INC | 18.34% | $32.4M | 4,114,784 | $7.88 | $7.88 | +$32.4M |