Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture arm of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the largest private companies worldwide, with approx. 90 billion in sales. RBVC invests in seed, early-, and late-stage Venture capital rounds and participates in the follow-on investments in privately held companies. RBVC predominantly focuses its investment activities on Europe, North America, Israel, and China. Depending on the stage of the company the initial amount of investment ranges from below EUR 500k for a seed funding to EUR 10m in an early- to late-stage funding round. RBVC's typical aggregate investment allocation per portfolio company ranges, including follow-on investments, typically between EUR 6 and 15 million for usually a 10 to 25% equity position in each company. RBVC prefers to syndicate its investments with existing or new investors in the company and can take the lead as necessary. In addition, RBVC invests in select regional or industry-specific independent VC funds. RBVC's focus areas are Automation & Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Enabling Technologies, Healthcare, and Services / Business Models. Founded in 1886, Bosch is a global supplier of automotive components, industrial and building technologies, and consumer goods.