We invest in scalable startups and build ventures

At Blum Ventures startup speed meets industrial precision. We invest in ambitious startups that create the future beyond modern living and industry tech. Together we challenge the status quo of smart living, green building solutions, industrial tech, motion tech and beyond.

Progress happens where curiosity meets capability

Blum Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Blum Group - one of the largest furniture fittings producers in the world. Building on decades of expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and international scaling, we seek out new business opportunities beyond our core operations.

Blum in numbers

2.4bn EUR sales worldwide | 120+ markets | 2.100+ patents

€2.3bn

sales worldwide

120+

markets

2.100+

patents

We aim to facilitate ambitious startups that rethink how we live, work, and create - and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We want to bridge the gap between fast-paced innovation and industrial reality. Our goal: Create synergies that enable scalable, long-term business success.

investment strategy

We invest in early-stage startups that shape the industries of tomorrow

Seed - Series A

We are looking for early stage startups with an experienced founder team, a scalable business model, technology leadership and a strong USP.

Tickets EUR 0.5 - 3m

Our initial ticket size ranges between EUR 0.5  - 3m, with possible follow-on investments of up to EUR 10m.

Europe & Beyond

We support startups in Europe and beyond – especially in the DACH region, United Kingdom and the Nordics.

B2B, B2C, B2B2C

Our investment focus lies on hardware solutions at TRL 6+ and software products with proven customer traction.

focus fields

Smart Living Solutions

Designing spaces for better living.
We invest in technologies that redefine how people live and interact with their spaces — from adaptive furniture and ergonomic living to connected homes and beyond. Our focus is on flexible, human-centric solutions that make everyday environments smarter, more comfortable and sustainable.

Industrial Tech

Creating resilient processes that scale.
Driving advanced manufacturing, digital procurement, and smart logistics, we support technologies that create robust, scalable, and efficient industrial operations. This includes innovations that optimize supply chains end-to-end, from purchasing to distribution.

Green Building Solutions

Minimizing footprints through smart design.
We focus on innovations in smart design, architecture, digital twin, and circular technologies. Our goal is to back solutions that minimize environmental footprints and transform how buildings are planned, built, used and operated.

Autonomous & Motion Tech

Driving disruption through autonomous motion.
From robotics and drones to AI-driven kinematics and mechatronics, we invest in technologies that drive disruption through autonomous systems and intelligent motion. This includes solutions in sensing, AI, data analytics, and next-generation vending as well as retail technologies.
news

Blum Ventures has invested in Optimuse, an AI-powered platform that enables automated building design and analysis.

Optimuse develops AI-powered solutions for automated building planning and analysis. Construction and real estate companies can use them to make well-founded technical decisions already in the early project phases – from heating, cooling, and ventilation to window quality and insulation standards – based on recognized norms, regulations, and familiar analyses. The result: faster development of robust concepts with reliable performance metrics.
benefits

Scale your startup with market access and additional benefits

Partner up with one of the largest furniture fittings producers in the world with EUR 2.4bn revenue in more than 120 countries. We believe in leveraging corporate assets to help startups get access to the market and ignite scaling.

Blum as a customer & multiplier for scaling

Scale into international markets by leveraging our existing distribution channels and the extensive market network. We also provide startups with direct market access by acting as an early adopter and reference customer.

Transform your business with our expert guidance and resources

We leverage Blum’s network of corporates, investors, and public institutions, and offer know-how in Blum’s core technological competencies, including kinematics, damping technology, mechatronics, and manufacturing technology.

Join a community of innovators and visionaries at Blum Ventures

Partner up with our engineering team and benefit from more than 70 years of experience in industrial design and machine engineering to further develop your product  or technology and gain valuable insights.

get funding

We are looking for bold ideas that shape the future beyond our core

Upload your pitch deck and connect with us to bring your innovative ideas to life.

team

Meet the people that support your venture's growth

Blum Ventures is the dedicated venture division of Blum Group, designed to drive innovation and unlock new business opportunities beyond our core operations. With a clear focus on innovation, Blum Ventures aims to support groundbreaking ideas and drive sustainable growth for the future.

Venture Capital | Venture Building

André Hammerer
Managing Director

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Philipp Roth
Lead VC Activities

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Georg Terlecki-Zaniewicz
Venture Manager

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Carolin Kunert
Venture Architect

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Wen-Long Cheok
Investment Analyst

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