Marcus Behrendt, Managing Partner at
BMW iVentures, joins
Andreas and
Jeppe to explore how corporate venture capital can drive transformation in Europe’s most iconic industries. From autonomy to AI and natural-fiber composites, the episode dives deep into how BMW’s venture arm scans, invests, and hedges across global markets while staying rooted in strategy and sustainability.🎧 Here’s what’s covered:
- 04:11 Investment Focus: From Smart Supply Chains to Sustainability
- 09:56 The Auto Industry in Flux: Disruption, Legacy & Tesla’s Vertical Model
- 14:31 Integration vs. Modularity: What Will Define the Next Automotive Leaders
- 17:01 Avoiding the Kodak Trap: Why Culture Eats Strategy in Corporate Innovation
- 25:56 Leveraging the Core: Staying Close to BMW’s Strategic Heartbeat
- 28:04 Natural Fibers & Rare Earths: Investing for CO2 Impact and Supply Chain Resilience
- 34:42 Scaling Autonomy in the Real World: From Car Plants to Ports
- 37:33 Europe's Structural Weakness: Legal Complexity and Inconsistent ESOPs
- 44:11 Pensions, Politics & the Case for Venture Policy Engagement
- 47:04 Why BMW iVentures Remains a Single-LP Fund—and Proud of It
