BASF Venture Capital

Check Size
€1M – €5M

Investment Focus

Investment Stages

Geographic Focus

Investment Thesis

Corporate venture arm of BASF Group investing globally since 2001 in startups relevant to chemistry, new materials, sustainability, decarbonization, circular economy, and digital farming.

How to Pitch BASF Venture Capital

No Stated Policy
BASF Venture Capital hasn't published an outreach policy. A short, specific cold email is the safest default.

Who To Contact

Heike Pfistner
Managing Director
Claus Hackmann
Investment Director

Portfolio Highlights

Bota Biosciences
SkinNexus
Collag3n

Team

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Claus Hackmann
Investment Director
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Heike Pfistner
Managing Director

PhD chemist leading BASF Venture Capital GmbH.

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Kayla Kang
Investment Manager
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Lei Chen
Investment Manager
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Focus and check size from the firm's website. Website reachable as of Oct 2026.

Ready to Reach BASF Venture Capital?

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