Investing with purpose and precision
Every investment begins with the same question: will this make the world healthier and more sustainable? We believe progress and responsibility must evolve together. Impact is not an afterthought or a side metric. It shapes how we select, support, and scale every company we back.
We back founders turning deep science into lasting impact.
BVP was born from a local need for renewal and has evolved into a pan-European venture capital firm with one purpose: to turn scientific breakthroughs into scalable, sustainable businesses. Two decades on, our independence gives us the freedom to think long term, move fast, and build real partnerships with the founders we back.
Independent by design. Invested in what matters.
We invest with conviction, curiosity, and care.
We work with founders who are experts in their fields and relentless in their ambition. Our approach combines deep technical understanding with commercial clarity. We don’t just write checks, we stay close, ask the hard questions, and help teams move from research to revenue without losing focus or integrity.
Venture is a partnership, not a transaction
40+ active companies creating sustainable solutions
200,000 tons CO₂ saved
15M lives impacted through healthtech
We measure progress beyond profit
We assess each investment using environmental, social, and governance indicators that go beyond financial returns. We track how much energy is saved, emissions reduced, and health outcomes improved. Our measurement framework ensures that every portfolio company contributes to a more sustainable economy.
Our mission
An innovation network that amplifies every investment
All funds operate within the Brightlands ecosystem. Four campuses connecting research, entrepreneurs, and investors. This network provides portfolio companies with access to scientific expertise, shared facilities, and industrial partners, accelerating their path from lab to market.
Investment themes
How we invest
We start with people. We stay for progress. We exit with purpose.
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BVP Fund IV sources opportunities through our extensive network of research institutions, accelerators, and industry partners. We identify early-stage companies with breakthrough science and strong commercial potential across Europe.
BVP Fund IV extends our reach across Europe, investing in science-based companies ready to grow globally. It supports founders combining innovation with measurable impact in health, food, and materials.
BVP Fund IV provides seed to Series A funding, typically investing €2-5M in initial rounds. We take board positions and work closely with founders to build scalable businesses, connecting them with strategic partners and follow-on investors.
BVP Fund IV actively supports portfolio companies through growth stages, leveraging our operational expertise and network. We facilitate market expansion, talent acquisition, and additional funding rounds to maximize impact and returns.
Partner with us to shape what comes next
If your work brings science and sustainability together, we want to hear from you. Whether you are building a company or funding one, join us in shaping the next generation of impactful businesses.