Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) is the early growth-stage investment arm of Bertelsmann in India, focusing on tech-driven startups across healthtech, fintech, agritech, edtech, and more. It invests directly from its balance sheet with initial cheques typically in the 5–15 million range, scaling up to larger rounds as companies grow, and aims to be a long-term growth partner with strategic collaboration alongside leading VCs. Since 2012, BII has backed notable companies and operates with a sector-agnostic approach to build global champions, leveraging Bertelsmann’s international network to support portfolio companies from Series A to C. Headquartered in Noida, India, the firm emphasizes collaboration, deep engagement, and value-adding partnerships to help founders expand globally.