1745 Ventures

1745 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund spun out of Bertelsmann, partnering with exceptional founders to build tomorrow's leading companies, leveraging our network and expertise across media, marketing, and financial services. Investment Focus We invest in four main areas where technology creates lasting competitive advantages. ▪ Next Gen Media Platforms that use AI to unlock new forms of digital entertainment and create next-gen monetization across media. ▪ Enterprise SaaS AI-enabled solutions driving transformation across sales, marketing, and business operations. ▪ Fintech Financial services innovation improving payments, lending, and wealth management for consumers and businesses. ▪ Emerging Technology AI/ML platforms and emerging technologies creating new categories and disrupting traditional industries.