Organization · Venture Capital
BDMI
BDMI, now operating as 1745 Ventures, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology and media investments, primarily in the United States. It is backed by Bertelsmann, which retains a 50% stake in the fund.
Overview
What BDMI does
What BDMI is
BDMI, now operating as 1745 Ventures, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology and media investments, primarily in the United States. It is backed by Bertelsmann, which retains a 50% stake in the fund.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 3, 2026
Official channels
Find BDMI elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
BDMI as a funder
Investment thesis
BDMI invests in next-generation media businesses and adjacent technology categories that complement Bertelsmann's global media platform, focusing on technology that intersects with content, creator economies, and media-distribution dynamics.
Focus narrative
BDMI primarily invests in software as a service (SaaS) companies, with a strong emphasis on next-generation media, Web3, fintech, and enterprise SaaS. The firm aims to support innovative companies that align with the evolving landscape of digital media and technology.
Value beyond capital
BDMI adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging Bertelsmann's global media and distribution network, providing strategic support and access to a wide range of resources that can enhance growth and market reach.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Regions
- North America · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- The Athletic and Wondery
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include The Athletic, a sports media subscription brand acquired by The New York Times; Wondery, a premium podcast network acquired by Amazon; Lemonada Media, a premium podcast network; Food52, a culinary content and commerce platform; Nativo, a content distribution platform; and Radish, a serialized mobile fiction platform.
Common questions
What to know about BDMI
Upseed classifies BDMI under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
Known limits
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