Matthias Bratz

Matthias Bratz is a Vice President at BASF Venture Capital, the corporate investment arm of the global chemical company BASF Group. In this capacity, he helps manage an evergreen fund of approximately €250 million that has been targeting early and growth-stage startups and venture funds since its inception in 2001. His investment scope encompasses a broad range of industrial technologies, including advanced materials, agricultural technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. Working alongside fellow investors such as Joshua Speros, Bratz evaluates global opportunities that align with the long-term strategic interests of the broader BASF organization. He specifically targets emerging companies developing scalable technologies that can seamlessly integrate into existing industrial supply chains. His current focus centers on identifying innovative solutions that drive digitization, decarbonization, and the circular economy within the global chemical and materials sector.