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From fund access to matchmaking, ex-F1 champ Nico Rosberg looks to drive value for investors and startups

His firm’s investment strategy provides access to top US venture capital funds for limited partners to invest into

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Benjamin Cher

Benjamin Cher

Published Fri, Dec 13, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • Nico Rosberg says: “If I were doing direct investing into startups, it would be challenging because I was a race-car driver; I am not the greatest venture capitalist in the world.”
    • Nico Rosberg says: “If I were doing direct investing into startups, it would be challenging because I was a race-car driver; I am not the greatest venture capitalist in the world.” PHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN

    AFTER retiring from Formula 1 (F1) in 2016 as a world champion, Nico Rosberg is back in the hot seat – now, as a startup investor. And it is no surprise that he has gravitated towards those focused on mobility.

    His first investment in the space was into ChargePoint, a US electric-vehicle infrastructure startup – which whetted his appetite. “It was natural for me to get access to mobility (startups),” he told The Business Times.

    Following his foray into the venture capital (VC) space, he invested in other mobility startups such as Volocopter, the company behind electric air taxis.

    Venture capital

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