F1 world champion adds £75m to investment fund as major financial milestone passed | F1 | Sport
Nico Rosberg has reportedly added an additional £75million ($100m) to his venture capital firm’s portfolio, growing Rosberg Ventures’ total assets under management to £150m ($200m).
Since announcing his shock retirement from motorsport after beating Lewis Hamilton to the 2016 Drivers’ Championship title, Rosberg has turned his attention to the world of finance and entrepreneurs, backing other prominent venture capital firms and investing in start-up companies.
According to a report from Bloomberg, Rosberg Ventures has been writing cheques in the region of £1.5m ($2m) and £3.7m ($5m), backing a wealth of tech start-ups ranging from SpaceX and Lyft to CickHouse and Lilium.
Speaking to Startup Magazine in January 2025, Rosberg shared the inspiration behind his venture capital firm. “Rosberg Ventures was born from a desire to solve a specific problem for our investors,” the 40-year-old ex-F1 star explained.
“They often want exposure to the most innovative startups globally, but may lack direct access to the top-tier VC firms and their funds in markets like the US. Our Fund of Funds strategy bridges that gap, connecting them with the best venture firms globally.
“What makes it unique is the link we create between the startups these VC firms invest in and the companies of our investors. By facilitating and nurturing these connections, we help startups secure early revenue opportunities and give our investors a chance to collaborate with cutting-edge innovators to future-proof their companies. It’s a win-win model that generates tangible value beyond just financial returns.”
Despite his immense success in the business sphere, Rosberg maintains a connection with the Formula One community through his work as a pundit and occasional co-commentator for Sky Sports F1 and even leverages his status as a world champion to open doors and break the ice at meetings and conventions.
According to the 23-time Grand Prix winner, the world of business and venture capital has provided him with an alternative source of fast-paced work outside the realm of motorsport.
“In Formula One, I lived and breathed innovation – pushing boundaries and finding marginal gains to achieve the ultimate goal of winning races and championships,” he continued. “When I retired, I wanted to take that same mindset into business.
“Venture capital became my new passion because it’s dynamic, fast-paced, and focused on building the future. I wanted to work alongside entrepreneurs who are driving groundbreaking innovation and solving big challenges, and this transition has allowed me to do just that.”
