Rosberg Ventures Closes $100M Fund III as VC Ambitions Accelerate

Former Formula 1 World Champion, Nico Rosberg has realised a powerful milestone for his venture capital firm, Rosberg Ventures, with the successful close of its $100 million Fund III, bringing total assets under management to more than $200 million.

Rosberg, who stunned the motorsport world by retiring immediately after winning the 2016 F1 World Championship, has steadily built his investment platform into one of the more prominent VC vehicles run by a former elite athlete. The latest fundraise, which comes with strong investor demand and oversubscription, solidifies his firm’s ability to back high-growth technology businesses across sectors, including software, AI, digital infrastructure and beyond.

Unlike many celebrity backers that gravitate toward lifestyle brands or sports startups, Rosberg’s approach blends rigorous investment discipline with a philosophy drawn from racing  preparation, data-driven decisions and risk-mitigated conviction. This methodology has translated into a diversified portfolio that includes major tech successes such as ClickHouse, a real-time analytics database company, alongside other strategic stakes in emerging software and AI ventures.

The firm’s evolution reflects a broader transition from its initial fund-of-funds strategy toward active direct investments, enabling Rosberg Ventures to craft bespoke growth partnerships with standout founders and early-stage companies. Rosberg himself has emphasised that venture capital  much like elite sport  demands patience, discipline, and a long-term perspective, with the latest fund giving the firm increased firepower to pursue ambitious opportunities.

Industry observers note that Rosberg’s pivot from professional athlete to serious tech investor aligns with a growing trend of sports figures leveraging their networks and brand capital to participate meaningfully in the innovation economy. As investors continue to prioritise technology themes  particularly those centred on AI, automation and data Rosberg Ventures’ expanded balance sheet positions it well to compete for top deals.

With this capital infusion, the firm is expected to increase its direct co-investments while also maintaining strategic fund-of-funds allocations, giving limited partners diversified exposure to sector growth. Rosberg’s stature in both sport and business continues to open doors to founders and co-investors alike, bridging the worlds of high-performance competition and venture capital in a manner few athlete-founders have achieved.