Bertelsmann Investments reports revenue growth to 451 million euros

Bertelsmann Investments reported a significant increase in revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching 451 million euros compared to 280 million euros in the previous year. This represents an organic growth rate of 45.1 percent.

Key drivers for this performance included the development of the mobile ad-tech platform AppLike, which saw 54 percent organic growth. Other contributors included the pharma-tech company cormeo and the Indian logistics firm LetsTransport, which grew by 55 percent. The company's EBIT improved from -98 million euros to 122 million euros, a shift attributed largely to positive valuation effects within its portfolio.

During the first half of the year, Bertelsmann Investments made 41 total investments, consisting of 22 new and 19 follow-on investments, totaling over 100 million euros. As of June 30, 2026, the active portfolio includes 328 holdings worldwide.