The automotive supplier Brose from Coburg is a major player in the German vehicle manufacturing. With Berlin-based Brose Ventures GmbH, the long-established family-owned company has created an interface to the start-up scene. The venture capital unit looks for young technology companies with strong concepts that contribute to Brose's innovative strength. The focus is on solutions that make the family-owned company's products more intelligent and offer its customers added value - for example, by means of sensor technology, software or new materials.