Reinhard Katz

Reinhard Katz serves as Vice President at BASF Venture Capital, the dedicated corporate investment arm of the multinational chemical corporation BASF. In this senior leadership position, he is responsible for directing corporate venture capital initiatives and identifying strategic investment opportunities that align with the broader industrial and chemical manufacturing objectives of the global parent organization. Operating within one of the world's largest chemical enterprises, his daily work involves evaluating emerging technologies, assessing early-stage startups, and managing portfolio allocations to drive corporate innovation. As a venture capital professional specializing in corporate investments, he navigates complex deal structures and facilitates strategic partnerships between agile technology developers and established global industrial markets. Katz currently focuses on leveraging corporate venture capital to support long-term strategic growth, advancing industrial innovation through targeted financial investments and collaborative corporate partnerships across the sector.