Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures

About The Fund

Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Deutsche Bahn specializing in equity investments. Launched in November 2016 and situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany, at the EUREF-Campus, the fund is dedicated to enhancing the railway network and broader transportation ecosystem by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. With a particular interest in early-stage companies, the fund positions itself as a seed and startup investor, focusing on technologies that are shaping the future of mobility and logistics. Their investment scope covers various sectors including Software, IT & TMT, Media, Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, IoT & Wearables, A.I. & Big Data, and Mobile. They leverage their industry experiences to identify and back companies that have the potential to disrupt the existing market paradigms with groundbreaking solutions. Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures often engages in building strong partnerships that extend beyond monetary investment, providing access to its extensive network and industry-specific expertise to help startups achieve scalable growth and market penetration. In line with the evolving digital landscape, the fund's investment emphasis also resides in big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things sectors. With assets under management reaching approximately 55 million euros, the fund's commitment to innovation is also manifested through the Beyond1435 program, which includes a commitment to sustainability and production themes. Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures operates under the premise that cooperation with nimble, technologically adept companies will propel both the railway and the associated digital market forward. The investment minimum and maximum are set at 5 million euros, reflecting a targeted investment strategy focused on substantial growth opportunities.