Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
Corporate VCSeedβLate Stage
Investment thesis
Beyond1435 GmbH acts as Deutsche Bahn's arm for deep collaborations with external companies, ranging from development partnerships through investments to joint ventures. Emerging from DB Digital Ventures (started 2016), it continues to invest in technologies of young companies to strengthen rail transport in Germany, with a particular focus on sustainability and production. Portfolio partners gain access to the entire network of the DB Group, reinforcing both Deutsche Bahn, its partners, and the wider rail transport ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 12 portfolio companiesMobility & Transportation Γ6AI & Machine Learning Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3Logistics & Supply Chain Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Hardware Γ2Biotech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5GermanyΓ2United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 Β· 12021 Β· 12 dated
An innovation connector and incubator program hosted by Deutsche Bahn that bridges startups with the mobility sector through 100-day proof-of-concept projects, hackathons, and innovation challenges.
Future of WorkMobility & TransportationBerlin, DE
Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) operates passenger rail transport services across Germany, offering ticketing and booking services for train travel.
Mobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityBerlin, DE
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbH
Gideon builds autonomous mobile robots and self-driving forklifts (such as TREY) that automate manual material-handling tasks like trailer loading and unloading.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsDover, US
Matija Kopic(Director, Promoter)inJosip Cesic(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAnnat Patel(Director)Todd Lewis(Director)Klaudija Sarkanj(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHHCVCKoch Disruptive TechnologiesPrologis Ventures
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHSand Hill Angels
Three-word geolocation system for mapping the world
London
Chris Sheldrick(Founder)inJack David Waley-Cohen(Co-founder)inMohan Ganesalingam(Co-founder)
BoardJan Dietmar Trescher(Director)Abdul Guefor(Director)Tracy Louisa Doree(Director)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHChannel 4 VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalGerman Media PoolIngka InvestmentsIntel Capital+4 more
InstaDeep is an AI company founded in 2014 that develops machine learning solutions, partnering with organizations like Google DeepMind.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Co-investorsAfricInvestBeyond1435 GmbHEndeavor Catalyst
Maniv is a venture capital firm focused on mobility, investing in companies across transportation, automotive, and logistics, including energy transition, new vehicle platforms, and the digitization of physical industry.
Mobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAlliance VenturesBeyond1435 GmbH
Monolets provides hardware and software for supply chain asset tracking using printable wireless mesh network labels that deliver real-time location and condition data for inventory in warehouses and during transit.
Data & InfrastructureHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainBerkeley, US
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHMonozukuri VenturesTecPier
Ridecell provides an AI-powered asset intelligence and orchestration platform for automotive leasing and finance companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Aarjav Trivedi(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBeyond1435 GmbHBMW i VenturesConvergeLG Technology VenturesManiv Mobility+6 more
Skyports develops and operates the world's first commercial vertiport network for urban air mobility.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationNew York, US
Duncan WalkerinSimon MorrishinRobbie Ladov(General Manager, US Heliports & Vertiports)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbH
Teralytics analyzes human mobility patterns using machine learning and big data to provide insights into transportation and movement trends.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHBosch VenturesFuture Energy VenturesRobert Bosch Venture CapitalAtomico
WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries.
ConsumerSocialMenlo Park, US
Jan Koum(Founder)Brian Acton(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel ClubAvant LabsBlackRockFYNSA Private CapitalHelicapInvestidores.VC+8 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures made?
- Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures has 12 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures invest at?
- Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures focus on?
- Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Who does Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures co-invest with?
- Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures most often shares deals with Beyond1435 GmbH, Sony Ventures Corporation, Channel 4 Ventures, among 45 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
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