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Corporate VCSeed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
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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.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 13 portfolio companiesMobility & Transportation ×7AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2
HQs:United States×4Germany×3United Kingdom×1Croatia×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 12019 · 12017 · 15 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 Brothers develops autonomous forklifts designed to automate trailer loading and unloading operations in material handling.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsDover, HR
Matija Kopic(Director, Promoter)inJosip Cesic(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJosip Ćesić(Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder)inMatija Kopić(Co-Founder & Board member)inKruno Stražanac(Chief Customer Success Officer & Co-Founder)inEdin Kočo(Chief Robotics Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHHCVCKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLocalGlobePrologis VenturesSparkLabs Cultiv8+1 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 CatalystKickstart Innovation
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
Olaf Sakkers(Founder)
Co-investorsAlliance VenturesBeyond1435 GmbHAlteria CapitalAnicut CapitalClaypond CapitalElev8 Venture Partners+5 more
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 GmbHDivergent CapitalhubraumMonozukuri 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 VenturesConvergeInitialized CapitalLG Technology Ventures+22 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
Talixo is an online booking platform for taxis and limousines, letting travelers reserve rides across Economy, Business, and First Class categories with fixed prices, flight tracking, and electronic payment.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
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
Georg Polzer(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAtomicoBeyond1435 GmbHBosch VenturesFuture Energy VenturesLBBW Venture Capital GmbHRobert Bosch Venture Capital+2 more
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)inTracy Louisa Doree(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBeyond1435 GmbHChannel 4 VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalGerman Media PoolIngka Investments+6 more
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+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures made?
- Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures has 13 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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, Atomico, among 52 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelDer kleine ICE und der Anfang aller Gleise Teil 1
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Der kleine ICE und der Spielzeugsammler
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Der kleine ICE und der große Raub
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Der kleine ICE und der doppelte Tag
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