Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
Corporate VCSeed–Late 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 3 of 3 portfolio companiesMobility & Transportation ×2Consumer ×1Future of Work ×1Social ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:Germany×2United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDB mindbox is a corporate innovation platform run by Deutsche Bahn that connects mobility startups with rail and transportation experts and operational infrastructure for testing and accelerating solutions.
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
WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries.
ConsumerSocialMenlo Park, US
Jan KoumBrian Acton
Co-investorsAngel ClubAvant LabsBeyond1435 GmbHCaribbean Export Development AgencyCredicorp Capital Private Debt IIDebiopharm Innovation Fund+15 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- 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, Helicap, Sequoia Capital, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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