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Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures — Full Portfolio

15 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first

DB mindboxdbmindbox.comin

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 Bahnbahn.dein

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

Gideongideon.aiin𝕏Apr 2024

Gideon Brothers develops autonomous forklifts designed to automate trailer loading and unloading operations in material handling.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsDover, HR

Josip 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)inAnnat Patel(Director)Todd Lewis(Director)

Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHHCVCKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLocalGlobePlug and Play VenturesPrologis Ventures+2 more

Homepage von Kepler Communicationskeplercommunications.com

Robert Conradin

Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHPlug and Play VenturesSand Hill Angels

Instadeepinstadeep.comin𝕏

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

Karim Beguir(Founder)inZohra Slim(Founder)

Co-investorsAfricInvestAlpha Intelligence CapitalBeyond1435 GmbHEndeavor CatalystKickstart InnovationBlackPine

Kepler Communicationskepler.spacein𝕏

Kepler operates a satellite constellation designed to relay data between spacecraft in low Earth orbit and beyond, functioning as internet exchange points for space-to-space communications.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureHardwareIoTSpace TechToronto, CA

Mina Mitry(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inJeffrey Osborne(Founder)Mark Michael(Founder)Wen Cheng Chong(Founder)

Co-investorsBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBerkeley SkyDeck FundCanaan PartnersDns CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGarage Capital+14 more

Maniv Mobilitymaniv.comin𝕏

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)inMichael Granoff(Founder & Managing Partner)in

Co-investorsAlliance VenturesBeyond1435 GmbHAlteria CapitalAnicut CapitalClaypond CapitalElev8 Venture Partners+5 more

MonoLetsmonolets.com

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

Ridecellridecell.cominSeed

Ridecell operates a fleet intelligence platform that uses AI agents to consolidate fragmented systems (telematics, ERP, OEM portals, maintenance, invoicing, insurance) into a single layer for decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Aarjav Trivedi(CEO)inArunJit Ray Chowdhury(Principal Engineer - Autonomous Driving)inSrinivas Reddy Aellala(Principal Product , Autonomous Driving)inViswanathan Mahalingam(Engineering Manager)Jacqueline Haydon(Chief of Staff)

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAlly VenturesBeyond1435 GmbHBMW i VenturesConvergeInitialized Capital+25 more

Skyportsskyports.netinMar 2022 · $23M

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 GmbHIrelandia

Talixotalixo.deJul 2017

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

Teralyticsteralytics.netinAug 2019 · $17.5M

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)in

Co-investorsAtomicoBeyond1435 GmbHBosch VenturesFuture Energy VenturesLBBW Venture Capital GmbHLiil Ventures+1 more

what3wordswhat3words.comNov 2021

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+10 more

WhatsAppwhatsapp.com𝕏Acquired

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 LabsBarn InvestmentsBlackRockBR AngelsCryptoast+24 more

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