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XPRESS Ventures
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
XPRESS Ventures focuses on industrial startups, arguing that success in the industrial world depends on industry expertise, infrastructure access, and customer relationships. The firm invests capital early in a company's journey and pairs it with hands-on expertise, positioning itself as an advisor rather than a controlling stakeholder so founders retain ownership of their path. Its value-add centers on its network: helping startups navigate corporate collaboration, connecting them with key industry players and service partners, and leveraging deep investor relationships to accelerate growth. The firm aims to foster advancements that build on its own industrial knowledge.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 31 portfolio companiesSaaS ×19Logistics & Supply Chain ×15AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×7E-commerce ×5Circular Economy ×4Cleantech ×4Hardware ×4
HQs:Germany×6United States×4France×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 33 founders with education data
RWTH Aachen University ×5Università Bocconi ×3DTU - Technical University of Denmark ×2Esade ×2Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode ×2San Diego State University ×2University of Virginia ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×14Computer Science ×6Engineering ×6Design & Architecture ×2Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
DMT ×2Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering ×2George Mason University ×2Google ×2Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) / University of Karlsruhe (TH) ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 hold an MBA (of 31 with degree data)
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
asellerate provides a data- and API-based, modular headless e-commerce infrastructure that helps manufacturers enter and scale digital sales across marketplaces, price-comparison platforms, and their own shops.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures
AutoPallet Robotics develops small mobile robots that handle box movement and palletization in warehouses, designed to integrate into existing facilities at lower cost than traditional automation systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Nathan Yee(CEO)inEric Miller(CTO)in
Co-investorsAera VCF-LOG VenturesPioneerY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesLong Journey Ventures+3 more
Clockwork Delivery operates a logistics platform for managing drayage, air freight, and final-mile delivery operations across multiple stakeholder types.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Rob Haney(Founder)inOscar Yu(Technology)inJohn Chang(Product & Success)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesGrowth Factory VenturesMaersk GrowthNewtown PartnersTecPierNewark Venture Partners
Complir provides software to manage product compliance workflows for product teams, replacing legacy systems and manual processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Gustav Bang(CEO)inMarc Kaa Brejner(CTO)inTine Kühnel(CPO)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesGeneral CatalystVendep CapitalY CombinatorBlast.ClubGHARAGE Ventures+9 more
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Easyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US
Paul Lugagne Delpon(Founder)inAugustin Ceyrac(Founder)inReuben Philip AbrahaminTommaso Tamburnotti(Co-Founder)inSupply Chain SaaS Paul Lugagne-Delpon(Founder)
Co-investors500 Global7BC Venture CapitalF-LOG VenturesKima VenturesOne Way VenturesPICUS CAPITAL
Filics builds the Streamliner, an autonomous mobile robot with a dual-fork system for transporting pallets and various load carriers in tight spaces.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsBayern KapitalCapnamicElokon VenturesF-LOG VenturesSandwater10x Founders
Flowfox is a platform that automates container import coordination between ocean carriers and importers, replacing manual email-based processes with integrated, real-time workflows.
Logistics & Supply ChainHamburg, DE
Martin Orthen(Founder)
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesTecPiertheDOCKSignal Ventures
FRYTE operates a platform that connects charging point operators with matching fleet partners, integrating charging infrastructure through technical partnerships and suggesting fleet customers suited to each location.
B2B MarketplacesEnergyMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures
Karla turns e-commerce delivery tracking pages into a post-purchase marketing channel, using AI-powered tracking, upselling, and self-service tools to drive repeat orders and reduce support costs.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures468 Capital
A data infrastructure platform that unifies operational data from systems like WMS, TMS, OMS, YMS, and ERP.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jibran Hutchins(CEO)inQuan Huynh(CIO)inPreston Schmittou(Founder)inJoseph Tso(COO)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesY CombinatorBoxGroupBrowder CapitalGHARAGE VenturesSunflower Capital Management Fund+3 more
Herita provides supply chain finance that lets buyers extend payment terms while suppliers are paid immediately by Herita's banking partners, using a financing structure based on the digital Bill of Exchange (BEX).
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBerlin, DE
Claus-Mário Büschelberger(VP Business Development)
Co-investorsBlockchain Founders CapitalF-LOG VenturesPrequel Ventures
Logistikbude offers a cloud-based Load Carrier Management System (LCMS) that digitizes and automates the tracking and account reconciliation of reusable load carriers such as pallets, containers, and racks.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCapnamicFraunhofer Tech Transfer FundRethink Ventures
Loopario offers a cloud-based Load Carrier Management System (LCMS) that automates the tracking and reconciliation of reusable load carriers such as pallets, containers, and crates by integrating with ERP, TMS, and WMS systems and reading paper documents via AI.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCapnamicF-LOG Ventures
MAGAZINO, a Jungheinrich company, develops autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics automation, including the SOTO tugger robot for transporting small load carriers and the TORU picking robot for handling boxes and containers from shelving.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesLEA Partners
Natif.ai provided document processing solutions, now part of the DocuWare product portfolio.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Bérenger Laurent(Founder)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesHigh Tech Gruenderfonds468 Capitalredalpine
Piana offers a fuel card giving fleet operators access to service stations along with a platform to manage both combustion-engine and electric vehicles.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSParis, FR
James Heng(Co-Founder & Directeur Général)inJulien Cutolo(Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer)inMatthieu Coti(Co-Founder & Directeur Général)inMaxence Gournier(Co-Founder & President)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesFrstKima VenturesPICUS CAPITAL
Pyck develops an open-source warehouse management system that combines process automation and AI to optimize fulfillment operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Daniel Jarr(Founder & CEO)inMaximilian Mack(Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesIris CapitalRethink Ventures
Resourcify provides a digital waste management platform that automates operations from order management to invoicing while tracking environmental metrics like recycling rates and CO2 emissions for businesses seeking to achieve net-zero goals.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Gary Lewis(Founder)inFelix Heinricy(Founder)in
Co-investorsBONVENTUREF-LOG VenturesReventVorwerk VenturesAnanda Impact VenturesSpeedinvest
Resourcly is an AI-driven platform that unifies PLM and ERP data to help manufacturing and engineering teams manage product complexity, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMannheim, DE
Helena Most(Founder)inIan Draxten(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsMcKinsey & CompanyD11ZF-LOG VenturesPrequel VenturesProject A Ventures+1 more
Retraced provides a digital platform that enables fashion brands to collect, track, and communicate supply chain data to meet EU Digital Product Passport requirements and demonstrate sustainability compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Philipp Mayer(Co-founder)inLukas Puender(Co-founder)inPeter Merkert(Founder)inLukas Pünder(Founder)Philipp G. Mayer(Founder)
Co-investorsAlante CapitalAlstin CapitalF-LOG VenturesPartech VenturesSamaipata
sennder builds proprietary technology to digitalize and automate road freight logistics, connecting shippers with a network of carriers.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
David Nothacker(Founder)inJulius Koehler(Founder)Julius Köhler(Founder)Nicolaus Schefenacker(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelDynamo VenturesEarlybird Venture CapitalF-LOG VenturesGR CapitalNext47+9 more
Spacefill provides an Order Management System (OMS) that unifies inventory across warehouses, stores, and 3PLs, and automates order routing, prioritization, returns, and ship-from-store orchestration.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Maxime Huzar(Founder)in
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesKima VenturesLa FamigliaMaersk GrowthNGP CapitalEurazeo+1 more
TALPA connects industrial machines, data, and teams in one system that turns fragmented signals into real-time insight, helping operators detect issues early and prioritize actions to reduce unplanned downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTSaaS
Sebastian Kowitz(Founder & CEO)inArtem Zitzer(Co-Founder TALPA)in
Co-investorsBosch VenturesF-LOG Ventureskineo financeMIG Capital AG
AI powered global talent mobility platform
Co-investorsEQ2 VenturesF-LOG VenturesLeo Capital VenturesPresight CapitalRTP GlobalSeedToB+3 more
Veecle builds a browser-based IDE and an open-source real-time operating system for embedded device developers.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSemiconductors
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesRelay VenturesTrucks VC
Voltfang integrates battery energy storage systems for industrial and commercial companies, combining commercial and large-scale batteries with an energy management system for load-peak shaving, self-consumption optimization, and intraday power trading.
CleantechEnergyHardwareAachen, DE
Afshin Doostdar(CTO)inDavid Oudsandji(CEO)inRoman Alberti(CEO)in
Co-investorsAENUDaphniEviny VenturesF-LOG VenturesPT1TechFounders+2 more
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pacemaker.ai builds AI-based software for industrial supply chains, offering demand forecasting and replenishment decision intelligence that integrate directly into existing ERP systems.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures
homie AI is an AI sales assistant for online shops that answers customer questions in real time, handles support inquiries, and recommends products to increase conversions and upsells.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures
Zenfulfillment provides e-commerce fulfillment for online sellers, handling warehousing, packing, and shipping with next-day delivery across Germany.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsF-LOG Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Homie
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Complir · tech.eu · Sep 16, 2026
Haladir · haladir.com · Apr 29, 2026
TERN · thesaasnews.com · Sep 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has XPRESS Ventures made?
- XPRESS Ventures has 31 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does XPRESS Ventures invest at?
- XPRESS Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does XPRESS Ventures focus on?
- XPRESS Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech.
- Where is XPRESS Ventures located?
- XPRESS Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Who does XPRESS Ventures co-invest with?
- XPRESS Ventures most often shares deals with F-LOG Ventures, Capnamic, Kima Ventures, among 62 tracked co-investors.
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