Pioneering the Future of Logistics
We turn the best ideas in logistics and supply chain management into great companies. Our Venture Studio ties up ideas, talents, capital, and resources to create an environment where exceptional companies can be built – fast. Build your vision with us and benefit from our experience, network, and market expertise.
Focus on building
We provide competitive pre-seed funding and functional support to build, launch, and scale your minimum viable product (MVP). So you can get on the fast track to implementation.
Validate before you build
Regardless of whether you join us with an idea or not: Apply and we’ll kick-start an eight to twelve-week, cross-functional, and structured validation process centered on your idea. Or choose an idea together with us from our backlog. Step by step, we’ll test and iterate with experts and potential clients. Making sure you get the best support from us and our Venture Studio partner: MVP Factory.
Leverage invaluable unfair advantages
Since we’re part of renowned DB Schenker, you can count on our global resources, infrastructure, client base, and experts. This will decidedly increase your chances and extent of success while keeping you in full control all along the way.
How we build ventures in our studio
Our approach to venture building is both an art and a science. We start with rigorous market analysis to identify pain points and opportunities in the logistics industry.
Our Venture Studio is more than just another startup program
A kickstart for your entrepreneurial endeavour.
All of our ventures receive a 300k€ pre-seed funding directly from DB Schenker in return for 23% of the company. And of course we support you in bringing in more investors along the way!
You might ask:
What's in it for me?
Being a founder in one of our Studio Ventures is the fast track to creating a lasting impact on the supply chain and logistics industry.
In our strong and established partnership with MVP Factory, you are eligible to benefit from the agility of a venture builder and the deeply rooted industry knowledge of a world-market leader.
Industries we're passionate about transforming
When we started Nxtlog, we knew last-mile delivery was ripe for innovation. What we didn't expect was how quickly our solution would transform the industry. With Schenker Ventures' support, we've grown from a small startup to a key player in urban logistics
Tobias Heyer
CEO of Nxtlog
COMPANY SIZE
Startup
INDUSTRY
Carbon Emission
When we started Nxtlog, we knew last-mile delivery was ripe for innovation. What we didn't expect was how quickly our solution would transform the industry. With Schenker Ventures' support, we've grown from a small startup to a key player in urban logistics
Tobias Heyer
Founder and CEO of Nxtlog
COMPANY SIZE
Startup
INDUSTRY
Carbon Emission
When we started Nxtlog, we knew last-mile delivery was ripe for innovation. What we didn't expect was how quickly our solution would transform the industry. With Schenker Ventures' support, we've grown from a small startup to a key player in urban logistics
Tobias Heyer
Founder and CEO of Nxtlog
COMPANY SIZE
Startup
INDUSTRY
Carbon Emission
Key metrics showcasing our portfolio's growth
€100M+
invested in logistics startups
20+
portfolio companies
500+
job created in portfolio
Over 15+ successful portfolio companies
Collaboration opportunities for stakeholders
When you partner with Schenker Ventures, you're gaining more than just financial backing. We offer a unique blend of resources designed to propel your startup to success.
Building stronger partnerships through collaboration
At DBS-Intern, we create valuable collaboration opportunities for stakeholders, offering mutual benefits and growth potential. Join us to leverage shared expertise, resources, and innovative ideas as we work together to drive success.