Creating opportunities directly from Schenker Assets
With our Venture Building unit we seize opportunities in our direct market environment and create significant new business models built upon the Schenker assets and with internal resources.
We apply state of the art methodology ranging from design thinking to lean startup and latest AI applications guided by experienced Venture Architects who themselves are entrepreneurs at heart with a long-standing venture building track-record.
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Corporate Venture Building
Leveraging market signals for maximum impact
The Venture Studio by Schenker Ventures provides top-class founders the unique opportunity to co-found ventures in the Logistics and Supply Chain space together with Schenker.
The Venture Studio offers founders an attractive package including validation support by our partner MVP Factory, initial funding as well as access to valuable Schenker assets, be it industry knowledge or Schenker’s global customer and partner network.
In close collaboration with external founders and investors we leverage the most exciting untapped opportunities in the logistics market.
– Tobias Ledermann, Head of Venture Studio
Transformative ventures success cases that originated in our Venture Studio
At Tenderwise, we simplify the chaos of logistics tenders by transforming fragmented, manual processes into a streamlined, data-driven experience. Instead of sifting through thousands of data points, documents and spreadsheets, our platform centralizes RFQ creation, supplier comparison, contract negotiations, and tender management — saving time, reducing errors, and empower businesses to make smarter sourcing decisions.
Felix Rumpf
Co-Founder & CEO
COMPANY SIZE
Startup
INDUSTRY
Logistics Tender Management
COMPANY SIZE
Startup
INDUSTRY
AI-Agents for Logistics
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!
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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.
Inner Drive
You're continuously driven by being the leading force behind industry-disrupting ventures.
Spike
Bring in and leverage your unique skillset and vision to complement a strong team.
Grit
There is no shortcut to building a venture – but you're willing to go all the way.
You lead by example.
You’re a self-starter. Once you identify with an idea, you can easily motivate others to join your mission. You always set high goals for yourself and have proven to achieve them. Second-best is never an option for you.
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You lead by example.
You’re a self-starter. Once you identify with an idea, you can easily motivate others to join your mission. You always set high goals for yourself and have proven to achieve them. Second-best is never an option for you.
Inner Drive
You're continuously driven by being the leading force behind industry-disrupting ventures.
You're the backbone of your venture's success.
In general, your knowledge is T-shaped with a strong spike in one function: business development/sales, design, engineering or profound logistics, or supply chain management, etc. This will be the foundation of your company’s competitive advantage.
Spike
Bring in and leverage your unique skillset and vision to complement a strong team.
You lead the way – no matter what lays ahead.
Your source of energy never runs low. You’re always finding solutions. You’re willing and able to keep going even when the road gets long and bumpy. You don’t see obstacles but challenges.
Grit
There is no shortcut to building a venture – but you're willing to go all the way.
What we are looking for in founders!
Diversity is a distinctive feature and often a director of disruption. We want to work with an assorted group of founders who are rooted in different educational and professional backgrounds. It’s not important if you have spent all your working life in management consultancy, a corporation, or a start-up. Rather, we want to meet you if you have at least one year of professional experience, are available full-time, and have a logistics or supply chain business idea.
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.
Turning Bold Ideas into Breakthrough Companies.
Become an Investor for our Studio ventures
EcoFreight Logistics
STAGE
Seed
FUNDING SOUGHT
€2 million
FOCUS
Sustainable last-mile delivery
TRACTION
Pilot with major e-commerce player, 30% reduction in carbon emission
EcoFreight Logistics
STAGE
Seed
FUNDING SOUGHT
€2 million
FOCUS
Sustainable last-mile delivery
TRACTION
Pilot with major e-commerce player, 30% reduction in carbon emission
EcoFreight Logistics
STAGE
Seed
FUNDING SOUGHT
€2 million
FOCUS
Sustainable last-mile delivery
TRACTION
Pilot with major e-commerce player, 30% reduction in carbon emission
Bold visionaries driving innovation in global supply chains
Our team of experienced venture building and industry experts enables you to take the first steps of your entrepreneurial journey with the best possible support at your disposal.