Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn AG, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a global mobility and logistics company operating in over 130 countries. It provides a wide range of services, including national and cross-border passenger and freight transport via rail and road, contract logistics, and infrastructure management. The company's segments comprise DB Long-Distance, DB Regional, DB Arriva, DB Cargo, DB Schenker, DB Netze Track, DB Netze Stations, DB Netze Energy, and other subsidiaries. Additionally, Deutsche Bahn offers engineering and consulting services, ticket sales, and supplies power to consumers. Founded in 1994, it is Germany's largest railway company and a leading mobility provider.

Manuel Gerres

Head of Digital Business

Boris Kühn

Head of M&A

21 past transactions

Brighter AI

Venture Round in 2023
Brighter AI Technologies GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled software solutions. The company's primary focus is on video anonymization, which protects individual identities in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. Their technology anonymizes camera data, including personally identifiable information like faces, allowing companies to use publicly recorded footage for analytics and AI applications while ensuring data privacy. Brighter AI's solutions are used across various sectors, initially starting within the automotive industry. The company has been recognized for its innovative work, being named “Europe’s Hottest AI Startup” by Nvidia and winning "The Spark - The German Digital Award" by Handelsblatt & McKinsey.

DB Schenker

Acquisition in 2022
DB Schenker is a global logistics company specializing in comprehensive supply chain solutions. It offers services such as land transport, air and ocean freight forwarding, and contract logistics. The company caters to various sectors like automotive and aerospace, focusing on optimizing supply chains to meet clients' specific needs. With a worldwide workforce, DB Schenker facilitates the efficient exchange of goods globally.

InstaDeep

Series B in 2022
Founded in London in 2015, InstaDeep develops AI-based decision-making systems for enterprises. Its platform offers advanced pattern recognition, GPU-accelerated insights, self-learning systems, machine learning, and predictive analytics to optimize decisions across manufacturing, logistics, mobility, and energy sectors.

Skyports

Series A in 2020
Skyports Limited is an urban air mobility infrastructure provider based in London, with additional offices in California and Singapore. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in securing, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports for passenger and cargo transport. Skyports also develops and implements comprehensive drone delivery solutions, addressing challenges in traditional transportation methods. The company serves various sectors, including medical, e-commerce, and logistics, by creating efficient flight operations within urban and suburban environments. By collaborating with vehicle manufacturers, city authorities, regulators, and real estate partners, Skyports aims to establish resilient infrastructure networks that facilitate safe and efficient operations for both passenger and cargo drones in cities worldwide, including Singapore and Los Angeles.

Skyports

Series A in 2019
Skyports Limited is an urban air mobility infrastructure provider based in London, with additional offices in California and Singapore. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in securing, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports for passenger and cargo transport. Skyports also develops and implements comprehensive drone delivery solutions, addressing challenges in traditional transportation methods. The company serves various sectors, including medical, e-commerce, and logistics, by creating efficient flight operations within urban and suburban environments. By collaborating with vehicle manufacturers, city authorities, regulators, and real estate partners, Skyports aims to establish resilient infrastructure networks that facilitate safe and efficient operations for both passenger and cargo drones in cities worldwide, including Singapore and Los Angeles.

Teralytics

Series D in 2019
Teralytics is a company specializing in mobility analytics, providing deep insights into human mobility needs through the use of big data and advanced machine learning. The company's platform is designed to optimize transportation planning and operations, helping clients address significant mobility challenges. Teralytics aims to transform how journeys are planned and managed, focusing on improving journey times, ensuring accessibility, enhancing operational efficiencies, and minimizing environmental impact. By delivering actionable insights, Teralytics supports the development of sustainable mobility solutions that cater to the needs of individuals and communities both now and in the future.

RideCell

Series B in 2018
RideCell provides fleet automation and management software for ride sharing and car sharing. Its platform automates onboarding, driver-rider matching, scheduling, routing, payment processing, dynamic pricing, and demand-supply balancing, and includes analytics and configurable settings. The Demand-Response product automates requests and dispatch, while Fixed Route offers real time tracking, delay alerts, and proactive notifications for buses and shuttles via phone, text, web, or mobile apps. The platform supports end-to-end operation of mobility services, including rider onboarding, ID checks, referrals, promotions, and online management of fleets. RideCell serves public and private transportation, universities and campuses, and maintenance and delivery fleets, helping operators launch and scale mobility services efficiently. By integrating fleet IoT data with digital vehicle control, it turns manual processes into automated workflows and improves efficiency and monetization. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Europe and Asia.

Kepler Communications

Series A in 2018
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Coord

Series A in 2018
Coord is a New York City-based company dedicated to transforming urban streets through its innovative curb management platform. This platform enables cities to digitally operate and price curb space, enhancing the efficiency, safety, and equity of urban environments. By providing tools that locate available vehicles from both docked and dockless systems, as well as offering pricing and geometric data for tollways, Coord empowers municipal authorities to effectively manage curb inventory. The company has gained recognition for its contributions to urban design and innovation, partnering with several cities including Seattle, Boston, and Nashville. Backed by notable investors such as Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs and Urban.us, Coord is positioned at the forefront of urban mobility solutions.

CleverShuttle

Acquisition in 2018
CleverShuttle is a Berlin-based ridepooling service founded in 2014 by three school friends. The company specializes in affordable and eco-friendly door-to-door transportation, leveraging a fleet of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. As the largest ridepooling provider in Germany, CleverShuttle employs a sophisticated algorithm to efficiently match passengers with similar routes, resulting in high occupancy rates and minimizing empty vehicle runs. This innovative approach not only enhances the convenience of urban mobility but also contributes to a sustainable shift in transportation practices. By promoting the sharing of rides, CleverShuttle offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ride-hailing services.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium Secure specializes in offering cybersecurity solutions tailored for connected vehicles. With a focus on protecting in-vehicle systems from potential cyber threats, Trillium ensures the safety and security of both the vehicle and its passengers. By leveraging advanced technology, Trillium aims to provide a reliable and robust defense against cybersecurity risks in the automotive industry.

GoKid

Funding Round in 2018
GoKid Corporation is a technology company that specializes in mobile applications designed for carpooling among schools, teams, and active families in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Detroit, GoKid offers several products, including the GoKid Carpool app, which simplifies the organization and management of carpools. The platform allows parents to coordinate rides within their trusted networks of friends and neighbors, eliminating the need for strangers or paid drivers. Key features of the application include GPS-based tracking, live mapping, in-app messaging, automated reminders, and notifications about departure times and arrival status. By providing tools for efficient transportation management, GoKid aims to enhance the carpooling experience and foster community connections among families.

RideCell

Series B in 2018
RideCell provides fleet automation and management software for ride sharing and car sharing. Its platform automates onboarding, driver-rider matching, scheduling, routing, payment processing, dynamic pricing, and demand-supply balancing, and includes analytics and configurable settings. The Demand-Response product automates requests and dispatch, while Fixed Route offers real time tracking, delay alerts, and proactive notifications for buses and shuttles via phone, text, web, or mobile apps. The platform supports end-to-end operation of mobility services, including rider onboarding, ID checks, referrals, promotions, and online management of fleets. RideCell serves public and private transportation, universities and campuses, and maintenance and delivery fleets, helping operators launch and scale mobility services efficiently. By integrating fleet IoT data with digital vehicle control, it turns manual processes into automated workflows and improves efficiency and monetization. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Europe and Asia.

Talixo

Series A in 2017
Talixo is an innovative company that specializes in B2B ground transportation, offering a comprehensive online taxi booking platform designed to enhance the booking experience for both customers and drivers. The platform features on-demand hailing, pre-booking options, and robust quality monitoring systems, which assist transportation providers in managing their fleets, optimizing routes, and ensuring high standards for drivers and vehicles. Talixo's proprietary technology seamlessly integrates with major corporate platforms, allowing for customized solutions that comply with individual corporate travel policies. With operations in over 750 cities worldwide, Talixo is rapidly becoming a preferred choice for Fortune 500 companies, airlines, travel agencies, and strategic partners, streamlining the e-payment and billing process for a hassle-free ride experience.

What3words

Venture Round in 2017
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.

CleverShuttle

Series A in 2017
CleverShuttle is a Berlin-based ridepooling service founded in 2014 by three school friends. The company specializes in affordable and eco-friendly door-to-door transportation, leveraging a fleet of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. As the largest ridepooling provider in Germany, CleverShuttle employs a sophisticated algorithm to efficiently match passengers with similar routes, resulting in high occupancy rates and minimizing empty vehicle runs. This innovative approach not only enhances the convenience of urban mobility but also contributes to a sustainable shift in transportation practices. By promoting the sharing of rides, CleverShuttle offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ride-hailing services.

CleverShuttle

Seed Round in 2016
CleverShuttle is a Berlin-based ridepooling service founded in 2014 by three school friends. The company specializes in affordable and eco-friendly door-to-door transportation, leveraging a fleet of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. As the largest ridepooling provider in Germany, CleverShuttle employs a sophisticated algorithm to efficiently match passengers with similar routes, resulting in high occupancy rates and minimizing empty vehicle runs. This innovative approach not only enhances the convenience of urban mobility but also contributes to a sustainable shift in transportation practices. By promoting the sharing of rides, CleverShuttle offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ride-hailing services.

CleverShuttle

Seed Round in 2016
CleverShuttle is a Berlin-based ridepooling service founded in 2014 by three school friends. The company specializes in affordable and eco-friendly door-to-door transportation, leveraging a fleet of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. As the largest ridepooling provider in Germany, CleverShuttle employs a sophisticated algorithm to efficiently match passengers with similar routes, resulting in high occupancy rates and minimizing empty vehicle runs. This innovative approach not only enhances the convenience of urban mobility but also contributes to a sustainable shift in transportation practices. By promoting the sharing of rides, CleverShuttle offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ride-hailing services.

flinc

Venture Round in 2015
flinc AG is a German company founded in 2010, specializing in a social mobility network application that facilitates real-time ridesharing by matching drivers and passengers. Based in Ludwigshafen, flinc's innovative platform integrates navigation technology, enabling seamless communication and route coordination without the need for phone calls or text messages. The application allows users to share rides for short to medium-length journeys, offering a dynamic and automated service that can be accessed via desktop, smartphone, or navigation devices. Users can customize their ride-sharing experience by connecting with direct contacts, peer groups, or the broader network. Additionally, flinc provides solutions for companies and public transit organizations, promoting environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. By combining various transportation modes, including public transit schedules, flinc aims to enhance the commuting experience while reducing costs and stress associated with traditional travel. In 2017, flinc became a subsidiary of moovel GmbH, further solidifying its position in the mobility sector.

flinc

Venture Round in 2014
flinc AG is a German company founded in 2010, specializing in a social mobility network application that facilitates real-time ridesharing by matching drivers and passengers. Based in Ludwigshafen, flinc's innovative platform integrates navigation technology, enabling seamless communication and route coordination without the need for phone calls or text messages. The application allows users to share rides for short to medium-length journeys, offering a dynamic and automated service that can be accessed via desktop, smartphone, or navigation devices. Users can customize their ride-sharing experience by connecting with direct contacts, peer groups, or the broader network. Additionally, flinc provides solutions for companies and public transit organizations, promoting environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. By combining various transportation modes, including public transit schedules, flinc aims to enhance the commuting experience while reducing costs and stress associated with traditional travel. In 2017, flinc became a subsidiary of moovel GmbH, further solidifying its position in the mobility sector.

Arriva Group

Acquisition in 2010
Arriva Group is a public transport operator in European countries.
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