Rethink Ventures

Rethink Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2022. The firm specializes in early-stage investments within the automotive, vehicle technology, mobility, and logistics sectors, focusing on companies that promote sustainable transportation solutions. Rethink Ventures aims to address the pressing need for decarbonization and harness the rapid technological advancements in the industry. It is supported by prominent institutional investors, corporations, and entrepreneurs, with a mission to empower founders who are redefining the transportation of people and goods, thereby creating a meaningful impact in the sector.

Jens-Philipp Klein

Co-Founder and General Partner

Matthias Schanze

Founding Partner

11 past transactions

Insurevision.ai

Seed Round in 2025
Insurevision.ai provides accident prevention using AI

shipzero

Series A in 2024
Shipzero is a developer of a supply chain management platform designed to assist the transport and logistics sector in effectively reducing emissions. The company's software leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to provide accurate measurement and accounting of emissions, supporting shippers, logistics service providers, and carriers in their efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. By delivering decision-focused information, Shipzero enables its clients to manage transport emissions and facilitates their transition towards sustainable logistics practices on a global scale.

S2data

Seed Round in 2024
S2data offers transport optimization in a cloud-based SaaS solution yielding savings up to 30% for costs and CO2 and with full automation.

Deftpower

Seed Round in 2024
Deftpower is an AI-supported SaaS platform for EV charging. They offer premium charging services, but it doesn’t have to be an endless administrative burden. Their products include administrators, developers, and drivers.

Driveblocks

Seed Round in 2023
Driveblocks is a developer of modular software specifically designed for autonomous driving in the commercial vehicle sector. The company offers a sophisticated platform that includes software modules for sensor data preprocessing, environment model generation, and decision-making and control. By utilizing these modules, logistics companies can enhance their operational safety, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. The founding team possesses significant expertise in developing algorithms for automated driving, which underpins the functionality and effectiveness of Driveblocks' innovative solutions.

Logistikbude

Seed Round in 2023
Logistikbude operates a web-based logistics platform focused on automating load carrier management. Its software is designed to manage various types of load carriers, facilitating the tracking of owned carriers and the management of exchange processes within open pools. The platform employs a scanning application to mark load carriers for easy identification, digitally records tracking processes, and documents exchanges in a manner that is accessible to both parties involved. Additionally, it automates the accounting related to these transactions, ensuring legality and clarity, ultimately allowing businesses to efficiently track and manage all types of transport while reducing costs.

enabl

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Enabl operates a digital platform that streamlines the connection between warehouse systems and transportation services. By enabling customers to link their vehicles to drivers, the platform facilitates the scheduling of material transportation with ease. This process allows for both traditional drivers and autonomous systems to execute transport orders remotely, offering flexibility in logistics operations. Enabl also specializes in developing remote control systems for forklifts, providing tailored automation solutions aimed at optimizing long-good logistics. The company utilizes agile development methods and consulting analysis to address specific challenges and improve operational efficiency for its customers. Transport services are available for reservation at any time, with charges applied only during service hours.

Rail-Flow

Seed Round in 2023
Rail-Flow specializes in providing comprehensive management solutions for the rail freight industry, focusing on purchase and tender management, rail offer management, and intermodal transportation management. The company offers services that include procurement, quoting, execution, billing, and automatic order entry, enabling clients to efficiently track inquiries and offers. Rail-Flow's platform aims to streamline processes, ultimately helping customers reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency. Clients can reach Rail-Flow through phone, email, and online applications, ensuring accessible support for their logistics needs.

Deftpower

Seed Round in 2023
Deftpower is an AI-supported SaaS platform for EV charging. They offer premium charging services, but it doesn’t have to be an endless administrative burden. Their products include administrators, developers, and drivers.

NAVIT

Seed Round in 2023
NAVIT is a company that develops a mobility budget platform designed to enhance transportation options for employees while addressing climate change. The platform enables users to access and book various mobility services, including scooter and car-sharing, bike subscriptions, and public transportation. By allowing employees to set a mobility budget, NAVIT promotes the use of modern and sustainable modes of transport, ultimately aiming to reduce CO2 emissions associated with commuting.

shipzero

Seed Round in 2023
Shipzero is a developer of a supply chain management platform designed to assist the transport and logistics sector in effectively reducing emissions. The company's software leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to provide accurate measurement and accounting of emissions, supporting shippers, logistics service providers, and carriers in their efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. By delivering decision-focused information, Shipzero enables its clients to manage transport emissions and facilitates their transition towards sustainable logistics practices on a global scale.
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