Schenker Ventures

Schenker Ventures, established in 2021, is the corporate venture capital arm of DB Schenker, located in Essen, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in companies within the logistics and supply chain sectors. By providing support and resources, Schenker Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs and foster the development of innovative ideas into transformative businesses. The firm emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial freedom for founders while leveraging the extensive capabilities of a leading global logistics provider.

Paulina Banszerus

Head of Venture Capital​

Patric Hoffmann

Head

7 past transactions

Dexory

Venture Round in 2023
Dexory is a company focused on revolutionizing warehouse operations through the use of autonomous robots and Artificial Intelligence. By offering fully autonomous, mobile, and modular robots, Dexory enables efficient data collection and management within logistics environments. These robots measure, track, and locate goods without disrupting existing workflows, delivering real-time insights at each stage of receiving, storing, and dispatching products. The information gathered is integrated into digital twin technology, which allows warehouses to quickly adapt to operational challenges. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also helps clients reduce costs and conserve resources by minimizing the time spent locating missing goods.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

SQUAKE

Seed Round in 2023
SQUAKE offers an API-driven platform for precise carbon calculation and reduction in the travel and logistics industries. It automates carbon reduction processes, supports various emission types, and facilitates vendor selection for sustainability initiatives.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.

Liefergrün

Venture Round in 2023
Liefergrün is a technology platform striving for the most convenient and sustainable delivery experience in e-commerce.

Laserhub

Series B in 2022
Laserhub is a procurement platform and marketplace for custom-made metal parts that digitizes and automates procurement processes for industrial B2B customers. The platform supports sheet metal work including laser cutting, bending and folding, deburring and thread cutting, powder coating and laser engraving, and handles turning and milling orders through its network of suppliers. Serving buyers and suppliers in Germany, Austria, France and Belgium, Laserhub aims to reduce both processing steps and parts costs by streamlining sourcing and manufacturing workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, the company positions itself as a digital intermediary for metal parts manufacturing.

Warehousing1

Series A in 2022
Warehousing1 develops a platform that connects businesses with optimal warehousing solutions across Europe. Users can discover ideal spaces, manage them digitally, and enhance operational efficiency through real-time visibility and data transparency.
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