DB1 Ventures — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

DB1 Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Deutsche Börse Group, dedicated to driving innovation through strategic investments in fintech startups along the capital markets infrastructure value chain. With assets under management totaling €400 million, the firm actively manages 24 investments, including one unicorn and eight exits. Their vision is to be the strategic partner of choice for early-stage to growth-stage fintech startups that align with Deutsche Börse Group's business fields, aiming to access innovations and technologies core or adjacent to the group's strategy, generate attractive investment returns, and add strategic value to the growth plans of portfolio companies. The investment strategy of DB1 Ventures focuses on fintech startups with a strategic fit to Deutsche Börse Group's business fields, targeting early- to growth-stage companies, typically Series A with at least €2 million in revenues. The firm invests between €5 million and €25 million, seeking significant minority stakes of approximately 5-20%. Their active investment philosophy includes board representation and flexibility in leading or following investment rounds, with a geographically agnostic approach. DB1 Ventures offers a value proposition that helps early-stage and growth-stage startups scale better from a technical and business connectivity perspective by working closely with Deutsche Börse Group's product, technology, and operations teams. They provide connections to the financial world, from issuers to intermediaries, traders, and investors, who appreciate their neutrality and the high quality of market services. With the experience and brand of one of the largest market operators, DB1 Ventures stands for quality, independence, reliability, and innovation in the industry.

Investment Focus

Fintech startups with strategic fit to Deutsche Börse Group's business fields
Early- to growth-stage companies (typically Series A with at least €2 million in revenues)
Seeking significant minority stakes of approximately 5-20%

Portfolio Companies

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Frequently asked questions about DB1 Ventures

What sectors does DB1 Ventures invest in?

DB1 Ventures invests in Financial Services and Technology, and is based in Germany. DB1 Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.