Rethink Ventures
Overview
Rethink Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage mobility and logistics startups across Europe. The firm aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in building the next generation of European logistics, supply chain, and mobility tech companies. Their investment strategy centers on next-generation vehicle technologies, mobility solutions, logistics innovations, and energy infrastructure to promote a clean, emission-free future of transportation. The firm operates as a bridge between its portfolio companies, corporate investors, and leading executives to establish partnerships and jointly scale innovative technologies. Rethink Ventures is backed by industry-leading corporate partners, including ZF Ventures, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, KION Group, Berylls, and HAVI, as well as the European Investment Fund, experienced entrepreneurs, and several family offices. This support provides deep technology and market know-how that serves as a valuable foundation for its investment decisions and founders’ support. Rethink Ventures' mission is to invest in founders that rethink the way we transport people and goods, aiming to create solutions at scale that will decarbonize the transportation of people and goods, transform the mobility and energy industry, and have a true positive impact. The firm is regulated as an SFDR article 8 fund, emphasizing sustainability as a core value of the business.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage mobility and logistics tech companies headquartered in Europe (including the UK)
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Rethink Ventures invest in?
Rethink Ventures invests in Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Automotive, Software and Renewable Energy, and is based in Munich, Germany. Rethink Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Rethink Ventures invest at?
Rethink Ventures backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Rethink Ventures invest in?
Rethink Ventures invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Rethink Ventures?
Team members listed for Rethink Ventures include Jens-Philipp Klein (Co-Founder and General Partner) and Matthias Schanze (Founding Partner).
What companies has Rethink Ventures invested in?
Rethink Ventures's portfolio includes Deftpower, Shipzero and Rydes.
How do I contact Rethink Ventures?
Rethink Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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