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500+

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Over 15+ successful portfolio companies

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Be part of the team shaping the future of global supply chains

Our innovative approaches and groundbreaking partnerships have caught the attention of leading media outlets and industry publications andexpert interviews.

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Shaping Logistics Narratives Inspiring Industry Change

Our innovative approaches and groundbreaking partnerships have caught the attention of leading media outlets and industry publications andexpert interviews.

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our team

Visionary doers driving innovation in global supply chains

The Schenker Ventures team brings together veteran entrepreneurs and logistics experts to help you succeed. Through our experts and partnership with MVP Factory, you have access to functional support across design, engineering, and marketing. Together, we make sure that our ventures are able to create nothing less than sustainable disruption of an entire industry.

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Innovating supply chains.
One venture at a time.

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Our approach to nurturing and scaling invaluable ideas into game-changing ventures is unique in the supply chain industry.

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A carrier-agnostic, AI-powered end-to-end customs declaration collaboration and filing workflow for Exports & Imports in a plug-and-play SaaS-Solution.

A carrier-agnostic, AI-powered end-to-end customs declaration collaboration and filing workflow for Exports & Imports in a plug-and-play SaaS-Solution.
It enables seamless, high quality document exchange and uses AI combined with customer master data and external customs data sources to increase data quality for well-filed, compliance-validated export and import declarations.

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NxtLog

Leverages transport data for regulatory compliance, reporting and decarbonisation journeys for transport networks by significantly reducing reporting time and offsetting obligations.

NxtLog helps to use existing transport data to comply with regulatory changes and setup decarbonization journeys for transport networks. It reduces the effort from data point to compliant reporting from weeks to one day, while reducing emission offsetting obligations today and in the future between 10-35%. ​

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Venderly

Al-driven vendor selection, management, and performance tracking, boosting procurement efficiency and supplier reliability.

Venderly leverages AI to optimize vendor selection, management, and performance tracking, helping businesses find and maintain quality suppliers. Their platform improves procurement efficiency and fosters more reliable supplier partnerships.

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Tenderwise

Centralized procurement platform managing tenders, supplier evaluations, and contracts, reducing complexity and enhancing transparency.

Tenderwise streamlines sourcing and procurement through a centralized platform that manages tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. Their solution aims to reduce complexity, enhance transparency, and improve supplier relationships.

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Northbound

Al-powered logistics optimization using predictive analytics and automation, cutting costs and boosting supply chain responsiveness.

Northbound offers AI-driven solutions to optimize logistics and supply chain operations through predictive analytics and automated decision-making. Their platform helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance responsiveness to market changes.

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Warehousing1

Flexible warehousing and fulfillment platform connecting businesses to a global network for scalable, short-term supply chain solutions.

Warehousing1 is a flexible warehousing and fulfillment platform connecting businesses with an international network of storage and logistics providers. They help companies quickly scale their supply chain capabilities without long-term commitments.

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Volocopter

Electric eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility, delivering zero-emission on-demand transportation to transform city travel.

Volocopter develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for urban air mobility and on-demand transportation services. Their zero-emission air taxis aim to transform how people move in and around cities.

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Laserhub

Online platform for custom metal parts, linking customers with vetted manufacturers for fast, reliable supply chain and production.

LASERHUB is an online platform that streamlines the ordering and production of custom metal parts by connecting customers with vetted manufacturers. They simplify the supply chain and ensure quick, reliable delivery of fabricated components.

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Gideon

Al-driven robots to streamline material handling, improving throughput, cutting costs, and boosting safety in warehouses and factories.

Gideon provides AI-powered mobile robots and software to automate repetitive material handling tasks in warehouses and factories. Their technology improves throughput, reduces operational costs, and enhances workplace safety.

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Fernride

Autonomous electric yard trucking with remote supervision, boosting safety, efficiency, and sustainability in short-distance logistics.

FERNRIDE offers autonomous, electric trucking solutions for yard logistics, combining self-driving technology with remote human supervision. Their approach aims to enhance safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency in short-distance transportation.

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Dexory

Autonomous robotics + Al for real-time warehouse insights, optimizing inventory and boosting operational efficiency in distribution.

Dexory uses autonomous robotics and AI to provide real-time data insights and inventory management for warehouses and distribution centers. Their solutions improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in logistics environments.

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Squake

Platform to integrate climate solutions for travel, enabling offsetting & emissions tracking while reducing environmental footprint.

SQUAKE provides a platform enabling travel and mobility companies to integrate climate action solutions, such as carbon offsetting and emissions tracking, into their services. They help businesses reduce their environmental footprint and meet sustainability goals.

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Born from a DNA of logistics and entrepreneurship-driven innovation

At Schenker Ventures we benefit from the over 125-year long logistics experience of DB Schenker. And we believe, that by combining this with entrepreneurial spirit and drive, we are able to drive logistics excellence and customer satisfaction throughout the next wave of digitization of the entire industry.

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what we do

Empowering logistics innovation driving global change

We invest in, co-create, and build groundbreaking logistics solutions. From venture capital to building ventures in-house – we're reshaping the future of global supply chains one venture at a time. 

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Partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and industry experts

Our strength lies in the deep and well-founded logistics knowledge that has been collected within Schenker for over a century – and has made it one of the worlds leading logistics companies. 

Combined with the deep entrepreneurial insights, methods and experiences of our team, we are able to transform innovative ideas into groundbreaking ventures, that stir up the entire industry.

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Empowering Innovation in Global Logistics.

We shape the future of supply chains through strategic investments and partnerships

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