DB1 Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital unit of Deutsche Börse Group, focusing on early- to growth-stage fintech startups along the capital markets infrastructure value chain. With €400 million in assets under management, they aim to access innovations and technologies that align with Deutsche Börse Group’s strategy, generate attractive investment returns, and add strategic value to their portfolio companies.
Is DB1 Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with DB1 Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Stages
Series A
First ticket size
€5,000,000 - €25,000,000
When approaching DB1 Ventures, founders should highlight how their solution can create tangible synergies with established capital markets infrastructure and demonstrate a clear path to integration or partnership with major financial institutions. Emphasize proven traction or unique technology that can scale within regulated environments, and be prepared to articulate how your offering complements or extends Deutsche Börse Group’s ecosystem. Strategic alignment and the potential for long-term collaboration are key levers for engagement.
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