This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

We believe that they can only do so by solving true pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge, operational excellence.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

we believe that they can only do so by solving ture pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge & opreational excellence.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logech champions of the future.

And we believe that this is especially true for early-stage LogTech founders. This is why they need an early-stage partner to combine these attributes. This is XPRESS Ventures.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

we believe that they can only do so by solving ture pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge & opreational excellence.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

And we believe that this is especially true for early-stage LogTech founders. This is why they need an early-stage partner to combine these attributes.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logtech champions of the future.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logech champions of the future.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logtech champions of the future.

our heritage

As a proud partner of fiege logistics, we combine the best of the logistics and the digital world.

Fiege is a leader in innovation in logistics. With Fiege’s modular concepts in logistics, digital services, real estate, and ventures, Fiege optimizes the value chains of customers globally and across industries. Fiege is shaping the logistics of the future - now in the fifth generation.

our theses

As a proud partner of fiege logistics, we combine the best of the logistics and the digital world.

01.

Digital chains

The need to digitized and data-driven supply chains will increase in the face of disruptions. Visibility will integrate ever more into value chains including a company’s suppliers.

02.

sustainability

More sustainable and circular models will play a core role in future of logistics, its performance measurement and operational decisions. As customer behavior changes rightly towards sustainability, so does need logistics.

03.

automation

AI-driven warehouse automation systems and robotics will become a competitive cost advantage in the long run. Labor shortage and efficiency gains are the main drivers.

04.

Connectivity

Frictionless intermodal transportation requires more data standards and communication of legacy system than platform approaches with diverse connections.

05.

autonomy

Autonomous land and air transportation will inevitably make its way but will require longer time to markets under given legislative than the common opinion.

06.

on-demand

Last mile on-demand models can work and scale in limited geographics, demographics and product verticals where it addresses a true customer value in a sustainable way

07.

technology adoption

Cutting-edge technologies in AI and blockchain can only fulfill its true value through an effective collaboration of supply chain stakeholders.

what we do

Our goal is to be a co-founder, investor and partner.

we build.

We find, iterate and test real use cases across logistics verticals. We do so to co-found venture backable LogTech businesses with entrepreneurs in residence.

we invest.

We provide non-strategic pre-seed capital. We do so to take minority positions and assist a founder’s journey under venture capital metrics.

we scale.

We support to build an organization, raise funds, hire C-Levels and clean up legally. We do so to bring our venture on the winning street from the start.

we operate.

We offer logistics infrastructure, capacities and services by our partner FIEGE. We do so to build the founder’s operational backbone from Day 1.

we connect.

We bring our founders together with industry leaders, venture capitalists and talents. We do so to build meaningful and valuable connections within our ecosystem.

we mentor.

We give strategic and personal advice to lead a business, a team, a vision. We do so to share learnings and function as a sounding board.

we build.we invest.

We have close ties to the operations, customer and market intelligence of FIEGE, the pioneer of contract logistics.

This is why we aim to discover real pain-points in logistics – and build the most promising ventures with Entrepreneurs in Residence.

We follow a structured and yet iterative process to turn ideas into ventures:

01.

problem validation

Create hypothesis, define persona and validate with customer insights

02.

solution iteration

Ideate and select a technology-driven solution, select based on operational KPI’s

03.

business development

Develop a business model, monetization strategy and go-to-market

04.

prototyping and mvp

Raise initial funds, prototype solution and start build-measure-learn cycle

05.

launch

Last mile on-demand models can work and scale in limited geographics, demographics and product verticals where it addresses a true customer value in a sustainable way

We invest in the most ambitious and promising pre-seed LogTech founders.

Based on our industry focus, we aim to deeply understand the value proposition, market, technology and team. At the same time, we help founders to focus on the success drivers of their business and get true learnings from our Due Diligence.

Our investment criteria

01.

team

Your team has complementary skillsets, true passion and entrepreneurial mindsets - and yes, we don’t shy away from unconventional CV’s.

02.

logtech

Your startup targets a direct logistics use case, no matter what supply chain vertical. Or your venture requires logistics to scale.

03.

stage

You are in the pre-seed stage and aim for the first institutional investors.

04.

technology

Your business case is tech at heart or tech-driven. The IP owns to your venture.

05.

scalability

Your solution is scalable, customer lifetime values outperform acquisition cost by a multiple in the long run.

06.

competive advantage

You can show the road to develop a cutting edge from your competitors and aim for a lasting advantage in the market.

07.

time to market

You target a large, growing and disrupting market at the right time.

This is to the operational ones. The maker. The solver. The builder.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

This is to the operational ones. The maker. The solver. The builder.

We believe that they can only do so by solving true pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge, operational excellence.

This is to the operational ones. The maker. The solver. The builder.

we believe that they can only do so by solving ture pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge & opreational excellence.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logech champions of the future.

And we believe that this is especially true for early-stage LogTech founders. This is why they need an early-stage partner to combine these attributes. This is XPRESS Ventures.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

we believe that they can only do so by solving ture pain-points through scalable technology, deep knowledge & opreational excellence.

We believe that founders can build the Next Big Thing with the right partners, within a true ecosystem.

And we believe that this is especially true for early-stage LogTech founders. This is why they need an early-stage partner to combine these attributes.

And we believe that this is especially true for early-stage LogTech founders. This is why they need an early-stage partner to combine these attributes.

This is to the operational ones. The maker. The solver. The builder.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logtech champions of the future.

This is to the operational ones. The maker. The solver. The builder.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logech champions of the future.

Our goal is to empower founders to build Logtech champions of the future.

As a proud partner of fiege logistics, we combine the best of the logistics and the digital world.

As a proud partner of fiege logistics, we combine the best of the logistics and the digital world.

Our goal is to be a co-founder, investor and partner.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.

This is to the operational ones.
The maker. The solver. The builder.