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vent.io

Corporate venture capital and digital unit of (100% backed by) Deutsche Leasing AG

Also known as vent.io GmbH, Vent.io

CVC and product-engineering unit of Deutsche Leasing (Frankfurt): up to €1.5m in seed and Series A B2B startups in the GSA region linked to asset finance and the Mittelstand.

Corporate venture and product-engineering unit of Deutsche Leasing AG (Frankfurt am Main); unrelated to similarly named 'Vent' or 'Ventio' companies.

HEADQUARTERS
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
5 people

Focus

STAGES
SeedSeries A
SECTORS
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware & SaaSIndustrial & ManufacturingMobility & LogisticsClimate & EnergyReal Estate & PropTech
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
GermanyAustriaSwitzerland

Overview

vent.io GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, unites product engineering for the Deutsche Leasing Group with a corporate venture capital unit that is 100% backed by Deutsche Leasing AG, part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Its CVC team invests up to €1.5 million, convertible or direct, in data-driven B2B startups at seed and Series A in the GSA region, focusing on construction, logistics, AI, manufacturing, rental, data processing and trade. A venture-partnering team connects portfolio companies with Deutsche Leasing customers, Sparkassen and OEM partners through pilot projects. The site states 12 startup investments.

Investment thesis

Invests up to €1.5m (convertible or direct) at seed and Series A in data-driven B2B startups in the GSA region that strengthen asset finance and asset-related services (construction, logistics, AI, manufacturing, rental, data processing, trade), and connects them with Deutsche Leasing, Sparkassen and OEM partners through pilot projects.

PORTFOLIO (8)

  • Rabot Energy
    Climate & Energy
  • syte
    Real Estate & PropTech
  • Checkandrent.com
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Unchained Robotics
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • ENLYZE
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • truckoo
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Voltfang
    Climate & Energy
  • WeSort.AI
    Artificial Intelligence · since 2026

People

  • Sven Siering
    Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) · source
  • Nhut Ajat Hong
    Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) · source
  • Peter Lauerbach
    Head of Investment · source
  • Amin Jaibi
    Investment Manager · source
  • Leonard Buchsbaum
    Investment Manager · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

vent.io is a corporate venture arm based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Yes. vent.io invests its own capital in private companies.

vent.io invests at Seed and Series A stages in Artificial Intelligence, Software & SaaS, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mobility & Logistics, Climate & Energy and Real Estate & PropTech.

vent.io's stated ticket size is Up to €1.5M.

Key people at vent.io include Sven Siering (Managing Director (Geschäftsführer)), Nhut Ajat Hong (Managing Director (Geschäftsführer)), Peter Lauerbach (Head of Investment) and Amin Jaibi (Investment Manager).

vent.io's investments include Rabot Energy, syte, Checkandrent.com, Unchained Robotics, ENLYZE, truckoo, Voltfang and WeSort.AI.

The most recent publicly reported investment by vent.io is WeSort.AI (€10m financing round (participation)), announced in Mar 2026.

vent.io states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

No. vent.io invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.