DB1 Ventures is Deutsche Börse Group’s corporate venture capital unit, based in Frankfurt/Main, investing globally in early- to growth-stage fintech companies along the capital markets infrastructure value chain. It targets businesses with strategic fit to Deutsche Börse Group, typically Series A companies with at least €2m in revenue, and invests €5-25 million per company. The firm seeks significant minority stakes, board representation, and flexibility to lead or follow rounds.