We build companies in growth areas such as green energy, smart mobility, applied artificial intelligence, connectivity&data and clould-based IoT in factories.
From industry, for industry.

1886Ventures – from Industry for Industry.

We unleash the potential of next technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, internet of things or fuel cell technology, to build outstanding data-based ventures that create value for our industry partners and 1886Ventures.

1886Ventures has a broad portfolio of ventures and  projects dealing with green energy, automated trucks, AI-driven vehicle scanning, vehicle subscription, digital ridesharing, vehicle connectivity and circular economy.  

1886Ventures – from Industry for Industry.

GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems has set itself the task of supporting the industry on their way to be carbon-free in the future.

Originally born in 2019 at the heart of Mercedes-Benz fuel cell research department, today, as an independent company, it develops intelligent and connected fuel cell systems for a wide variety of industrial applications. The team of experts is currently focusing on the area of intralogistics vehicles.

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1886Ventures – from Industry for Industry.

Carve8 was born at ​​Mercedes-Benz. The platform was developed together with automotive sales experts and tested and continuously improved as a pilot at dealerships in five countries in 2019.

Now, Carve8 is an independent car subscription expert with sales know-how and the quality promise of Mercedes-Benz. The white label, plug-in solution offers dealerships and fleet owners to step into the future of car-sales.

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1886Ventures – from Industry for Industry.

CIDA stands for Circular Industrial Design Accelerator and transforms industrial components from the automotive industry that are to be scrapped into sustainable premium upcycled products and thus supports car manufacturers in implementing circular value chains.

With its business model, CIDA responds to the growing awareness of industry and society for the circular economy. This involves avoiding the scrapping of products and materials and keeping them in the system through alternative use. CIDA embraces the Circularity of Things.

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Our Ventures
Carve8
Car Subscription model of Premium Cars
Carve8 is a start-up that was born at ​​Mercedes-Benz. The platform was developed together with automotive sales experts and tested and continuously improved as a pilot at dealerships in five countries in 2019. Now, Carve8 is an independent car subscription expert with sales know-how and the quality promise of Mercedes-Benz. The white label solution offers dealerships and fleet owners to step into the future of car-sales.
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Carve8
Car Subscription model of Premium Cars
Carve8 is a start-up that was born at ​​Mercedes-Benz. The platform was developed together with automotive sales experts and tested and continuously improved as a pilot at dealerships in five countries in 2019. Now, Carve8 is an independent car subscription expert with sales know-how and the quality promise of Mercedes-Benz. The white label solution offers dealerships and fleet owners to step into the future of car-sales.
Carve8
Car Subscription model of Premium Cars
Carve8 is a start-up that was born at ​​Mercedes-Benz. The platform was developed together with automotive sales experts and tested and continuously improved as a pilot at dealerships in five countries in 2019. Now, Carve8 is an independent car subscription expert with sales know-how and the quality promise of Mercedes-Benz. The white label solution offers dealerships and fleet owners to step into the future of car-sales.

Are you interested in our 1886Ventures portfolio and explore a new avenue to future-proof your business & maintain your core workstream?

Our portfolio includes projects and ventures with next technologies such as automated driving, fuel cells, car connectivity, fully digitalized car subscription and innovative, data-driven software services. Integrate this next tech into your current business, or your next one. If you want to be part of our journey, give us a call and together we can dive into our high-tech workshop for a full tour.

1886Ventures – we transform, we build, we grow.