Driving transformation by connecting people, technology and capital

We shape the digital and sustainable transformation of financial services.

We are neosfer, the early-stage investor and innovation unit of the Commerzbank Group. We are convinced that the digital and sustainable transformation of financial services contributes to a future worth living. To help shape this change, we 1) identify exciting innovations in the market and support them with venture capital and know-how, 2) build knowledge and business models for new technologies and 3) establish an ecosystem around innovation, technology and sustainability.

What we do
Invest
Build
Connect

Invest

We boost the ideas of ambitious founders with our insights, capital, an extensive network, and strategic advice.

As Commerzbank’s corporate venture capitalist based in the financial hub of Frankfurt, we look for start-ups in Europe that have the power to redefine financial services with their vision. Our investment focus is on early-stage start-ups whose solutions create real added value for the Commerzbank Group and its customers – digitally and sustainably.

Build

We build solutions that shape the future of financial services and their clients

As the innovation unit of the Commerzbank Group, we are constantly identifying new trends in the heart of Frankfurt and in Berlin, examining technological innovations and developing our own prototypes and business models on this basis.

Connect

We connect. To accelerate the sustainable and digital transformation

We are an important hub for connecting start-ups, investors and innovators. To accelerate the digital and sustainable transformation, we promote the exchange of knowledge between all parties with our community formats. Because one thing is clear: only through collaboration, partnerships and the expansion of our ecosystem will we be able to shape a more digital and greener future.

Learn more about the team behind neosfer!

Invest. Build. Connect. Our mission and drive as an innovation unit and early stage investor of Commerzbank is to shape financial services of tomorrow – digitally and sustainably.

Awards

Verified B Corp – neosfer meets high standards in terms of social and environmental responsibility.

January 23

Best Innovation Lab – Category: Trade & Services

September 23

Finalist Category: Best Investor

March 20

Best Bank-Sponsored Lab

June 21

Best digital innovation unit in Germany

June 20

Diamond Star Award Category: Digital Corporate Banking

September 20

Best digital innovation unit in Germany

June 19

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