The Bank for Entrepreneurs

Helping entrepreneurial families manage their business and personal finances since 1870

For the entrepreneur, every business decision is also a personal one. That's why the Bank for Entrepreneurs combines our strengths in Wealth Management and Business Banking with those of our Corporate Bank and Investment Bank, and makes them accessible via one point of contact. Discover how we can support you and your family at each stage of your business journey using the links below.

Some services of our Bank for Entrepreneurs offering are only available for clients meeting certain eligibility criteria - contact us to learn more.

Growing

Borrowing

Raising capital

De-risking

Exiting

Growing

Managing personal and family wealth while growing a business

Growing into new markets means broader horizons and bigger opportunities for you and your family. We can help you manage the complexities of operating in multiple currencies, while working towards long-term investment goals.

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Borrowing

Financing your next big opportunity

When you have a liquidity need, we have the expertise and experience to provide tailored financing solutions – whether you are investing in capital markets, real estate, lifestyle assets or any other commercial or business asset.

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Raising capital

Taking your business to the next level

Whether you’re looking to go public, raise funds via private placements or debt, or explore other opportunities in the capital markets, our corporate and investment banking expertise is accessible from a single point of contact.

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De-risking

Managing the risks of your entrepreneurial lifestyle

Unexpected life events often present significant challenges for international entrepreneurs and their families. That's why we work closely with insurers to align your personal coverage with your business goals.

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Exiting

Passing your business into new hands

Whether you are preparing for succession or selling your business, we can help you to navigate the process and tailor a plan that reflects your priorities and particular circumstances.

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Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2026

Deutsche Bank Private Bank was named Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2026

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Entrepreneurship

Wealth management for founders – from start-up to scale

As start-ups scale, founders often face a complex journey navigating the shift from concentrated, illiquid wealth to more structured financial planning – balancing growth, liquidity and long-term goals.

Jun. 22, 2026

How we work

A strategic perspective on yacht financing

For many ultra high net worth individuals and families, yacht ownership sits at the intersection of lifestyle priorities and long-term balance-sheet management.

Jun. 10, 2026

Feature article

La Dolce Vita: Italian real estate for globally mobile UHNW families – resilience, lifestyle and value

Italian luxury real estate combines resilient pricing with lifestyle appeal across prime locations shaped by history and understated glamour. We examine why this continues to attract ultra-high-net-worth buyers.

Jun. 03, 2026

How we work

How a private bank can help clients manage cross-border complexity

For internationally mobile clients, cross-border real estate and investment portfolios can create friction at exactly the moment speed and certainty matter most. A coordinated approach can help simplify execution across jurisdiction.

May. 18, 2026

Feature article

A patient approach: how family offices invest for the very long term

When it comes to achieving multi-generational goals, the ability of family offices to deploy patient capital and take a truly long-term view is critical.

May. 14, 2026

How we work

A long play – matching sports investors with strategic assets worldwide

Sports assets are attracting sophisticated investors seeking global opportunities, clear investment horizons and potentially uncorrelated returns – but understanding the risks entailed is crucial.

May. 13, 2026

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How we work

How a Global Hausbank approach could provide value for sports investors

With valuations rising and new investors entering the market, sports acquisitions demand the integrated balance sheet strength and global reach of a unified cross-bank approach.

Apr. 21, 2026

Feature article

A place in the sun: the enduring appeal of Spanish luxury real estate

Spain sits at an intersection of global mobility, resilient real assets, long-term capital preservation and security – a combination that continues to draw sophisticated international wealth to its luxury property market.

Mar. 27, 2026

Feature article

When capital meets competition – unlocking potential value in sports investing

Arjun Nagarkatti, Head of Private Bank – US & Europe International at Deutsche Bank, explains why, far from being vanity projects, sports investments potentially offer a strategic opportunity for uncorrelated returns.

Mar. 25, 2026

How we work

Case study: simplifying cross-border wealth through integrated banking

We explore how integrated banking expertise helped a client secure tax efficient financing for a prime Paris acquisition with a solution built on understanding their full cross-border portfolio and risk profile.

Mar. 24, 2026

Feature article

What should family offices look for in a wealth manager?

Rising complexity in the family office landscape demands institutional discipline, strategic clarity and cross border expertise in every decision.

Mar. 16, 2026

How we work

Innovative finance: unlocking strategic liquidity for private equity professionals

We explore the role of a private bank in providing access to flexible leverage and supporting private equity professionals across the J-curve.

Mar. 09, 2026

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How we work

Building resilience: how we supported a family office’s long-term vision

How Deutsche Bank Private Bank partnered with a long established family office to strengthen portfolio resilience, navigate rising geopolitical uncertainty, and stay confidently invested through turbulent markets.

Mar. 06, 2026

Expert opinion

The art of letting go: ownership vs management in the changing family office landscape

In a changing and volatile landscape, family offices are rethinking ownership and control. Salman Mahdi, Global Vice Chairman of Deutsche Bank Private Bank, explores how families can adapt without losing purpose.

Mar. 02, 2026

Expert opinion

Global real estate: five key trends for family offices in 2026

Saydam Salaheddin, Global Head of Real Estate Lending at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, shares five themes shaping the global real estate landscape for family offices in 2026.

Feb. 22, 2026

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