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.
Managing personal and family wealth while growing a business
Financing your next big opportunity
Taking your business to the next level
Managing the risks of your entrepreneurial lifestyle
Passing your business into new hands
Insights for entrepreneurs
Expert opinion
The succession paradox – putting stewardship to the test
Successful succession is about more than transferring wealth: families need to prepare the next generation, establish effective governance and agree a shared purpose well before leadership changes hands, writes Salman Mahdi, Global Vice Chairman.
Sep. 08, 2026
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Intergenerational wealth transfer: how UHNW families can prepare the next generation
A significant transfer of private wealth is under way. For ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices, the central question is whether the next generation is ready for succession, governance, ownership and long-term stewardship.
Sep. 07, 2026
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London Family Office Conference 2026: family office perspectives on building resilience across generations
The interpersonal dimension of governance, balancing discipline with agility and managing geopolitical risk were central themes in this panel discussion at the Deutsche Bank Family Office Conference in London.
Jul. 13, 2026
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Ocean entrepreneurship: how to build scalable businesses in the blue economy
While valuing nature – and particularly the ocean’s economic contribution – remains challenging, entrepreneurs are scaling innovative businesses that protect marine ecosystems and unlock benefits for humanity.
Jul. 09, 2026
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NextGen New York: broadening perspectives on wealth, markets, art and legacy
Deutsche Bank’s NextGen New York seminar brought the next generation of client families together for three days of discussion, insight and connection across investing, markets, art, family office structures, legacy and entrepreneurship.
Jul. 09, 2026
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
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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
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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
Event report
NextGen Paris: building knowledge for the next generation of wealth
Deutsche Bank Private Bank’s NextGen Paris Seminar brought the next generation of clients together for two days of discussion, insight and connection centred on investing, wealth planning and the future of family wealth.
Jun. 02, 2026
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