DvH Ventures

DvH Ventures is one of the leading early-stage investors in Germany and participates in technology-oriented startups, the disruptive products and the develop - from FinTech, InsurTech and Big Data to art and culture, from education and training to mobile advertising. As an independent venture capital company of the publisher Dieter von Holtzbrinck, DvH Ventures invests in capital, management support and access to the readers of the publishers of DvH Medien (Verlagsgruppe Handelsblatt, Tagesspiegel Group and Die ZEIT Verlagsgruppe). In November 2015, DvH Ventures and Nord / LB launched a venture capital fund for FinTech and InsurTech Investments.

Julia Gerner

Investment Analyst

Duc Quyen Tran

Partner

Fabian von Trotha

Managing Partner

Past deals in Germany

Virtonomy GmbH

Venture Round in 2023
Virtonomy GmbH provides clinical trial services on virtual human, sheep, pig, and calf. The company provides anatomy study, virtual fittings, pre-operative planning, and visualization services through image analysis and three dimensional (3D) anatomical models based on imaging data. It enables medical device manufacturers to optimize the design to treat the maximum number of patients; reduce the risk of vessel misalignment, inaccurate sizing, and unexpected variability in the patient’s anatomy determine the suitability of an implantation on a patient; get 3D insights of the device-anatomy interaction; develop patient specific implants; and view the results of the anatomy study, virtual fitting, and pre-operative analysis. The company primarily serves clinical device manufacturers. Virtonomy GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in Munich, Germany.

LiveEO

Series B in 2022
LiveEO GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in real-time earth observation applications. Founded in 2017, it leverages satellite imagery and geolocation services to provide infrastructure monitoring solutions for sectors such as railway, electricity, and pipelines. By analyzing environmental factors like vegetation growth, height changes, and external interactions, LiveEO enables operators to proactively manage risks and reduce operational expenses. The company's innovative approach supports long-term observations and short-term analyses, offering valuable insights for maintaining infrastructure integrity.

Polyteia

Seed Round in 2021
Polyteia makes cities smarter by enabling city leaders with data-empowered governance solutions. Its smart governance platform integrates data from various legacy systems, transforms and visualizes them into insights. City leaders can track, analyze and plan their operations with real-time data and communicate decisions more effectively to the city council and the public. No more manual data processing by city's staff required, no more waiting time for reports.

StudySmarter

Series A in 2021
StudySmarter UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is an e-learning platform based in Munich, Germany, designed to enhance the exam preparation process for students through digital methods. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enables users to create and share study materials, including mind maps, summaries, and flashcards, tailored to their lecture notes. It facilitates collaboration among students by connecting them in learning groups and offers personalized learning plans that track progress. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, StudySmarter delivers an intelligent learning experience, equipping students with the necessary resources for effective exam preparation.

buynomics

Seed Round in 2021
buynomics GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in pricing machine software and product optimization solutions. Founded in 2018, it leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and computer simulations to forecast customer buying behavior across various industries. By providing tools that include data resources, virtual customers, and actionable insights, buynomics aims to enhance profit margins for its clients, achieving improvements of 3-5% through machine learning applications. The company's clientele consists of large enterprises in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, telecommunications, insurance, automotive, and software, among others.

Mymoria

Venture Round in 2021
Mymoria GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in online funeral planning services, providing support to individuals during challenging times. Founded in 2015, Mymoria offers a comprehensive platform for the full configuration and commissioning of funerals, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional mortuary services. The company operates nationwide in Germany and focuses on streamlining its processes to ensure high service standards while maintaining affordability. Mymoria aims to make funeral planning more accessible and efficient for its clients.

Masterplan.com

Debt Financing in 2021
Masterplan.com GmbH, based in Bochum, Germany, specializes in e-learning solutions focused on digital skills. Founded in 2017, the company develops structured courses that combine video lectures, quizzes, and knowledge reviews to facilitate digital education for employees. By collaborating with internationally recognized digital experts and utilizing an in-house film team, Masterplan creates practical and engaging content that supports companies in managing their digital transformation. The platform's gamified approach enhances the learning experience, making it an effective tool for organizations looking to equip their workforce with essential digital competencies.

StudySmarter

Series A in 2021
StudySmarter UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is an e-learning platform based in Munich, Germany, designed to enhance the exam preparation process for students through digital methods. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enables users to create and share study materials, including mind maps, summaries, and flashcards, tailored to their lecture notes. It facilitates collaboration among students by connecting them in learning groups and offers personalized learning plans that track progress. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, StudySmarter delivers an intelligent learning experience, equipping students with the necessary resources for effective exam preparation.

Virtonomy GmbH

Seed Round in 2021
Virtonomy GmbH provides clinical trial services on virtual human, sheep, pig, and calf. The company provides anatomy study, virtual fittings, pre-operative planning, and visualization services through image analysis and three dimensional (3D) anatomical models based on imaging data. It enables medical device manufacturers to optimize the design to treat the maximum number of patients; reduce the risk of vessel misalignment, inaccurate sizing, and unexpected variability in the patient’s anatomy determine the suitability of an implantation on a patient; get 3D insights of the device-anatomy interaction; develop patient specific implants; and view the results of the anatomy study, virtual fitting, and pre-operative analysis. The company primarily serves clinical device manufacturers. Virtonomy GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in Munich, Germany.

LiveEO

Venture Round in 2021
LiveEO GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in real-time earth observation applications. Founded in 2017, it leverages satellite imagery and geolocation services to provide infrastructure monitoring solutions for sectors such as railway, electricity, and pipelines. By analyzing environmental factors like vegetation growth, height changes, and external interactions, LiveEO enables operators to proactively manage risks and reduce operational expenses. The company's innovative approach supports long-term observations and short-term analyses, offering valuable insights for maintaining infrastructure integrity.

35up

Seed Round in 2021
35up brings together drop shipping and AI product recommendation covering both, physical as well as digital goods. The uniqueness lies in 35up's headless technology that seamlessly integrates into the checkout of any eCommerce site that is not a marketplace. From travel, to home, to cooking to electronics - 35up allows every merchant to push products into the checkout as cross selling-items. Items which they don't have to onboard, offboard or even have in inventory. 35up was founded on 2020 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

LiveEO

Seed Round in 2020
LiveEO GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in real-time earth observation applications. Founded in 2017, it leverages satellite imagery and geolocation services to provide infrastructure monitoring solutions for sectors such as railway, electricity, and pipelines. By analyzing environmental factors like vegetation growth, height changes, and external interactions, LiveEO enables operators to proactively manage risks and reduce operational expenses. The company's innovative approach supports long-term observations and short-term analyses, offering valuable insights for maintaining infrastructure integrity.

COMPEON

Series C in 2020
COMPEON is Germany’s leading financing portal for SMEs. Companies can obtain tailored offers from various financing partners for their planned projects by submitting a query free of charge at www.compeon.de. COMPEON works with more than 220 banks, leasing companies and special providers and handles financing enquiries with a total volume of €2.5 billion every year. In addition to credit, loans and leasing agreements, the firm brokers also factoring and alternative financing products – such as mezzanine capital, purchase and project financing or private debt. The fintech company has been on the market since 2013. In addition to its three founders and managing directors Kai Böringschulte, Dr Nico Peters and Dr Frank Wüller, COMPEON is owned by DvH Ventures, b-to-v and Tengelmann Ventures.

StudySmarter

Seed Round in 2020
StudySmarter UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is an e-learning platform based in Munich, Germany, designed to enhance the exam preparation process for students through digital methods. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enables users to create and share study materials, including mind maps, summaries, and flashcards, tailored to their lecture notes. It facilitates collaboration among students by connecting them in learning groups and offers personalized learning plans that track progress. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, StudySmarter delivers an intelligent learning experience, equipping students with the necessary resources for effective exam preparation.

buynomics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
buynomics GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in pricing machine software and product optimization solutions. Founded in 2018, it leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and computer simulations to forecast customer buying behavior across various industries. By providing tools that include data resources, virtual customers, and actionable insights, buynomics aims to enhance profit margins for its clients, achieving improvements of 3-5% through machine learning applications. The company's clientele consists of large enterprises in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, telecommunications, insurance, automotive, and software, among others.

Clink

Venture Round in 2019
OptioPay GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in payment solution software that integrates marketing with payment processing. Founded in 2014, the company allows businesses to efficiently manage payments to employees, customers, and partners through various options, including pre-paid gift cards. This innovative approach not only offers recipients flexibility and value but also transforms outgoing payments into potential revenue streams for businesses. OptioPay's platform creates a performance-based advertising channel, helping companies reduce transaction costs while providing valuable payout alternatives. With a diverse team of 50 professionals from 20 nations, OptioPay aims to redefine how individuals receive payments, ultimately establishing itself as a leading processor for corporate payouts.

LiveEO

Seed Round in 2019
LiveEO GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in real-time earth observation applications. Founded in 2017, it leverages satellite imagery and geolocation services to provide infrastructure monitoring solutions for sectors such as railway, electricity, and pipelines. By analyzing environmental factors like vegetation growth, height changes, and external interactions, LiveEO enables operators to proactively manage risks and reduce operational expenses. The company's innovative approach supports long-term observations and short-term analyses, offering valuable insights for maintaining infrastructure integrity.

Liqid

Series C in 2018
Liqid Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, operates a digital wealth management platform designed to provide affluent individuals with tailored investment portfolios, strategies, and access to diverse asset classes. The company aims to democratize wealth management by offering services traditionally available to family offices at reduced costs and lower minimum investment thresholds. Liqid's platform is built on collaboration with experienced investment teams, including HQ Trust, a prominent multi-family office in Europe, and supported by early-stage investment fund Project A Ventures. With an emphasis on customer-oriented services, Liqid combines technology and investment expertise to deliver discretionary wealth management and access to private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds.

Masterplan.com

Series A in 2018
Masterplan.com GmbH, based in Bochum, Germany, specializes in e-learning solutions focused on digital skills. Founded in 2017, the company develops structured courses that combine video lectures, quizzes, and knowledge reviews to facilitate digital education for employees. By collaborating with internationally recognized digital experts and utilizing an in-house film team, Masterplan creates practical and engaging content that supports companies in managing their digital transformation. The platform's gamified approach enhances the learning experience, making it an effective tool for organizations looking to equip their workforce with essential digital competencies.

Mymoria

Series A in 2018
Mymoria GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in online funeral planning services, providing support to individuals during challenging times. Founded in 2015, Mymoria offers a comprehensive platform for the full configuration and commissioning of funerals, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional mortuary services. The company operates nationwide in Germany and focuses on streamlining its processes to ensure high service standards while maintaining affordability. Mymoria aims to make funeral planning more accessible and efficient for its clients.

Humanoo

Series A in 2018
HUMANOO is a digital health platform. HUMANOO boosts the company’s performance, balancing the body and mind of employees and providing tailored and customized daily exercises. HUMANOO aims to promote health and increase overall wellbeing, reducing the number of annual doctor’s visits and increasing happiness both in the workplace and in private life.

Seven Lanes

Series A in 2018
Seven Lanes GmbH is a career marketplace that specializes in online recruitment and job listing services, primarily targeting Europe's knowledge workers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt. Seven Lanes offers a diverse range of job opportunities, including permanent, freelance, and remote positions in fields such as online marketing, data science, product design, and software engineering. By focusing on general management and online marketing roles, the company aims to connect highly qualified professionals with suitable employers, enhancing the overall recruitment experience through dedicated talent advocates and account managers who provide objective guidance to both candidates and companies.

Nect

Seed Round in 2017
Nect GmbH develops software solutions for identity verification. The company develops SELFIE IDENT, an application that allows digital remote identity verification to meet legal requirements. It enables users to identify legitimacy of the user, time of admission, and proof of the liveliness of the user. The company also develops CARD IDENT, an application that enables verification of the document holder and identification of document data. It serves as a technological support for bank consultants and insurance brokers in establishing their identity. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

COMPEON

Series B in 2017
COMPEON is Germany’s leading financing portal for SMEs. Companies can obtain tailored offers from various financing partners for their planned projects by submitting a query free of charge at www.compeon.de. COMPEON works with more than 220 banks, leasing companies and special providers and handles financing enquiries with a total volume of €2.5 billion every year. In addition to credit, loans and leasing agreements, the firm brokers also factoring and alternative financing products – such as mezzanine capital, purchase and project financing or private debt. The fintech company has been on the market since 2013. In addition to its three founders and managing directors Kai Böringschulte, Dr Nico Peters and Dr Frank Wüller, COMPEON is owned by DvH Ventures, b-to-v and Tengelmann Ventures.

ndgit

Seed Round in 2017
ndgit GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in banking software-as-a-service, focusing on API-based solutions for the banking and insurance sectors. The company offers a comprehensive API platform designed for the secure management of both internal and external APIs, facilitating digital transformation for financial institutions. Their services include access-to-account APIs compliant with PSD2, enabling third-party access to financial data, and a marketplace for various banking APIs that support digital finance applications. Additionally, ndgit provides a multi-aggregator API that allows users to access their accounts across different banks, view their financial status, and initiate transactions seamlessly. By collaborating with leading fintech and software providers, ndgit aims to enhance IT architecture in financial services, promoting efficient and innovative solutions for digital client interactions.

Liqid

Series A in 2017
Liqid Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, operates a digital wealth management platform designed to provide affluent individuals with tailored investment portfolios, strategies, and access to diverse asset classes. The company aims to democratize wealth management by offering services traditionally available to family offices at reduced costs and lower minimum investment thresholds. Liqid's platform is built on collaboration with experienced investment teams, including HQ Trust, a prominent multi-family office in Europe, and supported by early-stage investment fund Project A Ventures. With an emphasis on customer-oriented services, Liqid combines technology and investment expertise to deliver discretionary wealth management and access to private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds.

Liqid

Venture Round in 2016
Liqid Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, operates a digital wealth management platform designed to provide affluent individuals with tailored investment portfolios, strategies, and access to diverse asset classes. The company aims to democratize wealth management by offering services traditionally available to family offices at reduced costs and lower minimum investment thresholds. Liqid's platform is built on collaboration with experienced investment teams, including HQ Trust, a prominent multi-family office in Europe, and supported by early-stage investment fund Project A Ventures. With an emphasis on customer-oriented services, Liqid combines technology and investment expertise to deliver discretionary wealth management and access to private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds.

Humanoo

Seed Round in 2016
HUMANOO is a digital health platform. HUMANOO boosts the company’s performance, balancing the body and mind of employees and providing tailored and customized daily exercises. HUMANOO aims to promote health and increase overall wellbeing, reducing the number of annual doctor’s visits and increasing happiness both in the workplace and in private life.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC offers machine learning technology to automate manual document-based processing tasks in finance departments. Their AI-solutions comprise document data capturing services, accounting & controlling automation, intelligent workflow application and document management solutions. Their clients benefit from up to 90% reduction in processing time and cost.

Clink

Seed Round in 2016
OptioPay GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in payment solution software that integrates marketing with payment processing. Founded in 2014, the company allows businesses to efficiently manage payments to employees, customers, and partners through various options, including pre-paid gift cards. This innovative approach not only offers recipients flexibility and value but also transforms outgoing payments into potential revenue streams for businesses. OptioPay's platform creates a performance-based advertising channel, helping companies reduce transaction costs while providing valuable payout alternatives. With a diverse team of 50 professionals from 20 nations, OptioPay aims to redefine how individuals receive payments, ultimately establishing itself as a leading processor for corporate payouts.

Entrafin

Seed Round in 2016
Entrafin GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in providing purchasing and sales financing services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and banks. The company offers a digital financing alternative designed to enhance liquidity for B2B customers, helping them optimize cash flow and streamline payment processes. Entrafin's services support SMEs in planning and executing their investment decisions, ultimately facilitating increased sales and efficient order management. By focusing on the specific financial needs of medium-sized businesses, Entrafin aims to empower its clients with the tools necessary for effective financial planning and growth.

COMPEON

Series A in 2015
COMPEON is Germany’s leading financing portal for SMEs. Companies can obtain tailored offers from various financing partners for their planned projects by submitting a query free of charge at www.compeon.de. COMPEON works with more than 220 banks, leasing companies and special providers and handles financing enquiries with a total volume of €2.5 billion every year. In addition to credit, loans and leasing agreements, the firm brokers also factoring and alternative financing products – such as mezzanine capital, purchase and project financing or private debt. The fintech company has been on the market since 2013. In addition to its three founders and managing directors Kai Böringschulte, Dr Nico Peters and Dr Frank Wüller, COMPEON is owned by DvH Ventures, b-to-v and Tengelmann Ventures.

moneymeets

Venture Round in 2015
moneymeets community GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a social trading platform designed to assist private customers in enhancing their financial decision-making. The platform allows members to consolidate their investment accounts, bank accounts, and insurance contracts while defining their financial objectives. Users can share and recommend investment strategies, including retirement and educational savings plans, fostering a collaborative environment for financial planning. Additionally, moneymeets enables users to discover and adopt successful strategies from both peers and financial professionals, ultimately providing better pricing on various financial products.

Sanubi

Seed Round in 2015
Sanubi GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in incontinence products for both men and women. The company offers a range of nursing aids and incontinence care solutions, catering to the needs of individuals seeking discreet and effective products. Through its online platform, Sanubi aims to provide accessible and reliable options for those requiring assistance with incontinence, ensuring comfort and dignity for its customers.

Studydrive

Seed Round in 2015
Studydrive is a platform designed for students that facilitates the sharing and discussion of study materials. It allows users to share their notes, engage in discussions, and provide feedback on each other's work. By doing so, Studydrive offers users free access to valuable study resources, enhancing their educational experience. The platform aims to create a collaborative environment where students can benefit from shared knowledge and improve their academic performance.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2015
Based in Berlin, Germany, Savedo is a European online marketplace for retail investment products that ensures safely deposited savings and better interest rates across the European Union. The platform supports the involved banks by handling their customer services and providing standardized account documents. Savedo enables its clients to easily invest across Europe without having to travel to the respective European country. Launched in 2014, Savedo’s team is comprised of experienced international finance specialists and online professionals.

Lendstar

Seed Round in 2015
Lendstar is Munich-based start-up.Lendstar has developed an app with which users can lend, share or send money, combined with social features. The users can also link their current account directly with the app, to make simple, fast and secure bank transfers to their friends or family. The team has had numerous successes with their app, amongst them winning the Best of Mobile Awards 2015 finance category and being crowned the best Finance App of 2014 by Android magazine. Lendstar is currently working in partnership with various national and international banks. Lendstar is available in German and English, for iOS and Android.

Passt24

Seed Round in 2014
Passt Digital Services GmbH owns and operates an online insurance marketplace platform.

Classiqs

Series A in 2014
Classiqs.com GmbH operates an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in art, antiques, vintage furniture, and jewelry. The platform connects users with a curated selection of items sourced exclusively from professional dealers worldwide. Users can submit individual search requests to find specific items, facilitating a tailored shopping experience. Classiqs.com prioritizes customer satisfaction by ensuring a seamless buying process and handling the after-sales service, backed by the expertise of a knowledgeable team. This approach creates a unique and secure environment for collectors and enthusiasts to discover and purchase distinctive pieces.

moneymeets

Series B in 2014
moneymeets community GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a social trading platform designed to assist private customers in enhancing their financial decision-making. The platform allows members to consolidate their investment accounts, bank accounts, and insurance contracts while defining their financial objectives. Users can share and recommend investment strategies, including retirement and educational savings plans, fostering a collaborative environment for financial planning. Additionally, moneymeets enables users to discover and adopt successful strategies from both peers and financial professionals, ultimately providing better pricing on various financial products.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2014
Based in Berlin, Germany, Savedo is a European online marketplace for retail investment products that ensures safely deposited savings and better interest rates across the European Union. The platform supports the involved banks by handling their customer services and providing standardized account documents. Savedo enables its clients to easily invest across Europe without having to travel to the respective European country. Launched in 2014, Savedo’s team is comprised of experienced international finance specialists and online professionals.

COMPEON

Seed Round in 2014
COMPEON is Germany’s leading financing portal for SMEs. Companies can obtain tailored offers from various financing partners for their planned projects by submitting a query free of charge at www.compeon.de. COMPEON works with more than 220 banks, leasing companies and special providers and handles financing enquiries with a total volume of €2.5 billion every year. In addition to credit, loans and leasing agreements, the firm brokers also factoring and alternative financing products – such as mezzanine capital, purchase and project financing or private debt. The fintech company has been on the market since 2013. In addition to its three founders and managing directors Kai Böringschulte, Dr Nico Peters and Dr Frank Wüller, COMPEON is owned by DvH Ventures, b-to-v and Tengelmann Ventures.