Gruner + Jahr

Gruner + Jahr is a publishing division based in Hamburg, Germany, and operates under the umbrella of the European media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG. The company specializes in the production of newspapers and magazines, offering a range of services that include global distribution, content communication, licensing, and press documentation. Gruner + Jahr also provides international transferable print solutions, aiding clients in meeting their marketing requirements. Through its diverse offerings, the company plays a significant role in the media landscape, connecting audiences with a variety of content.

Julia Jakel

CEO

21 past transactions

Wohnklamotte

Acquisition in 2021
Wohnklamotte is the platform for all housing equipments

Eat the World

Acquisition in 2017
Eat the World GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in culinary and cultural city tours across numerous German cities, including Aachen, Munich, and Hamburg, among others. The company aims to provide an authentic experience that goes beyond typical tourist attractions, offering participants insights into local life, history, architecture, and entertainment. Each tour features tastings from unique restaurants, delicatessens, and local snacks, allowing customers to savor the region's culinary delights while supporting small businesses. By focusing on non-tourist perspectives, Eat the World enriches travelers' understanding of the cities they explore, fostering appreciation for the local culture and cuisine.

Employour

Acquisition in 2015
Employour GmbH, established in 2010, specializes in recruiting young talent and innovative personnel marketing. It initially gained traction with its meinpraktikum.de portal, which was launched as a student project in 2011, allowing students to find internships and access valuable information on minimum wages and working student opportunities. In 2013, Employour expanded its offerings with Ausbildung.de, an information and application portal designed for prospective trainees, complemented by a career check service. The company further diversified its services in 2014 with the introduction of Karista.de, aimed at helping university graduates secure their ideal jobs. Additionally, the platform trainee.de supports future trainees in starting their careers. Employour operates online platforms that provide comprehensive information on jobs, recruitment, and consulting services.

Delinero

Acquisition in 2015
DELINERO GmbH is an online marketplace based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in a wide range of food products. Founded in 2012, the company offers an extensive selection that includes meat, fish, cheese, fruits, vegetables, sauces, pasta, beverages, sweets, and ready-to-eat meals, among others. DELINERO serves customers across several European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and Scotland. The platform is designed to provide unique food items, enabling customers to easily order and receive their purchases swiftly. As of 2015, DELINERO operates as a subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG.

Danato

Acquisition in 2015
Danato GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates an online gift portal, providing a diverse marketplace for personalized gifts tailored for various occasions. Founded in 2011, Danato aggregates gifting options available on the internet, utilizing smart search technology to enhance the user experience. The platform offers targeted gift recommendations based on factors such as the recipient's age, gender, price range, and occasion, while also allowing users to customize their selections. Danato manages the entire customer journey, from product sourcing and sales to post-purchase support and marketing, employing a drop shipping model where unaffiliated suppliers handle production, warehousing, and delivery. As of 2018, Danato operates as a subsidiary of LPZ GmbH.

trnd

Acquisition in 2014
trnd is a marketing services provider based in Munich, Germany, focused on facilitating collaboration between brands and consumers. Established in 2005, the company has transformed the marketing landscape by enabling consumers to actively participate in the development of future products. By leveraging the insights and preferences of customers, trnd empowers brands to create offerings that truly resonate with their target audience. The company specializes in word-of-mouth marketing, helping clients enhance their brand visibility and appeal through authentic consumer engagement. Through its community-driven approach, trnd aims to connect brands with the ideas and needs of their customers, fostering mutual support and success.

Tausendkind

Venture Round in 2013
Tausendkind GmbH is a Berlin-based online retailer specializing in children's wear and related products. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide range of items including clothing such as shirts, pullovers, pants, dresses, swimwear, and shoes, as well as toys, baby furniture, and practical accessories like bathing products, sleeping bags, and nursing pillows. Tausendkind also provides books for children, covering categories from baby to learning and crafting. The company caters to parents, grandparents, and other caregivers seeking comfortable and high-quality items for babies and young children. Additionally, they offer advice and assistance on various topics related to childcare and fashion.

Oliver Smith & Partners

Acquisition in 2012
Oliver Smith & Partners is a company specializing in media sale services. It offers a range of solutions across various platforms, including print media, online recruitment, television, and radio. By addressing the unique needs of clients in these different sectors, the company facilitates effective media transactions, helping to optimize sales strategies and enhance market presence for its partners.

Networkplay.in

Acquisition in 2012
NetworkPlay is a digital media company that specializes in providing advertising services to brands through various online platforms. The company focuses on brand advertising, collaborating with a network of publishers to deliver targeted advertising solutions across websites and other media channels in India. By leveraging its expertise in digital media, NetworkPlay aims to enhance brand visibility and engagement for its clients, offering a comprehensive approach to online advertising in a competitive marketplace.

xx-well.com GmbH

Acquisition in 2010
xx-well.com was founded 2000 in Berlin with the innovative idea of providing online coaches to assist people to achive a better health like stop smoking, lose weight or reduce stress. Meanwhile the company belongs to the publishing house Gruner + Jahr.

adyard

Acquisition in 2010
Adyard is a marketing agency based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in online publishing services and display advertising. Founded in 2009 by Tobias Schlottke, the company focuses on delivering high coverage for advertisers' campaigns through performance-based billing and an advanced Adserver featuring proprietary optimization algorithms. Adyard enhances revenue opportunities for publishers by facilitating the placement of high-performing campaigns that yield better branding effects and by launching campaigns in multiple formats. Additionally, the agency streamlines the campaign delivery process through automation, making it a comprehensive solution for both advertisers and publishers in the digital marketing landscape.

BuyVip

Venture Round in 2008
BuyVIP is a prominent online discount retail purchasing community based in Europe, founded in 2006. It has established itself as the leading private sales club on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, sports gear, home goods, beauty items, and electronics. BuyVIP's platform connects consumers with exclusive deals and promotions, making it a popular choice for bargain hunters looking for quality products at reduced prices.

Epuls

Acquisition in 2008
Epuls is a prominent social networking platform based in Krakow, Poland. The company provides a range of features for its users, including personal profiles, groups, forums, and games. Additionally, Epuls offers an online dating service, enhancing its appeal to a diverse user base. As one of the major players in Poland's social media landscape, Epuls focuses on fostering connections and interactions among its users through various social engagement tools.

Ligatus

Acquisition in 2008
Ligatus, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a leading provider of native advertising solutions. It caters to brands, publishers, and programmatic buyers, aiming to create positive advertising experiences. The company offers a robust native Supply Side Platform (SSP) for publishers to maximize revenue from premium brands, along with expert consulting services. For marketers, Ligatus provides advanced dynamic algorithms integrated into its proprietary Demand Side Platform (DSP) or connected to preferred native DSPs, enabling them to reach, engage, and convert their target audience effectively. With over 180 employees across ten European countries and partnerships with over 1,400 premium sites, Ligatus delivers more than 37 billion ad impressions monthly. It is a 100% subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr, which is fully owned by Bertelsmann.

Chefkoch App

Acquisition in 2007
Chefkoch App is Europe's largest cooking portal. Over 300,000 recipes can be browsed.

welldoo

Acquisition in 2007
Welldoo creates fitness software, applications and provides nutritional supplement information to customers.

Entertainment Media Verlag

Acquisition in 2007
Entertainment Media Verlag provides publishing services for the entertainment industry.

DDV Mediengruppe

Acquisition in 2005
DDV Mediengruppe is a publisher of the Saxon newspaper and Morgenpost Sachsen.

Motorrad

Acquisition in 2004
Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG is a media company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 1946. It specializes in publishing a diverse array of magazines focused on motoring, lifestyle, sports, and leisure activities, offering over 100 titles globally. The company's portfolio includes publications on automobiles, bicycles, running, aviation, motorcycling, outdoor climbing, equestrian sports, skiing, and motorhome caravans. In addition to print and digital magazines, Motor Presse Stuttgart provides services such as international licensing, syndication, motorcycle test facility services, and publishing-related services for external clients. The company is also engaged in developing online portals, mobile applications, TV channels, and events to enhance its market presence and relevance. Formerly known as Motor-Presse Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, it rebranded in January 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG.

handy.de Vertriebs GmbH

Acquisition in 2001
handy.de offers Internet ideas for the mobile phone generation and is the leading mobile portal in Germany with more than 650,000 registered users. With a comprehensive shop and innovative services, such as the delivery of ringtones and icons via SMS, the WAP portal wap.handy.de, news via SMS and the forwarding of e-mails to mobile phones, especially a young, mobile-enthusiastic target group should be addressed , The 40-person team of investors includes G + J Multimedia Ventures, venture capital firm Techno Nord, fluxx.com AG, Dangaard, Ingo Schwarz and Hasso Plattner (founder of SAP).

BabyGear

Venture Round in 2000
BabyGear is the fastest-growing e-commerce site for baby products. The site offers a streamlined approach designed to make life easier for new and expecting parents. The arrival of a baby brings a host of profound changes. It also brings a hundred concerns. The last thing a parent needs is the inconvenience of long shopping trips and bargain-hunting expeditions. Babygear.com allows you to choose quickly from the Internet's largest inventory of name-brand baby products. It also lets you find low, below-retail prices in the shortest amount of time and delivers the product without delay. They stand behind all items they sell with a one-year, unconditional money-back guarantee. Their no-nonsense approach cuts out all the extraneous details of shopping for your baby. But it still leaves room for valuable online advice when you need it.
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