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 offers culinary and cultural city tours across various German cities, including Aachen, Munich, and Stuttgart. The tours are designed to provide participants with an authentic experience, showcasing the local food scene and cultural insights that go beyond typical tourist attractions. Each tour includes visits to unique restaurants, delicatessens, and local shops, along with information about the history, architecture, and entertainment of the area. The company aims to support small businesses by promoting high-quality food and cuisine, while also giving customers a deeper understanding of city life. Through its growing network, Eat the World seeks to connect people with the rich culinary heritage of Germany.

Employour

Acquisition in 2015
Employour GmbH has established itself as a leading provider of recruitment and personnel marketing solutions since its inception in 2010. The company began with the meinpraktikum.de portal, which enabled students to find internships and access essential information on minimum wages and employment opportunities. In 2013, Employour expanded its offerings by launching Ausbildung.de, an information and application portal aimed at prospective trainees, which includes a career check service. Further diversifying its portfolio, the company introduced Karista.de in 2014, connecting university graduates with their ideal job opportunities. Additionally, trainee.de serves as a platform for aspiring trainees to embark on their professional journeys. Overall, Employour focuses on facilitating the recruitment process and providing valuable resources for both students and graduates.

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 various items including meats, fish, cheese, fruits, vegetables, sauces, pasta, spices, beverages, and prepared meals. DELINERO serves a diverse customer base across several European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and Scotland. The platform facilitates easy ordering and fast delivery, aiming to provide unique food products to its consumers. As of 2015, DELINERO operates as a subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG.

Danato

Acquisition in 2015
Danato GmbH operates an online gift portal that specializes in providing personalized gifting options for various occasions. Founded in 2011 and based in Munich, Germany, the company aggregates a wide range of gifts and employs smart search technology to facilitate user experience. Customers receive tailored gift recommendations based on criteria such as the recipient’s age, gender, budget, and the specific occasion. Danato also offers a personalization function, allowing users to customize their gifts. The company manages the entire user experience, including customer support and marketing, while utilizing a drop shipping model, which means that product sourcing, customer acquisition, and sales are handled by Danato, while unaffiliated suppliers take care of production, warehousing, and delivery. As of October 2018, Danato GmbH operates as a subsidiary of LPZ GmbH.

trnd

Acquisition in 2014
trnd is a marketing services provider based in Munich, Germany, specializing in collaborative marketing that connects brands with consumers. Since its inception in 2005, trnd has transformed the marketing landscape by enabling consumers to actively participate in shaping future products. The company fosters a community where consumers can share their insights and ideas, helping brands to understand their needs better. This approach not only enhances product development but also strengthens brand-consumer relationships through effective word-of-mouth marketing. By joining trnd, consumers can support the brands they love while influencing the creation of products that meet their expectations.

Tausendkind

Venture Round in 2013
Tausendkind GmbH operates an online store based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in children's clothing and accessories. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide range of products, including shirts, pullovers, pants, dresses, swimwear, shoes, and toys, catering to the needs of babies and young children. In addition to fashion, Tausendkind provides essential domestic items such as bathing products, sleeping bags, and nursing pillows. The store features a curated selection of gifts for various occasions, including baptisms and holidays, ensuring that customers can find suitable items for children at different price points. Tausendkind also emphasizes customer support, offering advice on children's fashion and practical accessories that assist families in their daily lives. The company operates as a subsidiary of Droege Group AG.

Oliver Smith & Partners

Acquisition in 2012
Oliver Smith & Partners specializes in media sale services, offering comprehensive solutions for clients across various platforms. The company focuses on print media, online recruitment, television, and radio, facilitating sales and enhancing market reach for its clients. By leveraging expertise in these areas, Oliver Smith & Partners aims to optimize media sales strategies and drive successful outcomes for businesses seeking to improve their advertising and recruitment efforts.

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 advertising and publishing services. Founded in 2009 by Tobias Schlottke, the agency focuses on delivering high coverage for advertising campaigns and employs performance-based billing methods. Adyard features a proprietary Adserver equipped with advanced optimization algorithms to enhance campaign effectiveness. The agency offers benefits to publishers by facilitating the placement of high-performing campaigns, improving brand visibility, and expanding revenue opportunities through innovative campaign formats. Additionally, Adyard automates the delivery of campaigns, streamlining the advertising process for its clients.

BuyVip

Venture Round in 2008
BuyVIP is a leading online private sales club in Europe, established in 2006. It has grown to become the largest online shopping community on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The platform specializes in offering a variety of discounted products, including clothing, accessories, sports gear, home goods, beauty items, and electronics. By providing exclusive access to sales events, BuyVIP caters to consumers looking for quality products at reduced prices, establishing itself as a prominent player in the online retail market.

Epuls

Acquisition in 2008
Epuls is a prominent social networking platform based in Krakow, Poland. It offers users a variety of features, including personal profiles, groups, forums, and games, facilitating social interaction and community engagement. In addition to its networking capabilities, Epuls also provides an online dating platform, broadening its appeal to users seeking personal connections. Through its diverse functionalities, Epuls aims to enhance the social experience of its users within the digital landscape.

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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