HR Ventures

HR Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and is a part of the HahnAir Group. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on investing in growth companies in the travel, travel technology, and mobility sectors, primarily within Europe. HR Ventures typically invests between €0.1 million and €1 million in early-stage rounds, with the potential to commit up to €2 million over the lifespan of a company. The firm operates as both a lead and co-investor, collaborating with angel syndicates and other venture funds. Previously known as HR Alpha GmbH, HR Ventures aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by forming strong partnerships and leveraging its extensive network and expertise.

Ertan Can

Investment Director

27 past transactions

Miflora

Seed Round in 2013
MIFLORA GmbH operates an online flower store. It provides flower delivery service for private and business customers. The company supplies cut flowers including traditional seasoned flowers. MIFLORA GmbH is based in Munich, Germany. As of October 23, 2017, MIFLORA GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Blume 2000 New Media AG.

Distribusion Technologies

Series A in 2016
We believe any part of the travel journey should be bookable from anywhere and that booking ground transportation tickets should be as easy as booking a flight. We developed the first global B2B booking API and the largest network of carriers and retailers in the industry. Through our platform, global travel brands connect with hundreds of buses, airport transfer, train and ferry providers. Travel retailers use our API to access the largest content while carriers benefit from a full end-to-end booking solution. We are building what is to become the world’s standard for ground transportation.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2016
ByHours Travel SL operates an online platform for booking hotel rooms. Its platform allows users to book hotels in Valencia, Bilbao, Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid, Spain; Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, and London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; and Lisbon, Portugal. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Mapudo

Venture Round in 2016
Mapudo is a supplier-independent marketplace for for metals. Mapudo is bringing the metals supply industry online. They are the first company offering an independent online distribution channel for metals distributors and simplifying significantly metals procurement for buyers.

Mapudo

Seed Round in 2015
Mapudo is a supplier-independent marketplace for for metals. Mapudo is bringing the metals supply industry online. They are the first company offering an independent online distribution channel for metals distributors and simplifying significantly metals procurement for buyers.

Distribusion Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
We believe any part of the travel journey should be bookable from anywhere and that booking ground transportation tickets should be as easy as booking a flight. We developed the first global B2B booking API and the largest network of carriers and retailers in the industry. Through our platform, global travel brands connect with hundreds of buses, airport transfer, train and ferry providers. Travel retailers use our API to access the largest content while carriers benefit from a full end-to-end booking solution. We are building what is to become the world’s standard for ground transportation.

Teambeat

Seed Round in 2013
Teambeat is browser-based online software that enables employers and employees to create, publish, and accept applications for vacation and shift plans. Companies can attain more sales, efficient workforce planning, clear vacation planning, platform independence, and more. Teambeat is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Tausendkind

Venture Round in 2015
tausendkind GmbH operates an online store for kids wear. It offers shirts, pullovers and sweatshirts, knit jackets, pants, long trousers, shorts, caps and accessories, hosiery, day and nightwear, rainwear, dresses and skirts, swimwear, sportswear, snow clothing, shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, sneakers, sports shoes, toys, and baby furniture. The company also offers domestic equipment, such as bathing and washing products, sleeping bags, security blankets, nursing pillows and covers, and hot water bottles and heat packs; and books, such as baby, picture, learning, painting, handicraft, and puzzles books. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of June 8, 2020, tausendkind GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Droege Group AG.

Familonet

Seed Round in 2013
Familonet GmbH develops a smartphone application that allows users to share their location with family members and friends. Its application also connects members to send messages and photos to their groups. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. As of August 25, 2019, Familonet GmbH operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.

e3 computing

Seed Round in 2013
e3 computing GmbH provides technologies for the development, construction, and revitalization of eCube data centers. The company commercializes eCube method; and offers consulting regarding the utilization of the eCube method to providers. It serves customers worldwide. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Teambeat

Seed Round in 2014
Teambeat is browser-based online software that enables employers and employees to create, publish, and accept applications for vacation and shift plans. Companies can attain more sales, efficient workforce planning, clear vacation planning, platform independence, and more. Teambeat is based in Hamburg, Germany.

BYHOURS

Series A in 2017
ByHours Travel SL operates an online platform for booking hotel rooms. Its platform allows users to book hotels in Valencia, Bilbao, Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid, Spain; Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, and London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; and Lisbon, Portugal. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Miflora

Series A in 2014
MIFLORA GmbH operates an online flower store. It provides flower delivery service for private and business customers. The company supplies cut flowers including traditional seasoned flowers. MIFLORA GmbH is based in Munich, Germany. As of October 23, 2017, MIFLORA GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Blume 2000 New Media AG.

Caravelo

Venture Round in 2015
Caravelo is a leading technology provider specialized in ancillary revenue solutions for airlines. Formerly known as ChangeYourFlight, the company was founded in 2010 and has a great track record in win-win solutions for airlines and passengers. Caravelo’s yield management solutions are easily aligned to customers commercial strategies and integrated with multiple IT systems, helping all types of carriers generate revenue.

HAPPYCAR

Series A in 2016
HAPPYCAR GmbH offers a meta-search for rental cars. It enables users to compare the price cars and provides transportation services in Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

ZooRoyal

Convertible Note in 2013
ZooRoyal is an online platform that offers accessories and supplies for pet dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, fish, and more. Its operations are based in Würselen, Germany.

AYOXXA

Series A in 2012
AYOXXA is a biotech company commercializing innovative technology developed at the National University of Singapore (NUS). AYOXXA’s patented technology platform is producing a new generation of biochips – merging biology with IT. This allows the biochip to accumulate large numbers of applications – measuring multiple protein markers for cancer, allergies, cardiovascular and infectious diseases – in a single test.

Spotistic

Seed Round in 2013
Spotistic UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) operates an online marketing platform for shops, bars, and restaurants. Its platform enables clients to manage online reputation, page posting, online-to-offline couponing, and listing aspects. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of October 7, 2015, Spotistic UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) operates as a subsidiary of uberall GmbH.

HAPPYCAR

Seed Round in 2015
HAPPYCAR GmbH offers a meta-search for rental cars. It enables users to compare the price cars and provides transportation services in Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Beach-Inspector.com

Seed Round in 2015
Beach-Inspector GmbH operates an evaluation platform for beaches. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. As of December 21, 2018, Beach-Inspector GmbH operates as a subsidiary of HolidayCheck AG.

AYOXXA

Series B in 2014
AYOXXA is a biotech company commercializing innovative technology developed at the National University of Singapore (NUS). AYOXXA’s patented technology platform is producing a new generation of biochips – merging biology with IT. This allows the biochip to accumulate large numbers of applications – measuring multiple protein markers for cancer, allergies, cardiovascular and infectious diseases – in a single test.

Nezasa

Series A in 2018
Nezasa operates the world's most sophisticated platform for creating, personalising and booking travel packages. Our software solutions provide the possibility to instantly plan and book itineraries in a user-friendly way as well as in-destination upselling opportunities. They allow to easily, flexibly and immediately adjust an itinerary to a traveller’s preferences at any time, while ensuring the consistency of the itinerary and handling the underlying complexity. In short: Nezasa will lift the travel industry to the next level!

Nezasa

Series A in 2017
Nezasa operates the world's most sophisticated platform for creating, personalising and booking travel packages. Our software solutions provide the possibility to instantly plan and book itineraries in a user-friendly way as well as in-destination upselling opportunities. They allow to easily, flexibly and immediately adjust an itinerary to a traveller’s preferences at any time, while ensuring the consistency of the itinerary and handling the underlying complexity. In short: Nezasa will lift the travel industry to the next level!

tripl

Seed Round in 2015
tripl offers an online platform that enables its users to plan trips and tours according to their preferences. tripl offers their customers with personal trip recommendations and enables them to book activities, locations, and accommodations. tripl was founded in July 2015 by Hendrik Kleinwaechter and Christian Heimerl. And it is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Itembase

Series A in 2013
ItemBase GmbH operates a cloud-based shopping manager for consumers that enables users to store and organize their products together with all relevant information like receipts and invoices. It enables users to share their latest purchases and experiences with their friends and across social networks. It offers data connect platform, connector, API normalization, merchant onboarding, and platform application. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

viasto

Seed Round in 2015
viasto GmbH develops and delivers a video interviewing solution for a range of industries and companies. The company offers interview suite, a video interview and assessment tool that enables recruiters get impression of their candidates’ specific skills and competencies. The company also use psychologically valid selection processes to evaluate and find the match for the role, team, and company. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Familonet

Series A in 2015
Familonet GmbH develops a smartphone application that allows users to share their location with family members and friends. Its application also connects members to send messages and photos to their groups. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. As of August 25, 2019, Familonet GmbH operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.