Hubert Burda Media

Hubert Burda Media, founded in 1903, is one of Germany's largest media companies with a rich history as a family-run business specializing in printing. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass a diverse range of media products and services, including digital media, travel, health, and technology. The company is known for its robust and interconnected media brands, reflecting its significant presence in the media landscape.

22 past transactions

NetDoktor.de

Acquisition in 2019
NetDoktor.de GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates an online information portal focused on health and medicine. Founded in 1999, the platform provides users with accessible medical information regarding various diseases, symptoms, examinations, and medications. It serves as a valuable resource for patients seeking to understand health issues and connect with healthcare professionals. As of August 2019, NetDoktor.de is a subsidiary of Hubert Burda Media Holding Kommanditgesellschaft, enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive healthcare information services.

Vinted

Series D in 2018
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on making second-hand fashion a preferred choice for consumers. The platform facilitates a peer-to-peer environment where users, primarily women and girls, can buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items. It features a mobile-first design and includes an online chatting option, allowing for seamless communication between users, which enhances the shopping experience while keeping costs low. Through its community-driven approach, Vinted aims to promote sustainable fashion practices by encouraging the reuse of clothing.

M.Gemi

Series C in 2017
M.Gemi is a luxury brand specializing in handcrafted shoes and bags, produced in esteemed, family-owned artisan factories across Italy. The company focuses on merging traditional craftsmanship with modern accessibility, offering a diverse range of limited edition styles released weekly. By selling directly to consumers, M.Gemi is able to provide high-quality Italian artistry at more attainable prices. This approach challenges conventional luxury retail practices, making it possible for a wider audience to appreciate the blend of exceptional craftsmanship and fashionable design. M.Gemi's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a distinctive player in the consumer fashion market.

Immediate Media

Acquisition in 2017
Immediate Media Co is the special interest content and platform company. We create compelling world-class content that inspires the passions of our highly engaged communities. And we deliver it wherever our consumers want it – in print, on mobile, on the free web, in events and on TV. Immediate is one of the UK’s biggest consumer media businesses, employing over 1,300 people, in London, Bristol, Redditch and Camberley.

StockFood

Acquisition in 2016
StockFood is a prominent food image agency based in Munich, Germany, specializing in food photography and videography. The company offers a diverse collection of food images, videos, and recipes that cater to a wide range of creative projects related to food and drink. In addition to high-quality food photography, StockFood provides services for food product shoots and the production of culinary articles, which include accompanying pictures and texts. Their dedicated service team is available to assist clients in selecting images or preparing customized media packages to fulfill specific requirements.

Medical Departures

Series A in 2016
Medical Departures operates a medical appointment booking platform that facilitates access to affordable and quality healthcare. The platform allows users to find, compare, and book appointments with over 2,000 doctors and dentists in more than 1,500 hospitals and clinics worldwide. By providing a comprehensive comparison of photos, prices, patient reviews, videos, and medical certifications, Medical Departures enables patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare options. The service is designed to streamline the process of obtaining quality medical care, making it accessible and efficient for users seeking medical services globally.

Hello Baby

Grant in 2015
Hello Baby is an ecosystem of family apps: Hello Baby, babyalbum.com – allows you to keep baby Memories, participate in parental Community, buy baby goods in the most-personalized Marketplace and find best venues Nearby. Also, you may automatically get personalized Printed albums and video Stories. Hello Belly, belly.babyalbum.com – the cutest pregnancy guide for future moms and dads ever. No heavy medical information, only useful practical tips in a cozy form. Free. Supports 5 languages. Baby Snap, snap.babyalbum.com – the time-lapse of your baby. Allows to capture one-second videos every day and get a final movie in one click. Baby Bot – smart bot for Messenger to solve all needs around baby in one place.

Mode Media

Series G in 2015
Mode Media, a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month, was founded in Silicon Valley in 2004 with a simple, yet powerful idea—to help people discover relevant content by combining the power of human curation of premium content with technology that distributes the right content to the right people at the right time. Today, Mode Media is building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators powered by distribution and streaming technology that delivers targeted native videos, content and branded entertainment at scale in real-time. Mode.com is an owned & operated social networking platform where creators can upload videos and build content stories. Content on Mode is curated by professional editors and distributed in user feeds—personalized by the Mode content algorithm technology. Since launch six months ago, Mode has grown from zero to 31 million unique monthly users, and crossed over 1 billion streamed video views.

Shoplove

Acquisition in 2015
Shoplove is an online platform that provides its users with lifestyle solutions. The platform enables its users to connect with a range of online retailers to purchase lifestyle products. It enables its users to display its products on their website. Furthermore, it allows its users to share their preferred products with others. Shoplove was launched in 2012 by Hendrik Braun and Timo Trumpp and is based in Munich.

GiftConnect

Series B in 2014
We offer advertisers and publishers across any media platform the ability to distribute branded gifts to their consumers.

Bimbasket

Venture Round in 2014
Bimbasket is a Russian based company. “Bimbasket fits in well with our portfolio of services and media for parents. Along with fashion, needlework, food, cars and homes, Hubert Burda Media pays particular attention to parents – for them the company issues a printed publication, puts on events and has launched online-portals, such as Moy.rebenok.ru. I’m very pleased to say that Bimbasket is now part of our portfolio, and am impatient to see the project grow in both the Russian and international markets. We believe in the Russian market and plan to increase our portfolio with additional investments.” - Christian Graggaber, Investment Director Hubert Burda Media in Russia

Mode Media

Series F in 2013
Mode Media, a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month, was founded in Silicon Valley in 2004 with a simple, yet powerful idea—to help people discover relevant content by combining the power of human curation of premium content with technology that distributes the right content to the right people at the right time. Today, Mode Media is building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators powered by distribution and streaming technology that delivers targeted native videos, content and branded entertainment at scale in real-time. Mode.com is an owned & operated social networking platform where creators can upload videos and build content stories. Content on Mode is curated by professional editors and distributed in user feeds—personalized by the Mode content algorithm technology. Since launch six months ago, Mode has grown from zero to 31 million unique monthly users, and crossed over 1 billion streamed video views.

Exposure Media Marketing

Acquisition in 2013
Exposure Media Marketing (EMM Burda International India) operates as a prominent magazine publishing company headquartered in Gurgaon, India. As part of Hubert Burda International, it is recognized as the largest international magazine publisher in the country. With a workforce of over 150 employees spread across offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the company specializes in publishing magazines that cater to luxury, lifestyle, and consumer segments. EMM Burda International India plays a significant role in the media landscape by producing various editions, including those of designer mode, thereby contributing to a diverse portfolio of over 400 brands under its parent company, Hubert Burda Media, which generates substantial annual revenue.

edelight

Acquisition in 2013
Edelight GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, operates a social shopping platform that emphasizes product recommendations. With over 400,000 products sourced from more than 8,000 international online shops, the platform allows users to discover items recommended by others rather than functioning as a traditional shop or search engine. The site attracts over 2.3 million visitors monthly, with a user demographic that is predominantly female. Edelight generates revenue through advertising placements and commissions from its partner shops, sharing this income with its community members. Additionally, since 2008, the company has ventured into the B-to-B sector with Visualdelight, providing e-commerce solutions tailored for the fashion and lifestyle industries. Renowned luxury retailers and reputable media brands are part of the edelight network, which underscores its role as a prominent player in the online shopping landscape in Germany.

UberMedia

Venture Round in 2011
UberMedia is a technology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It processes billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to provide businesses with insights that enhance decision-making and consumer engagement. By delivering dynamic advertising solutions, UberMedia helps Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets, achieve specific business goals such as increasing customer visits and boosting sales. The company is recognized as a pioneer in its field and has received accolades for its innovative approach.

sevenload

Acquisition in 2010
Sevenload is a social media network for WebTV, videos, and photos. The sevenload channels offer free premium-tv-shows, official music videos, exclusive internet television as well as user generated content. Every channel combines professional videos with independent, intelligent, and creative content from users producing content as well as professional production companies. Sevenload was founded in 2006. Sevenload is a global social media platform for photos, videos. and interactive show formats. The community enables users to manage and share photos and videos online for free. The site offers an array of different interactive WebTV or internet shows in more than 20 languages and various categories. In addition, some of the available channels are from famous and popular artists and musicians. As a new media company, sevenload positions itself as a provider for crossmedial marketing and modern video technology. Part of its business comes from the conceptualization, development, and production of IPTV based internet platforms, software solutions for Web 2.0 applications as well as technology development for third party companies looking for video player, video uploading, video linking, and distribution technologies. Sevenload has already worked with internationally renowned companies such as BMW, Endemol, National Geographic, BBC, Deutsche Welle, Sony Music, Universal Music, and offers companies individual white label solutions. Company executive are Andreas Heyden (CEO) and Dr. Roland Schlager. Company founders include Ibrahim Evsan (Founder), Thomas Bachem (Co-Founder) and Axel Schmiegelow (Co-Founder and Board Member). Company investors are DLD Ventures (Hubert Burda Media) and dw capital GmbH.

Mode Media

Series E in 2010
Mode Media, a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month, was founded in Silicon Valley in 2004 with a simple, yet powerful idea—to help people discover relevant content by combining the power of human curation of premium content with technology that distributes the right content to the right people at the right time. Today, Mode Media is building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators powered by distribution and streaming technology that delivers targeted native videos, content and branded entertainment at scale in real-time. Mode.com is an owned & operated social networking platform where creators can upload videos and build content stories. Content on Mode is curated by professional editors and distributed in user feeds—personalized by the Mode content algorithm technology. Since launch six months ago, Mode has grown from zero to 31 million unique monthly users, and crossed over 1 billion streamed video views.

Mode Media

Series D in 2008
Mode Media, a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month, was founded in Silicon Valley in 2004 with a simple, yet powerful idea—to help people discover relevant content by combining the power of human curation of premium content with technology that distributes the right content to the right people at the right time. Today, Mode Media is building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators powered by distribution and streaming technology that delivers targeted native videos, content and branded entertainment at scale in real-time. Mode.com is an owned & operated social networking platform where creators can upload videos and build content stories. Content on Mode is curated by professional editors and distributed in user feeds—personalized by the Mode content algorithm technology. Since launch six months ago, Mode has grown from zero to 31 million unique monthly users, and crossed over 1 billion streamed video views.

CHIP

Acquisition in 2007
Chip is a computer and communications magazine published by the CHIP Holding in several countries of Europe and Asia along with latest information about technology, computer, internet, and telecommunication. . The company combines user-oriented content and software development, focusing on agile methods and processes. Its websites, apps and mobile offerings provide clear guidance in the complex digital world. CHIP.de reaches more than 12 million unique users per month, making us one of the leading online providers in the digital consulting segment in Germany and Europe. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Munich, Germany. CHIP Digital GmbH operates as a subsidiary of CHIP Communications GmbH.

Nachtagenten

Corporate Round in 2006
The Nachtagenten gives you news on the subject of nightlife and lifestyle in your region.

Cyberport

Acquisition in 2006
Cyberport Digital Outfitters offers an online platform that enables its users to find and buy computer technology and entertainment electronics. It markets tablets, PCs, smart phones, TVs, and its accessories. Cyberport Digital Outfitters was acquired by Hubert Burda Media in September 2006. Cyberport Digital Outfitters was founded in 1998 and is based in Dresdan, Germany.

HolidayCheck

Acquisition in 2006
HolidayCheck is a prominent travel website based in Switzerland, specializing in hotel bookings and travel information. It features a comprehensive database of over 300,000 hotels, allowing users to easily search and compare options based on various filters such as star rating, recommendation percentage, and amenities. The platform provides authentic user reviews, enhancing travelers' confidence in their choices. Additionally, HolidayCheck offers insights into destinations, including local attractions, dining, and leisure activities, to help users plan their trips effectively. With the ability to compare prices from multiple providers, users can find the best deals with ease. Established in 2004, HolidayCheck has expanded its reach internationally and is now available in ten languages, attracting 20 to 30 million visitors each month. The company is majority-owned by TOMORROW FOCUS AG, a leading digital media firm in Germany, with its headquarters located in Bottighofen and additional offices in Warsaw, Paris, and Moscow.
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