HV Capital

HV Capital is a Munich- and Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2000, focusing on supporting founders in the development of internet and technology companies. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm has become one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe, managing a total of €1.7 billion across various funds. HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names such as Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm typically provides funding ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to support startups through all stages of growth. HV Capital primarily targets investments in sectors such as fintech, B2B, e-commerce, enterprise, travel, education, mobility, healthcare, and retail.

Nawid Ali-Abbassi

Partner

Jannis Fett

Associate

David Fischer

Principal

Fabian Gruner

Senior Principal

Said Alib Haschemi

Investment Manager

Alexander Joel-Carbonell

Partner

Christoph Jung

General Partner

David Kuczek

General Partner

Lars Langusch

Founding Partner

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

Jasper Masemann

Partner

Jan Miczaika

Partner

Barbod Namini

Partner

Christian Saller

General Partner

Dr. Laura Seifert

Investor

Martin Weber

General Partner

Past deals in Austria

Storyblok

Series B in 2022
Storyblok GmbH operates a cloud-based content management platform that simplifies the process of managing and publishing digital content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Linz, Austria, Storyblok offers a unique headless CMS with a visual editor, allowing users to upload, manage, and publish content easily through its APIs. The platform features a visual composer and various content types, enabling users to create and edit content without requiring coding skills. Additionally, it supports e-commerce functionalities, handling order management, payment processing, and multilingual product catalogs, which allows developers to focus on enhancing user experience while empowering content creators with an intuitive interface for independent content management.

Outfittery

Series E in 2016
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Home24

Venture Round in 2016
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.

Cuponation

Series B in 2015
Cuponation is a prominent online platform that provides users with access to discount codes and offers across more than 24 countries. Founded by Corrado Rota, the company features over 18,000 e-commerce brands, including well-known names like Amazon, Just Eat, and Asos, spanning various categories such as fashion, beauty, electronics, and travel. Cuponation's business model focuses on aggregating discount codes, allowing users to easily copy and paste these codes at checkout without the need for registration. This approach distinguishes Cuponation from competitors like Groupon, aligning more closely with traditional coupon platforms like Retailmenot and Coupons.com. The company's international expansion began in India, followed by launches in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Cuponation strategically targets markets with limited competition to establish its presence before venturing into more challenging environments.

Caremondo

Series A in 2015
Caremondo GmbH operates a healthcare marketplace that connects patients with a variety of treatment options and specialized clinics in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond. Based in Munich, the platform allows users to research their diagnoses and compare clinics, facilitating direct contact with healthcare providers at no cost. In addition to providing information on treatments, Caremondo offers a range of services to enhance the patient experience, including assistance with flight bookings, accommodation, transfers, and the translation of medical reports. The company also provides on-site interpreter services and can manage the entire planning and booking process upon request, enabling patients to focus on their health and recovery. As of November 2016, Caremondo operates as a subsidiary of FairMed Online Pte Ltd.

Outfittery

Series C in 2015
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Outfittery

Series B in 2014
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Delivery Hero

Series D in 2013
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

Outfittery

Series A in 2013
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

BillPay

Series C in 2012
BillPay GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent online payment provider established in 2009 by Dr. Nelson Holzner. Initially a small team, the company has expanded to over 120 employees and services the growing international e-commerce market, particularly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. BillPay offers various payment options to online retailers, including invoice, direct debit, and installment plans, which facilitate collections and chargeback processes. With over 4,000 online shops and millions of customers utilizing its payment methods, BillPay has established itself as a trusted platform in the e-commerce sector. Since September 2017, it has operated as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the digital payment landscape.

Fashion For Home

Venture Round in 2012
Fashion For Home is a furniture shop that operates both online and offline, serving Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. It also offers international shipping to businesses and designers outside these three countries. Fashion For Home was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with showrooms in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich,Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, and Vienna.

Outfittery

Seed Round in 2012
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Westwing

Private Equity Round in 2012
Westwing Group AG operates in the home and living e-commerce sector, offering a wide range of products including textiles, rugs, furniture, lighting, kitchenware, and decorative items. The company serves customers through two main segments: DACH, which encompasses Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and International, covering Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Slovakia. Westwing markets its products under both private labels and third-party brands. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Westwing operates as an online shopping platform that combines a shoppable magazine and an online shopping club, catering to various home decor needs across multiple room categories.

Home24

Venture Round in 2012
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.

Delivery Hero

Series C in 2012
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

BillPay

Series B in 2011
BillPay GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent online payment provider established in 2009 by Dr. Nelson Holzner. Initially a small team, the company has expanded to over 120 employees and services the growing international e-commerce market, particularly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. BillPay offers various payment options to online retailers, including invoice, direct debit, and installment plans, which facilitate collections and chargeback processes. With over 4,000 online shops and millions of customers utilizing its payment methods, BillPay has established itself as a trusted platform in the e-commerce sector. Since September 2017, it has operated as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the digital payment landscape.

BillPay

Series A in 2010
BillPay GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent online payment provider established in 2009 by Dr. Nelson Holzner. Initially a small team, the company has expanded to over 120 employees and services the growing international e-commerce market, particularly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. BillPay offers various payment options to online retailers, including invoice, direct debit, and installment plans, which facilitate collections and chargeback processes. With over 4,000 online shops and millions of customers utilizing its payment methods, BillPay has established itself as a trusted platform in the e-commerce sector. Since September 2017, it has operated as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the digital payment landscape.

Home24

Seed Round in 2009
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.

Erento

Venture Round in 2007
Erento is the largest online rental marketplace in Europe, offering a platform for customers to find and rent a diverse range of items, including sports cars, mobile homes, tools, and services. Founded in 2003 by Chris Mueller and Uwe Kampschulte in Germany, the company quickly expanded its reach across Europe, including the UK, Austria, Switzerland, and Finland, and now attracts over 20,000 daily visitors. Initially operating on a commission-based model, erento transitioned to a contract-based model in 2010, allowing rental landlords to list a specified number of items each month. The platform facilitates direct communication between renters and landlords, providing contact details for streamlined transactions. In 2013, erento further enhanced its offerings by acquiring the Finnish rental platform iRent.fi, marking a significant step towards peer-to-peer rental and collaborative consumption. The company is currently led by joint CEOs Eugen B. Russ and Patrick Guenter. Erento's commitment to open communication, teamwork, and innovation underpins its operational philosophy as it continues to grow in the rental market.

Mopay

Series A in 2000
Mopay Inc. is a payment solutions provider focused on facilitating transactions for online merchants globally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company offers a platform that allows merchants to bill charges directly to consumers' cell phone, land line, and broadband accounts, streamlining the payment process for virtual, digital, and physical goods. Mopay has expanded its presence with offices in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, China, Brazil, and Romania. As a subsidiary of MindMatics AG, Mopay continues to enhance its services to meet the evolving needs of online businesses and their customers.

Parship

Seed Round in 2000
PARSHIP.co.uk is the UK's first compatibility-based online dating service, specifically for people who are serious about forming a lasting relationship. It is the British subsidiary of Europe's largest and most successful serious online dating service with millions of members, who are predominantly affluent, educated men and women between 28 and 55 years old. Since its launch in Germany in 2001, PARSHIP has matched thousands of single people who are serious about forming a long-lasting relationship. The first step is an 80-question psychometric test, which is free of charge and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The results of the test create a fascinating profile of each member's personality. Using methods based on years of scientific research, this profile is then carefully matched with the profiles of other members whose balance of similar and complementary characteristics marks them out as a potential partner for the new member. PARSHIP.co.uk operates a 3-tiered pricing system: £35 for 1 month, £57 for 3 months, £84 for 6 months. 75% of people who register with the PARSHIP site go on to complete the psychometric compatibility test. In fact, 2,500 people across Europe complete the test every day. PARSHIP GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is 87%-owned by Holtzbrinck networXs AG, part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck publishing group, one of Germany's largest publishing companies with financial interests in more than 80 companies including the Macmillan Group. Driven primarily by revenue-share partnerships with leading names in print and online media, including Express Newspapers, Hellomagazine.com, FAZ, Die Zeit and Der Spiegel, as well as Tiscali and T-online, PARSHIP GmbH has expanded to cover UK, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
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