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 Public Transportation

Dance

Series A in 2021
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to enhance urban mobility through a seamless and sustainable transportation solution. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription model that includes a high-quality electric bike, maintenance, and theft replacement insurance. Users can manage their subscriptions via a mobile application, which provides features for tracking and controlling their bikes. The service is designed to make commuting more enjoyable by eliminating traffic jams, parking issues, and long wait times. By focusing on health, sustainability, and livable cities, Dance seeks to position the e-bike as the primary mode of transportation in urban environments. The company emphasizes a hassle-free experience, with fully assembled e-bikes delivered to customers' doors within 24 hours.

Dance

Venture Round in 2021
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to enhance urban mobility through a seamless and sustainable transportation solution. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription model that includes a high-quality electric bike, maintenance, and theft replacement insurance. Users can manage their subscriptions via a mobile application, which provides features for tracking and controlling their bikes. The service is designed to make commuting more enjoyable by eliminating traffic jams, parking issues, and long wait times. By focusing on health, sustainability, and livable cities, Dance seeks to position the e-bike as the primary mode of transportation in urban environments. The company emphasizes a hassle-free experience, with fully assembled e-bikes delivered to customers' doors within 24 hours.

FlixBus

Series G in 2021
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.

Dance

Series A in 2020
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to enhance urban mobility through a seamless and sustainable transportation solution. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription model that includes a high-quality electric bike, maintenance, and theft replacement insurance. Users can manage their subscriptions via a mobile application, which provides features for tracking and controlling their bikes. The service is designed to make commuting more enjoyable by eliminating traffic jams, parking issues, and long wait times. By focusing on health, sustainability, and livable cities, Dance seeks to position the e-bike as the primary mode of transportation in urban environments. The company emphasizes a hassle-free experience, with fully assembled e-bikes delivered to customers' doors within 24 hours.

FlixBus

Series F in 2019
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.

WIND Mobility

Series A in 2019
WIND Mobility is a micro-mobility company founded in 2017, providing eco-friendly last-mile transportation solutions through a rental platform for e-scooters. The company emphasizes the importance of safety, quality, and user experience in its services, which can be accessed via a smartphone application. By offering convenient and affordable mobility options, WIND Mobility aims to enhance urban living by reducing traffic congestion, lowering carbon dioxide emissions, and minimizing noise pollution. With operations in cities such as Berlin and Barcelona, the company is committed to promoting sustainable transportation alternatives that contribute to making cities more livable.

WIND Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
WIND Mobility is a micro-mobility company founded in 2017, providing eco-friendly last-mile transportation solutions through a rental platform for e-scooters. The company emphasizes the importance of safety, quality, and user experience in its services, which can be accessed via a smartphone application. By offering convenient and affordable mobility options, WIND Mobility aims to enhance urban living by reducing traffic congestion, lowering carbon dioxide emissions, and minimizing noise pollution. With operations in cities such as Berlin and Barcelona, the company is committed to promoting sustainable transportation alternatives that contribute to making cities more livable.

FlixBus

Series E in 2016
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.

FlixBus

Series D in 2015
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.

Easy Taxi

Venture Round in 2015
Easy Taxi is a taxi application that allows people to easily book a taxi and track it in real time. It connects passengers and taxi drivers through Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry devices. It also serves businesses and corporate users through Easy Taxi PRO and Easy Taxi Corporate applications. The company's mission is to convince a new generation of taxi drivers and passengers that using the platform will help reduce traffic and improve mobility. It was founded in 2011 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

FlixBus

Series C in 2014
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.

Easy Taxi

Series D in 2014
Easy Taxi is a taxi application that allows people to easily book a taxi and track it in real time. It connects passengers and taxi drivers through Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry devices. It also serves businesses and corporate users through Easy Taxi PRO and Easy Taxi Corporate applications. The company's mission is to convince a new generation of taxi drivers and passengers that using the platform will help reduce traffic and improve mobility. It was founded in 2011 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

FlixBus

Series A in 2013
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.
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