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 Tourism

Roadsurfer

Series A in 2021
Operator of a campervan and motorhome rental platform intended to help camp with safety and comfort. The company offers a wide selection of campervans equipped with everything needed for a comfortable camping trip, including beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear, enabling travelers to get the freedom and flexibility to explore their favorite destinations on their own terms.

Tourlane

Series C in 2020
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Limehome

Series A in 2020
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

Tourlane

Series C in 2019
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Limehome

Seed Round in 2019
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

Tourlane

Series B in 2018
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Dreamlines

Series E in 2018
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Tourlane

Series A in 2018
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2017
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

Dreamlines

Venture Round in 2017
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Tourlane

Seed Round in 2017
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Dreamlines

Series D in 2016
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2015
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

Dreamlines

Series C in 2014
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Dreamlines

Series B in 2013
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

Yasuu

Seed Round in 2011
Yasuu operates an online marketplace that transforms how consumers find and purchase leisure activities. The platform aggregates offerings from individuals and small businesses that provide unique experiences, such as professional barista courses, artist-led sightseeing tours, and hands-on woodworking workshops. By allowing these small providers to list their activities, Yasuu enables consumers to explore a diverse array of memorable experiences, encouraging them to engage in enriching activities beyond routine pastimes. The company aims to enhance people's lives by facilitating access to inspiring and lasting experiences.
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