Media Ventures is a private venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2000. The company focuses on investing in various sectors, including media, telecommunications, information technology, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on the European market, especially Germany. Media Ventures supports companies at all stages of their development, from start-up to growth and maturity, offering a unique package of services tailored to the needs of their portfolio companies.
E2Ma GmbH is a prominent company in lead generation for direct marketing and market research, operating primarily in Germany since 2005 and expanding to Austria and Switzerland in 2014. The company collaborates with over 500 partners to generate consumer data and has successfully produced more than 20 million opt-in leads through its internet campaigns. E2Ma’s marketing platform offers a variety of services, including email marketing, social media campaigns, telemarketing, exclusive campaigns, and catalog and tourism marketing. These services enable businesses to acquire valuable insights from consumers interested in their offerings, ultimately aiding in client development and revenue generation.
DiaMonTech
Seed Round in 2017
DiaMonTech AG is a medical technology company based in Berlin, Germany, focused on developing non-invasive diagnostic devices for blood glucose monitoring. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a proprietary laser-based photo-thermal detection technology to measure glucose levels without the need for blood draws or finger pricking, thereby offering a painless alternative for diabetes management. DiaMonTech's product lineup includes the D-BASE, a device designed for human trials, the D-pocket, a compact personal device for frequent glucose tracking, and the D-BAND, a wearable device that continuously monitors blood sugar levels. Through its innovative solutions, DiaMonTech aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals managing diabetes.
123Fahrschule
Seed Round in 2017
123Fahrschule is a digital driving school chain focused on modernizing the traditional driver's license training in Germany. The company specializes in the consolidation and digital expansion of driving education, providing learner drivers with an innovative application software that facilitates administration, e-learning, and individual tracking of learning progress. This software caters to all classes of driver's licenses, enhancing the effectiveness of the training process and making it more accessible for students. Through its digital approach, 123Fahrschule aims to improve the overall experience of obtaining a driver's license in the German market.
Blue Face Media
Acquisition in 2016
Blue Face Media GmbH is a social media advertising agency that specializes in providing real-time social media analytics and corporate consulting services. The company focuses on helping businesses enhance their marketing efforts through strategic social media engagement and campaign management. By leveraging its expertise, Blue Face Media enables clients to analyze website traffic and social media performance, allowing them to achieve their advertising objectives effectively. The firm emphasizes building sustainable and meaningful relationships between brands and their customers, rooted in transparency, trust, and integrity. With a team of specialists, Blue Face Media consistently delivers results by integrating creative strategies with industry experience.
Stylebop GmbH
Venture Round in 2016
Stylebop GmbH is a luxury fashion e-commerce company based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Paris, New York City, London, Sydney, and Moscow. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in offering a wide range of designer clothing and accessories for both men and women. Its product selection includes womenswear and menswear, footwear, fine jewelry, and lifestyle items. Stylebop's extensive catalog features various clothing types such as coats, dresses, jackets, jeans, knitwear, and sportswear, alongside a diverse assortment of shoes, including ankle boots, pumps, and sneakers. The company also provides a selection of bags and small leather goods, catering to the tastes of luxury fashion consumers globally.
Aura Restaurant
Seed Round in 2016
Restaurant Aura, located in Cologne-Rodenkirchen, is renowned for its exceptional international haute cuisine and seasonal dishes, offering a fine dining experience in a serene atmosphere with stunning views of the Rhine. The restaurant features a thoughtfully curated menu that includes gourmet options such as Tagliolini with Calamarettiragout and Parmesan foam, as well as veal fillet in Grissinipanade. With its elegant and welcoming interior, Restaurant Aura aims to provide customers with not only tasteful Mediterranean cuisine but also warm and attentive service, making it one of the premier dining destinations in Cologne and its surroundings.
Exactag
Seed Round in 2016
Exactag GmbH, located in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in marketing attribution technology that enhances how marketers assess and optimize their marketing expenditures. The company integrates traditional marketing mix modeling with digital marketing attribution, offering a comprehensive cross-media approach. This innovative technology analyzes both online and offline marketing activities, evaluating customer interactions to improve the effectiveness of marketing strategies. By focusing on each touchpoint in the customer journey, Exactag enables organizations to develop superior marketing plans that outperform competitors and optimize their marketing costs.
E2Ma
Acquisition in 2015
E2Ma GmbH is a prominent company in lead generation for direct marketing and market research, operating primarily in Germany since 2005 and expanding to Austria and Switzerland in 2014. The company collaborates with over 500 partners to generate consumer data and has successfully produced more than 20 million opt-in leads through its internet campaigns. E2Ma’s marketing platform offers a variety of services, including email marketing, social media campaigns, telemarketing, exclusive campaigns, and catalog and tourism marketing. These services enable businesses to acquire valuable insights from consumers interested in their offerings, ultimately aiding in client development and revenue generation.
Spotted
Series A in 2015
Spotted is a mobile application designed for social discovery, focusing on connecting individuals who frequently encounter each other in real life. By employing a hyperlocal approach, the app enables users to engage with missed connections, fostering interactions among people who may have crossed paths but did not have the opportunity to connect. This innovative platform aims to enhance social engagement by facilitating connections based on proximity and shared experiences.
Fooboo Holding
Seed Round in 2014
Fooboo GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates an internet platform featuring approximately 60,000 recipes and a community of 300,000 members. Formerly known as Womenweb GmbH, Fooboo provides a mobile application designed for sharing food recipes, acting as a comprehensive digital cookbook. This platform allows food enthusiasts to easily access a diverse range of recipes from around the world on various devices. Fooboo GmbH is a subsidiary of Coretx Holdings plc.
LocalPerformance GmbH
Acquisition in 2014
LocalPerformance offers online marketing services for small and medium-sized companies. They also provide more coverage on the Internet and give your company a face in the regional and local area. It also offers display advertising, website services, search engine marketing, and social media marketing. In addition to high-performance online advertising and measurable campaign results, small and medium-sized customers in particular also benefit from professional support for their campaigns. The company is based in Munich, Germany.
Turbina Energy
Venture Round in 2014
Turbina Energy, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Unterhaching, Bayern, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and installation of innovative small wind turbines and hybrid power systems. The company focuses on creating sustainable and economically viable energy solutions, with products ranging from 1kW to 4kW. Through extensive research and development, Turbina Energy aims to contribute to cleaner environmental practices while offering tailored energy solutions that cater to diverse needs. Their commitment to smart design and functionality positions them as a key player in the renewable energy sector.
Hoccer
Venture Round in 2014
Hoccer Betriebs GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of secure mobile messaging applications for Android and iPhone devices. Its flagship product, Hoccer XO, facilitates efficient data sharing by enabling users to exchange text, photos, videos, audio files, contacts, and locations with a focus on privacy and security. The platform is designed to empower users through spontaneous information transfer between mobile devices and other electronic gadgets, ensuring that data remains private between individuals. The company is dedicated to enhancing user experience by continually developing new features and collaborating with strategic partners who share its vision.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2014
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Dimensional Ventures
Venture Round in 2014
Dimensional Ventures is a consulting and strategy firm based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in digital projects and user experience design. The company provides a range of services, including marketing strategy, concept development, technology implementation, and agile application development, primarily catering to the media and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1998, Dimensional Ventures helps clients create effective online brand strategies and improve user engagement through tailored digital solutions. The firm has been involved in the founding and development of several startups, including Make.TV and Audiotool, and offers expertise in areas such as content management systems and e-commerce solutions. Dimensional Ventures operates as a subsidiary of Qvest Media GmbH and focuses on enhancing business processes and relationships for its clients through innovative digital strategies.
Spotted
Seed Round in 2014
Spotted is a mobile application designed for social discovery, focusing on connecting individuals who frequently encounter each other in real life. By employing a hyperlocal approach, the app enables users to engage with missed connections, fostering interactions among people who may have crossed paths but did not have the opportunity to connect. This innovative platform aims to enhance social engagement by facilitating connections based on proximity and shared experiences.
Spontacts
Seed Round in 2013
Spontacts is a social discovery application based in Munich, Germany, that connects individuals looking for spontaneous joint activities. The platform facilitates social interaction by enabling users to search for leisure activities and hobbies through their smartphones or online, making it easier to meet new people in real life. With a unique notification service and chat client, Spontacts enhances user engagement by offering tailored deals and inspiring locations for users to explore together. This approach aims to make urban life more social, active, and enjoyable, encouraging participation in common leisure activities.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2013
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Make Music TV
Venture Round in 2013
Make Music TV offers a video on demand service tailored to music enthusiasts and fans worldwide. The service offers a great variety on full length live concerts, music documentations and artists. With the subscription we offer access to the whole content library, which can be cancelled on a monthly basis. Partnering with producers, major labels and TV stations Make Music TV combines music passion with industry experience in order to offer the best product for their customers.
ZAPITANO
Venture Round in 2013
Zapitano was a social TV startup from Berlin. The company went bankrupt in eary 2014. ZAPITANO offered a completely new interactive TV experience. While watching TV, viewers could login to ZAPITANO via a second screen device, such as a Laptop, Smartphone or Tablet-PC. They could then check into TV-Shows, talk about it with their friends, comment on TV-Stars, vote for their favourite TV-show and more.
Ströer Interactive
Acquisition in 2012
Ströer Interactive offers online marketing services such as banner advertising.
freeXmedia
Acquisition in 2012
freeXmedia GmbH specializes in online marketing services, offering a digital marketing platform tailored to various industries. The company serves sectors such as automotive, digital entertainment, sports, active living, free-net, and social media. By leveraging its expertise, freeXmedia aims to enhance the online presence and marketing effectiveness of its clients across these diverse fields.
freeXmedia
Venture Round in 2012
freeXmedia GmbH specializes in online marketing services, offering a digital marketing platform tailored to various industries. The company serves sectors such as automotive, digital entertainment, sports, active living, free-net, and social media. By leveraging its expertise, freeXmedia aims to enhance the online presence and marketing effectiveness of its clients across these diverse fields.
Tape.tv
Venture Round in 2012
Tape.tv is an online music video platform that allows users to watch personalized music television on demand, catering to diverse musical tastes. The service features licensed content from major and independent music labels, alongside original programming like rooftop concerts and customized artist channels. With approximately 2.5 million users, Tape.tv operates primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Founded in 2008 by Conrad Fritzsch and Stephanie Renner, the company is headquartered in Berlin and has formed strategic partnerships with various internet platforms, online networks, and traditional media companies, enhancing its reach and influence in the music industry.
Sellaband
Venture Round in 2012
SellaBand is based in Munich and Berlin, the creative capital of Europe. Since its launch in August 2006, SellaBand has coordinated recording sessions for more than 80 artists or acts who had their albums funded by their fans. Over $4,000,000 have been invested in independent bands via www.sellaband.com. With SellaBand, artists retain complete ownership of the works created and have the flexibility to determine which incentives they will offer their fans who fund them. SellaBand’s fan funding engine also allows artists the freedom to enter into deals with any label, management company, or publisher and there are no advances to pay back. Artists maintain control over their career and have 100% freedom to create the music that they want to create. SellaBand can also be utilized by management companies, record labels, publishers, sponsors and media companies to fund projects for their own artists while also building the core fan base required to launch an artist or take them to the next stage of their career.
up-value
Venture Round in 2012
Up-value GmbH is an international digital marketing company with offices in Heidelberg, Cologne, and Istanbul. It operates a digital advertising network that specializes in marketing advertising space on premium websites with substantial reach. The company designs and optimizes advertising campaigns across various formats, including display, video, and mobile advertising. By leveraging its platform, Up-value enables advertisers and advertising agencies to effectively execute campaigns and achieve superior performance outcomes. The company's core competencies include purchasing online advertising space and facilitating global exchanges, along with an in-house automated trading exchange.
EStores
Venture Round in 2012
EStores GmbH is a company that specializes in e-commerce, focusing on the operation of online shopping platforms dedicated to niche products. Through its subsidiaries, EStores provides a tailored shopping experience for consumers seeking specific items that may not be readily available through mainstream retail channels. The company aims to meet the unique demands of various market segments by offering a diverse range of specialized products online.
ZAPITANO
Venture Round in 2012
Zapitano was a social TV startup from Berlin. The company went bankrupt in eary 2014. ZAPITANO offered a completely new interactive TV experience. While watching TV, viewers could login to ZAPITANO via a second screen device, such as a Laptop, Smartphone or Tablet-PC. They could then check into TV-Shows, talk about it with their friends, comment on TV-Stars, vote for their favourite TV-show and more.
Spontacts
Seed Round in 2012
Spontacts is a social discovery application based in Munich, Germany, that connects individuals looking for spontaneous joint activities. The platform facilitates social interaction by enabling users to search for leisure activities and hobbies through their smartphones or online, making it easier to meet new people in real life. With a unique notification service and chat client, Spontacts enhances user engagement by offering tailored deals and inspiring locations for users to explore together. This approach aims to make urban life more social, active, and enjoyable, encouraging participation in common leisure activities.
merkando
Seed Round in 2011
Merkando GmbH is a company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in print-on-demand services. Founded in 2009, it offers an online platform that allows customers to create personalized merchandise shops, which can be seamlessly integrated into existing websites. In addition to customized merchandise, Merkando provides on-demand printing services for markers and labels, catering to various business needs. The company supports operators by offering comprehensive online webshop solutions, including logistics and shipment services. This enables artists, fans, and corporate clients to manage their merchandise easily and efficiently.
Global Group Dialog Solutions
Venture Round in 2011
Global Group Dialog Solutions AG is a holding company based in Idstein, Germany, specializing in integrated lead and customer management services. Established in 2003, the company operates primarily in the German-speaking markets and focuses on holistic customer and prospect management for both B2B and B2C sectors. Its offerings include comprehensive services such as data management, customer insight analytics, program management, campaign implementation, and process optimization. By employing a cross-media and results-oriented approach, Global Group Dialog Solutions aims to maximize clients' market potential across various industries, including finance, insurance, publishing, energy, media, trade, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company emphasizes performance-driven campaigns that leverage identified sales opportunities, providing either complete solutions or tailored individual services to meet specific client objectives.
Dailyme TV
Seed Round in 2011
Dailyme TV GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an innovative mobile application, dailyme, designed to provide users with access to a wide range of audiovisual content, including television shows, series, and movies. Founded in 2007, the app serves as a content aggregator and technical distributor, allowing users to compile personalized programs that are automatically updated through push downloads. One of its key features is the ability to function without an internet connection, making it convenient for users to enjoy their favorite content on the go. The service is available on both iOS and Android platforms, enabling easy access to premium video and TV content through smartphones and tablets. Dailyme TV caters to the growing demand for mobile entertainment by allowing users to subscribe to various videocasts and podcasts directly from their devices.
Shoppero.com
Seed Round in 2009
Shoppero.com offers an online platform which users can create reviews and recommendations about products and services. Participating users receive payments for page impressions of linked advertisments.
hiogi
Series C in 2009
Hiogi is a community that answers mobile ad hoc questions that are submitted via Twitter SMS, WAP, iPhone, and e-mail. It enables any user to participate in exchanging know-how, experiences, advice, research results or plain information. Hiogi was launched in 2007 and is operated in Berlin, Germany.
Yasni
Seed Round in 2008
Yasni GmbH operates a leading people search engine and reputation management platform based in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2007, it serves users across Germany and Europe by providing access to publicly available information about individuals. The platform allows users to conduct comprehensive searches to find details about friends, colleagues, and others, while also enabling them to manage and control their online reputation. Yasni attracts approximately 22 million monthly visitors and generates around 50 million page views, highlighting the growing demand for people search services. Users can approve the information displayed on their profile pages, helping them differentiate themselves from others with similar names and present their best image online.
hiogi
Series B in 2008
Hiogi is a community that answers mobile ad hoc questions that are submitted via Twitter SMS, WAP, iPhone, and e-mail. It enables any user to participate in exchanging know-how, experiences, advice, research results or plain information. Hiogi was launched in 2007 and is operated in Berlin, Germany.
Performance Network Group
Seed Round in 2008
Performance Network Group (TPNG) is a collective of four successful online agencies that specializes in integrated online marketing solutions. The company focuses on email marketing, lead generation, and various digital marketing strategies to help businesses grow their customer base and enhance sales. TPNG's platform enables the design and execution of tailored marketing concepts aimed at acquiring new clients and boosting the sales of both national and international businesses. By leveraging targeted email campaigns, inbox advertising, and conversion optimization techniques, TPNG assists clients in nurturing leads and maximizing their marketing effectiveness. The company operates under the umbrella of Media Ventures GmbH, a venture capital firm led by German media entrepreneur Dirk Ströer.
aha.de Internet
Seed Round in 2008
aha.de Internet GmbH is a Hamburg-based internet portal that operates the women's platform www.forher.de and the live shopping service www.rabattschlacht.de. The company specializes in email marketing, targeting potential customers through editorial audience portals. It offers advertisers access to end customer campaigns while providing insights into user engagement metrics, such as opening and clicking behaviors. This approach allows for effective marketing strategies tailored to specific audience groups, facilitating connections between advertisers and consumers in a dynamic online marketplace.
C-date and B2
Venture Round in 2008
The two web portals C-date and B2 combine casual dating with normal online dating for almost 40 million users around the world. Their product offerings are directed at all age groups and life circumstances, bringing people together.
Twidox
Seed Round in 2008
Twidox is a file sharing and storage platform that enables users and organizations to upload, share, and manage their documents with ease. The service focuses on professional and industry-specific documents, research materials, academic papers, coursework, and data statistics. Utilizing advanced technology, Twidox automatically optimizes these documents for the internet, enhancing their discoverability for users globally. The platform archives and indexes every published text, making them searchable and accessible to other users at no cost.
Jollydays
Seed Round in 2007
Jollydays is an online platform specializing in travel agency services, offering a wide range of leisure, travel, and tourism experiences. Founded in 2003 by Jörg Schmiedl and Stefan Harder, the company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Germany and Switzerland. Jollydays provides gift vouchers and wellbeing gifts across nine categories, including driving, flying, action, water, gourmet, culture, wellness, lifestyle, and short trips. The platform features redeemable vouchers for various recreational and adventure activities, catering to diverse interests and occasions. In addition to online coupons and tickets, Jollydays also offers value coupons, themed coupons, and gift boxes available both online and in stores.
SPOX
Seed Round in 2007
SPOX is a sports media company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2007. It specializes in delivering comprehensive sports content, including news, match reports, interviews, and analysis across various sports such as soccer, tennis, and basketball. The platform also offers video highlights and real-time sports coverage, ensuring that fans have access to the latest information and updates. With a skilled editorial team, SPOX is committed to producing high-quality sports content and providing streaming services to enhance the sports viewing experience.
hiogi
Series A in 2007
Hiogi is a community that answers mobile ad hoc questions that are submitted via Twitter SMS, WAP, iPhone, and e-mail. It enables any user to participate in exchanging know-how, experiences, advice, research results or plain information. Hiogi was launched in 2007 and is operated in Berlin, Germany.
nugg.ad
Seed Round in 2006
nugg.ad GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in multichannel audience targeting and smart data management for digital advertising. Founded in 2006, it serves a diverse clientele that includes online sales houses, publishers, agencies, advertisers, and data providers. The company offers a Smart Audience Platform that employs real-time machine learning to create customized target groups, enabling effective digital advertising across display, video, and mobile channels. nugg.ad's innovative approach focuses on predictive behavioral targeting, enhancing user data with socio-demographic and lifestyle insights while prioritizing data privacy. The company is committed to industry standards of data protection and has received recognition for its products, including the ePrivacyseal. With offices in several European cities, nugg.ad positions itself as a leader in the field of Predictive Targeting.
sevenload
Seed Round in 2006
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.
weg.de
Seed Round in 2005
weg.de is one of the most famous online travel portals in Germany and the main brand of COMVEL GmbH. We make holiday dreams come true! In test and customer surveys, we regularly convince with top grades and have already been voted test winner several times. The secret of our success? Our 70-member team, the In addition to concentrated expertise and a decent portion of humor brings.
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