Otto Group

Otto Group is a prominent retail e-commerce company based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 1949. The company operates through three main divisions: multichannel retail, financial services, and logistics. Its multichannel retail segment encompasses the sale of fashion, footwear, furniture, and lifestyle products through diverse channels, including e-commerce, catalogs, and physical retail stores, both domestically and internationally. In addition to retail, Otto Group offers a range of financial services tailored to the retail sector, such as consumer loans, liquidity management, receivables management, merchandise pre-financing for medium-sized businesses, and marketing and risk information. The logistics division supports these operations by providing essential services to ensure efficient product distribution and delivery.

Werner Otto

Founder

13 past transactions

Medgate

Acquisition in 2022
Medgate is a prominent provider of integrated outpatient care in Switzerland, specializing in digital health services that encompass prevention, acute medical care, and support for chronic illnesses and rehabilitation. The company operates a Telemedicine Center, Health Centers, and a Partner Network, ensuring a cohesive approach to patient healthcare. Medgate offers a range of services, including telemedical consultations, chronic disease management, rehabilitation management, and patient recruitment for clinical trials. By catering to insurers, payors, medical service providers, pharmaceutical companies, employers, brokers, and patients, Medgate focuses on delivering accessible, clear, and effective medical treatments that are both cost-effective and solution-oriented.

LEASY

Seed Round in 2022
Co-founded by Gregorio Gilardini and Alejandro Garay in 2018, Leasy is a FinTech platform that provides automobile financing to ride-hailing drivers through a subscription model. It uses its algorithm and evaluators to analyze users' profiles and find suitable cars for them and helps customers to enter into a contract to own a vehicle.

OrderThis

Acquisition in 2019
OrderThis is a Hamburg-based company that integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) with e-commerce to enhance consumer purchasing experiences. By utilizing IoT devices, OrderThis offers users greater control over their everyday purchases, making the process more demand-driven, efficient, and convenient. The company's platform connects online retailers, brands, and IoT providers, facilitating automated purchase and order optimization. Through this innovative technology, OrderThis aims to streamline the shopping experience, allowing consumers to manage their orders seamlessly.

Fitfox

Corporate Round in 2018
Fitfox UG is an online fitness platform based in Hamburg, Germany, that was founded in 2013. The company provides a flexible pay-as-you-go system for various sports activities, including access to gyms, yoga classes, leisure centers, and marathons in more than 100 cities across Germany, such as Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. In 2018, Fitfox became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SportScheck GmbH, the largest sports retail company in Germany, following an investment from SportScheck in 2017.

Fitfox

Seed Round in 2017
Fitfox UG is an online fitness platform based in Hamburg, Germany, that was founded in 2013. The company provides a flexible pay-as-you-go system for various sports activities, including access to gyms, yoga classes, leisure centers, and marathons in more than 100 cities across Germany, such as Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. In 2018, Fitfox became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SportScheck GmbH, the largest sports retail company in Germany, following an investment from SportScheck in 2017.

Auctionet

Series A in 2016
Auctionet.com is an online auction marketplace that connects auction houses across Europe to sell a diverse range of items, including furniture, art, design pieces, and collectibles. Founded in 2011 by Niklas Söderholm and Tom Österman, the platform distinguishes itself from traditional auction sites by ensuring that all items are meticulously inspected, described, and photographed by experts, allowing bidders to participate with confidence. Auctionet provides customers with access to a wide variety of international goods, facilitating not only the purchase but also the resale of items at comparable prices within its marketplace.

NetImpact Framework

Acquisition in 2013
NetImpact Framework is a company focused on developing and implementing digital business models. It specializes in creating innovative solutions that facilitate the transition to digital platforms for businesses. By leveraging technology, NetImpact Framework aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth for its clients in an increasingly digital marketplace. The company is dedicated to helping organizations realize the full potential of their digital initiatives through tailored strategies and expert guidance.

Creative-Task

Acquisition in 2013
Creative-Task is a developer of web-based business software and algorithms, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company specializes in creating innovative web applications designed to enhance business operations and improve user engagement. Through its focus on website software applications, Creative-Task aims to provide effective digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

GetNinjas

Series A in 2013
GetNinjas is a local services marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The platform connects clients with a diverse range of service providers, facilitating the hiring of over 200 types of services, including cleaning, private lessons, plumbing, and various home improvement tasks. With a network of more than 650,000 service providers, GetNinjas generates substantial gross merchandise value, exceeding $100 million. The company aims to simplify the process of finding and hiring local professionals for everyday needs, thereby enhancing the accessibility and convenience of various services across Latin America.

NuBON

Acquisition in 2013
NuBON is the provider of the customer loyalty platform of the same name in the areas of digital cash register, digital customer cards, mobile couponing and mobile payment. NuBON is the first service provider in Germany to offer these multichannel marketing services in just one app.

CoupFlip

Angel Round in 2011
CoupFlip is a marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of unused daily deals from various platforms such as Groupon and LivingSocial. By purchasing these deals from consumers experiencing buyer's remorse, CoupFlip creates a liquid and mobile-enabled secondary market, allowing individuals to sell their vouchers for immediate cash rather than waiting for a consignment sale. This innovative platform addresses two primary issues faced by consumers: the high rate of unused vouchers, which can range from 20-40%, and the missed opportunities to purchase sought-after deals due to the transient nature of flash sales. By unlocking the value of these otherwise wasted deals, CoupFlip provides a practical solution for consumers looking to recoup their expenditures on daily deals.

Kitaro Fashion

Acquisition in 2010
Kitaro Fashion is manufactures apparel for men. It offers t-shirts and polos, sweaters and knits, and shirts. It offers products online.

myToys.de

Acquisition in 2000
myToys.de GmbH is an e-commerce platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in selling a wide range of toys and children’s fashion products. Established in 1999, the company offers various items, including building blocks, baby toys, wooden toys, games, puzzles, dolls, and arts and crafts supplies. Additionally, myToys.de provides children's fashion items, play cars, footmuffs, and early essentials for babies, catering to diverse needs and preferences. As a subsidiary of Otto (GmbH & Co KG), myToys.de focuses on delivering quality products for children through its online retail operations.
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