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Ringier

Ringier AG is the largest Swiss media company with a history dating back to 1833. Operating internationally, it produces newspapers, magazines, runs printing plants, radio and TV stations, and over 80 web and mobile platforms. With a workforce of around 8,000 employees, Ringier emphasizes excellence in products, journalistic quality, and exceptional entertainment. The company's headquarters in Zurich symbolizes its pioneering spirit and commitment to independence, freedom of expression, and diversity of information. In addition to traditional media, Ringier has ventured into digital ventures through Ringier Digital Ventures AG, a venture capital firm focusing on investments in innovative digital start-ups. Through strategic partnerships and a diverse business portfolio in publishing, digital ventures, and entertainment, Ringier continues to evolve and expand its presence globally.

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David Hug

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59 past transactions

Campanda

Series A in 2015
Campanda builds the world's largest online booking platform dedicated to the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles. Camping enthusiasts can search, compare and book RV rental deals from commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries worldwide.

Ringier Sports AG

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
InfrontRingier Sports & Entertainment Switzerland AG provides marketing consulting services to the sports industry. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Zug, Switzerland. InfrontRingier Sports & Entertainment Switzerland AG operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

MyJobs Myanmar

Acquisition in 2018
MyJobs has been the pioneer of recruitment services. MyJobs offers Job Website, Recruitment Agency, Executive Search, Job Fair, Employer Branding and Assessment services for positions and vacancies in Myanmar. MyJobs.com.mm is also the best place to find a job in Myanmar.

yamo

Series A in 2020
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Medlanes

Seed Round in 2017
Medlanes GmbH i.G. provides access to doctors for medical advice online. It allows users to download its Medlanes application or use the Web version to get access to medical advice and instant medicine by matching them with the right doctor in various fields, including general physician, pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, orthopedics, and other specialities. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

GetYourLawyer

Funding Round in 2019
GetYourLawyer enables clients to compare prices for legal services, find the ideal lawyer with just a few clicks, mandate them directly and handle the legal case including all payments online. Thanks to the unique matching process, GetYourLawyer finds the right specialist for each case and client. For lawyers, GetYourLawyer offers a comprehensive SaaS solution, thanks to which the law firm can be digitized and automated, and at the same time enables the acquisition of new customers directly via the platform. GetYourLawyer has been acquired by Ringier Axel Springer Switzerland in 2019.

flatfox AG

Series A in 2018
Flatfox revolutionizes the Swiss housing market. With a free marketplace and smart tools, we digitize the rental process and efficiently combine the needs of providers and prospective tenants in one place.

DeinDeal

Acquisition in 2011
DeinDeal is an e-commerce platform that provides its clients with a variety of products, including travel goods and home goods. It works partially on special internal projects such as reorganizing sales, intranet, re-shaping existing departments, and more. Founded by Dario Fazlic, Julian Teicke, Maximilian Rofagha, Flavio Rump, Adrian Locher, Amir Suissa, and Lucas Vogelsang, Jens Urbaniak, DeinDeal is operated from Zurich, Switzerland.

Wine & Gourmet Digital

Venture Round in 2015
Wine & Gourmet Digital AG owns and operates an online wine retail platform. In addition, the company operates two online magazines giving information on food and beverages around the world. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

yamo

Venture Round in 2018
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Ghafla!

Acquisition in 2016
Ghafla an African entertainment website with news from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana.

Brighter Monday

Acquisition in 2017
BrighterMonday is an online platform that enables users to find and post job vacancies in East Africa. The platform covers administration, farming, accounting, engineering, IT, real estate, retail, insurance, hospitality, legal, government, transport, research and science, human resources, and more. BrighterMonday was launched in June 2006 and is based in Nairobi.

Foodspring

Venture Round in 2018
foodspring GmbH produces and sells sports nutrition products. It offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli/porridges, drinks, protein powders, and other products. The company’s products are used for muscle building, weight loss, and healthy living. It sells its products online. The company was formerly known as egg.de GmbH and changed its name to foodspring GmbH in May 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. foodspring GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

Weinclub.com

Seed Round in 2016
The Weinclub.ch is a company of young people who think buying wine should be easier nowadays. On Weinclub.ch anyone can order, even without being a registered member. However, you can also become a member and benefit from many advantages, such as ordering without shipping costs.

N-Dream AG (AirConsole)

Series A in 2019
N-Dream is the company behind AirConsole is a cloud-based multiplayer game console that uses smartphones as gamepads.They are building a next-gen online game console.

Archilyse

Seed Round in 2018
Archilyse AG develops software for numeric architectural analysis. It develops an application programming interface which allows users to run simulations and analyze and provide architecture information. Archilyse AG caters to portfolio managers, real estate developers and real estate valuers. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

BOTLabs GmbH

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
BOTLabs GmbH develops blockchain based technology for companies and offers cooperative models. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Archilyse

Series A in 2020
Archilyse AG develops software for numeric architectural analysis. It develops an application programming interface which allows users to run simulations and analyze and provide architecture information. Archilyse AG caters to portfolio managers, real estate developers and real estate valuers. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Admeira AG

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Admeira AG offers marketing and advertising services. It operates media brands in print, radio, TV, digital out of home, and online domains. The company provides clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Bern, Switzerland. As of February 13, 2020, Admeira AG operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

Blok

Venture Round in 2020
Blok, a Digital real estate agent and one of Finland's biggest startup sensations. Blok aims to make apartment and house sales more cheap and efficient through an automated service. Through its online platform, Blok takes care of most routine tasks related to apartment sales, such as valuation (where the AI comes in), photographing, marketing and handling of documents. The seller only has to arrange viewings for potential buyers. Blok has attracted both sellers who prefer brokers as well as those who would normally sell their own flats.

Admeira AG

Acquisition in 2020
Admeira AG offers marketing and advertising services. It operates media brands in print, radio, TV, digital out of home, and online domains. The company provides clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Bern, Switzerland. As of February 13, 2020, Admeira AG operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

Carvolution

Series C in 2021
Carvolution is the next-generation mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through its fully digital subscription service.Carvolution makes choosing a new car exciting. As it removes the hassle out of ownership and the inflexibility out of leasing, it enables consumers to choose their dream car as a convenient monthly subscription service instead of a long-term commitment. Their digitally-powered one-stop-shop streamlines everything from insurance to maintenance: saving customers time and money while enabling efficiencies for all connected parties.

Campanda

Series B in 2017
Campanda builds the world's largest online booking platform dedicated to the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles. Camping enthusiasts can search, compare and book RV rental deals from commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries worldwide.

Admeira AG

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Admeira AG offers marketing and advertising services. It operates media brands in print, radio, TV, digital out of home, and online domains. The company provides clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Bern, Switzerland. As of February 13, 2020, Admeira AG operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

Weinclub.com

Seed Round in 2015
The Weinclub.ch is a company of young people who think buying wine should be easier nowadays. On Weinclub.ch anyone can order, even without being a registered member. However, you can also become a member and benefit from many advantages, such as ordering without shipping costs.

MOVU

Venture Round in 2016
MOVU is a removal and cleaning service provider with online bookings. The company gets more than 1500 relocation requests per month. It partners with Swisscom, the Post, Helvetia, UBS, and Immoscout24. The firm offers its users with customer service representatives named Move Captains that helps its consumers. The person listens, clarifies, and intermediates between the user and the movers and provides correct solutions for every problem. Reviews of former clients as well as the price comparison between providers helps its users agree decisions. MOVU is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic.

Carvolution

Series D in 2022
Carvolution is the next-generation mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through its fully digital subscription service.Carvolution makes choosing a new car exciting. As it removes the hassle out of ownership and the inflexibility out of leasing, it enables consumers to choose their dream car as a convenient monthly subscription service instead of a long-term commitment. Their digitally-powered one-stop-shop streamlines everything from insurance to maintenance: saving customers time and money while enabling efficiencies for all connected parties.

Foodspring

Funding Round in 2017
foodspring GmbH produces and sells sports nutrition products. It offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli/porridges, drinks, protein powders, and other products. The company’s products are used for muscle building, weight loss, and healthy living. It sells its products online. The company was formerly known as egg.de GmbH and changed its name to foodspring GmbH in May 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. foodspring GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

Pamono

Series A in 2016
Pamono, a one-of-a-kind marketplace and magazine specializing in distinctive design objects and the stories behind them. Driven by the belief that a life well lived means surrounding yourself with beauty and soul, they source vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting, accessories, and crafts from around the globe and seamlessly deliver them right to your door. Their original stories, collections, and guides ensure you know who’s who and what’s what in design culture past and present. Come back often; new designs and stories are added every day, so there’s always something new to discover.

Imobiliare.ro

Acquisition in 2016
Imobiliare.ro is a real estate portal in Romania for private individuals and real estate agencies.

Sportal Media Group

Acquisition in 2021
Sportal Media Group is a digital media company with a particularly successful footprint in sports.

Baze

Venture Round in 2018
Baze Labs, Inc. operates an online subscription platform and mobile application for ordering personalized supplements. The customers can do a blood test at home by using a procedure kit. The procedure kit is created in such a way that based on the blood values, algorithms calculate nutrient deficiencies and recommend appropriate supplements. The customers can access the personal values and also an individual recommendation for additional products. These are delivered to home in the right dosage. Baze Labs, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Sportal365

Acquisition in 2021
Digital Ventures is specialized in the development of sports-centric content management systems, which are highly regarded in the International sports, media, and advertising scene.

Service Partner ONE

Series A in 2016
For building service contractors and their customers who are faced with the challenge of designing their processes as efficiently as possible using modern technologies Service Partner ONE offers the 'ONE' app suite which digitally embeds the entire value chain of building services and facility management with its app suite. Unlike traditional software providers 'ONE' combines in its user-oriented apps a combination of intuitive usability, various common IT-solutions, extraordinary comfort, mobile availability, and low prices.

Pyramid Solutions Ltd.

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Pyramid Solutions Ltd. provides online recruitment, recruitment agency, executive search, job fair, and employer branding and assessment services for various positions and vacancies in Myanmar. It serves small, large, international, and local companies, as well as non-government organizations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Yangon, Myanmar. As of September 28, 2018, Pyramid Solutions Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

Airgreets

Seed Round in 2019
Airgreets GmbH provides subletting services for residential real estate properties. The company enables users to sublet their properties for a short time via platforms. It registers users; takes photos of their apartment; creates their profile on rental platforms; manages bookings and inquiries; and provides cleaning and laundry services after each guest. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany. As of June 15, 2020, Airgreets GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Guestia Limited.

foodarena AG

Venture Round in 2016
foodarena AG operates as an online food delivery company. The company is based in Biel, Switzerland. As of June 22, 2018, Foodarena GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Takeaway.com N.V.

BuyRentKenya

Acquisition in 2017
Established in 2012, Buyrentkenya.com has rapidly become the no.1 property portal in Kenya and the country's 12th most popular website. Nominated at the 2013 CIO100 Annual Awards after only 6 months of launching, Buyrentkenya.com is one of the fastest growing companies in the region and the property portal of choice.With a focus on creating the largest real estate community of buyers, sellers, renters, brokers and developers, they provide visitors with comprehensive search facilities covering residential and commercial properties alongside complementary tools and information built on our unique market leading technology.Every month, over 160,000 visitors use Buyrentkenya.com to access more than 10,000 up-to-date listings for residential and commercial properties, as well as local real estate news, market trends, home styling, expert advice and useful guides on buying and selling.

Goodminton AG

Private Placement in 2018
Goodminton AG produces nutritional and diet food products under the brand foodspring and amapur. The company offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli and porridge, superfoods, drinks, and smart cooking items. The company also offers shakes, soups cereal, cookies, cracker, pretzels, vitamins and minerals, and vegetable stock. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of September 3, 2019, Goodminton AG operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.

Wine & Gourmet Digital

Venture Round in 2016
Wine & Gourmet Digital AG owns and operates an online wine retail platform. In addition, the company operates two online magazines giving information on food and beverages around the world. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

CheckYeti.com

Series A in 2018
CheckYeti is the largest online platform to book activities in 1000+ mountain and beach destinations across Europe - including skiing & snowboarding, rafting & canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding & ballooning, diving & surfing, jet skiing, boat trips and many more. With 12 000+ offers in 16 countries, CheckYeti enables holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience summer and winter activities with their ideal guide.

Lamudi

Corporate Round in 2018
Lamudi GmbH owns and operates an online portal for real estate properties. It allows users to search, rent, and sell various properties; find real estate offers worldwide; and contact agents in local area for comprehensive insights of properties. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of April 9, 2019, Lamudi GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Arabian Web Publishing Group FZ-LLC.

Romanian Publishing Business of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
As of May 8, 2020, Romanian Publishing Business of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG was acquired by Ringier AG. Romanian Publishing Business of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG comprises magazine and television programme publishing guides. The asset is located in Romania.

Jobberman

Acquisition in 2016
Jobberman.com is an online career portal in Nigeria. They place a high premium on Job search that is relevant and up-to-the-minute. The market opportunity is exciting; Nigeria is a large country, large working population, and internationally growing.

Makerist

Series B in 2016
makerist GmbH operates an online community which provides tips, instructions, and selected material supplies for creative people. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. As of March 5, 2020, makerist GmbH operates as a subsidiary of fabfab GmbH.

MOVU

Series A in 2015
MOVU is a removal and cleaning service provider with online bookings. The company gets more than 1500 relocation requests per month. It partners with Swisscom, the Post, Helvetia, UBS, and Immoscout24. The firm offers its users with customer service representatives named Move Captains that helps its consumers. The person listens, clarifies, and intermediates between the user and the movers and provides correct solutions for every problem. Reviews of former clients as well as the price comparison between providers helps its users agree decisions. MOVU is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic.

Skoove

Venture Round in 2019
Skoove is a fun music learning platform offering the world’s first interactive online piano lessons. Designed for beginner and returning pianists, the app works via web browser and delivers expertly designed lessons, giving real time feedback and adapting to your pace. Just plug in a keyboard or e-piano to get started. With Skoove, you learn how to play piano with hundreds of interactive, high-quality online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. Their unique method guides you with real-time feedback as you play, letting you improve faster and learn everything you need to become a complete piano player.

DealDey Ltd.

Acquisition in 2016
DealDey features a daily deal on things to do, see, eat, and buy in Lagos and Abuja. It was launched in March 2011.

LiveScore Group

Corporate Round in 2022
LS has a monthly audience of over 56 million active users across 200 territories, in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and Oceania. LiveScore delivers premium content and engaging products that enhance the experience of fans across a number of major sports, including: football, tennis, cricket, ice hockey and basketball. LiveScore is also proud to be the Official Global Scoring Partner of LaLiga Santander.

INSENIO GmbH

Series A in 2017
INSENIO GmbH provides high burden of self-esteem and often leads to uncertainty in dealing with other people. Out of shame the complaints are concealed and there is often a withdrawal from the social environment. Incontinence can often be treated well, but at least the situation with optimal products can be improved so that the affected person can actively and almost carefree participate in family and social life again.

Cheki.com.ng

Acquisition in 2017
Cheki Nigeria Limited operates as an online automotive dealing platform. The platform provides an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers. In addition, the company offers connect with loan providers and local car insurance companies as well. Furthermore, it also provides connection with local spare part dealers for repair services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. As of September 14, 2020, Cheki Nigeria Limited operates as a subsidiary of Autochek.

CheckYeti.com

Seed Round in 2016
CheckYeti is the largest online platform to book activities in 1000+ mountain and beach destinations across Europe - including skiing & snowboarding, rafting & canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding & ballooning, diving & surfing, jet skiing, boat trips and many more. With 12 000+ offers in 16 countries, CheckYeti enables holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience summer and winter activities with their ideal guide.

Recommerce AG

Venture Round in 2014
verkauf.ch is the uncomplicated Swiss purchasing platform for mobile phones, tablets, iPods and Macbooks. With us you can sell your mobile phone, tablet or your Macbook and at the same time make room for new things. For example, sell us your used iPhone, iPad, Macbook or iPod. Our categories in the purchase shop include mobile phones and tablets of the following brands: Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. In addition, we buy Apple devices such as iPods and Macbooks. The purchase of used equipment is quick and easy for us and they benefit from fixed prices. The money for your devices will be transferred to your account within a few days.

ABOUT YOU

Venture Round in 2017
ABOUT YOU is an eCommerce platform for clothing, shoes and accessories. As a fashion and technology corporation, along with their strong team, their ambition is to digitalize the classic shopping stroll by creating an inspiring and personalized shopping experience on the smartphone. This is why they created ABOUT YOU, a shopping destination where people can discover fashion that really fits their personality from a range of more than 1.200 brands. With its consistent focus on personalization, inspiration and mobile shopping, ABOUT YOU has created sales in excess of €461 million in the fifth fiscal year 2018/19 and is now one of the largest fashion e-tailers in Germany.