HOWZAT Partners

HOWZAT Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage digital businesses across Europe and the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as travel, e-commerce, education technology, transportation, food, software as a service (SaaS), fashion, property, financial technology, and financial services. HOWZAT Partners seeks companies with significant potential and a 'HOWZAT' factor—a breakthrough moment that signifies a promising opportunity. The firm aims to add value and provide support beyond capital, leveraging its partners' experience in growing their own businesses. HOWZAT Partners has invested in companies like Cheapflights, Spotahome, Academia.edu, Trivago, Trusted Places, CheapToday, Loyalty Bay, Donkey Republic, Mymoria, Handiscover, Viselio, Gronda, BYHOURS, PromoRepublic, Rentals United, Wingly, and Quoroom. The firm operates from Luxembourg and London, with a team that includes General Partners David Soskin and Sascha Hausmann, and Partner Dr. Thomas Koch. HOWZAT Partners is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and companies that demonstrate real traction and the potential for significant growth. The firm's investment strategy is selective, focusing on outstanding companies where they believe they can add value and bring complementary skills to the talented teams they support. The name 'HOWZAT' is inspired by the cricketing term used to appeal to the umpire, symbolizing a moment of excitement and belief in a successful outcome. This reflects the firm's approach to identifying and supporting high-potential digital businesses. HOWZAT Partners operates under full licenses and is regulated by authorities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The firm places great emphasis on user data protection and adheres to strict privacy policies, never sharing or selling personal information to third parties without explicit consent. Advanced security measures are in place to protect every aspect of the firm's operations, from investment processes to data management. HOWZAT Partners is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of digital businesses that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective industries. The firm's partners bring a wealth of experience and a proactive approach to their investments, ensuring that they not only provide capital but also strategic guidance and support to their portfolio companies. HOWZAT Partners continues to seek out and invest in companies that align with their vision of identifying breakthrough opportunities in the digital sector.