HV Capital
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage
Geographical Focus
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg, Austria, Netherlands, Hungary, Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Media
- Software
- Education
- HealthTech
- EdTech
- FinTech
- SaaS
- Gaming
- Mobility
- Cleantech
- Consumer Internet
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Healthcare, Healthtech & Medtech
- Technology, Software & Gaming
- Consumer Marketplaces
- B2B/SaaS
- Green-tech
Investment Size:
500,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2000
HV Capital, formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, is a Munich-based venture capital firm that has been investing in internet and technology companies since 2000. Over its nine fund generations, the firm has built a strong track record backing iconic internet and technology disruptors across Europe. HV Capital deploys capital in rounds ranging from €0.5 million at seed level up to €60 million in growth stage investments, with follow‑on reserves up to €100 million per company. Its largest fund to date, Fund IX (closed in May 2023 at approximately €710 million), underscores the firm’s ability to support founders over the long haul. A continuation fund launched in 2022 (HV COCO Growth, €430 million) further demonstrates their commitment to multi‑phase backing.
The firm targets sectors including fintech, B2B/SaaS, mobility, consumer marketplaces, healthtech, education, and green-tech. With €2.8 billion in assets under management as of mid‑2023, more than 225 companies backed, and a team of over 60 experienced professionals, HV Capital is one of Europe’s most active and established early‑stage and growth investors.
Notable portfolio companies include Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixBus, and SumUp. The total volume of all HV funds is €1.05 billion. HV Capital supports startups with investments from €500,000 to €50 million, making it one of the few venture capital firms in Europe capable of supporting companies through all investment stages.
Requirements
- Focus on internet and technology sectors
- Investments ranging from €500,000 to €60 million
- Targeting European startups across all growth stages
- Strong entrepreneurial teams
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
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Portfolio Companies
- Zalando
- HelloFresh
- Flixbus
- Delivery Hero
- SumUp
- Scalable Capital
- Isar Aerospace
- Upvest
- Agreena
- Urban Sports Club
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