HV Capital

HV Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin, established in 2000. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm is recognized as one of Europe's leading early-stage and growth investors, specializing in internet and technology sectors. With a total fund size of €1.7 billion, HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names like Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm supports startups with capital ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to finance companies across all growth phases. HV Capital focuses on various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, mobility, and education, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse sectors.

Sven Achter

Founding Partner

Nawid Ali-Abbassi

Partner

Lina Chong

Partner

Jannis Fett

Principal

Fabian Gruner

Senior Principal

Said Alib Haschemi

Investment Manager

Alexander Joel-Carbonell

Partner

Christoph Jung

General Partner

David Kuczek

General Partner

Lars Langusch

Founding Partner

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

Barbod Namini

Partner

Martin Weber

General Partner

Felix Klühr

Principal

Christian Saller

General Partner

Zuzanna Czapinska

Investment Manager

Past deals in Adriatic

Wasp

Seed Round in 2025
Wasp is a programming language for building full-stack web applications. Wasp is a simple configuration language for building enterprise web apps with less code and best practices. The company was founded by Martin Sosic and Matija Sosic in 2020 and is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Urban Sports Club

Venture Round in 2023
Urban Sports Club offers a flexible sports flatrate. The mission is to help people lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. Club members can choose from more than 50 types of sports – ranging from classic gym workout, swimming, yoga, or bouldering, to team sports, wellness and lots more – and more than 10.000 partner venues in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Variety, flexible conditions as well as team sports and wellness are offered both for private customers and companies. Urban Sports GmbH was founded in 2012 by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth in Berlin, Germany. After two years of bootstrapping, the company secured an early-stage financing in 2015 and went on to acquire four of its German competitors, starting with Somuchmore in December, 2016. In January 2018, FITrate came on board, with INTERFIT following in December of the same year. OneFit joined the Urban Sports Club family in August of 2019.

Enpal

Series D in 2023
Enpal GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing all-in-one renewable energy solutions, including solar panels, battery systems, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems. The company focuses on making renewable energy accessible and affordable for customers in Germany and Italy through a unique leasing model that requires no upfront payment. This model covers installation, insurance, and maintenance, attracting customers who prefer to avoid high initial investments. Enpal has successfully installed over 60,000 solar photovoltaic systems, becoming the market leader in Germany. The company employs more than 1,000 staff, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service. Enpal has received numerous accolades, including awards for sustainability and customer service. In recent years, it has diversified its offerings and introduced a sales option to accommodate customers interested in purchasing their solar solutions. In 2022, Enpal reported revenues exceeding 400 million euros and has been recognized as one of Germany's fastest-growing companies.

Wasp

Seed Round in 2021
Wasp is a programming language for building full-stack web applications. Wasp is a simple configuration language for building enterprise web apps with less code and best practices. The company was founded by Martin Sosic and Matija Sosic in 2020 and is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Enpal

Venture Round in 2021
Enpal GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing all-in-one renewable energy solutions, including solar panels, battery systems, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems. The company focuses on making renewable energy accessible and affordable for customers in Germany and Italy through a unique leasing model that requires no upfront payment. This model covers installation, insurance, and maintenance, attracting customers who prefer to avoid high initial investments. Enpal has successfully installed over 60,000 solar photovoltaic systems, becoming the market leader in Germany. The company employs more than 1,000 staff, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service. Enpal has received numerous accolades, including awards for sustainability and customer service. In recent years, it has diversified its offerings and introduced a sales option to accommodate customers interested in purchasing their solar solutions. In 2022, Enpal reported revenues exceeding 400 million euros and has been recognized as one of Germany's fastest-growing companies.

Urban Sports Club

Venture Round in 2021
Urban Sports Club offers a flexible sports flatrate. The mission is to help people lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. Club members can choose from more than 50 types of sports – ranging from classic gym workout, swimming, yoga, or bouldering, to team sports, wellness and lots more – and more than 10.000 partner venues in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Variety, flexible conditions as well as team sports and wellness are offered both for private customers and companies. Urban Sports GmbH was founded in 2012 by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth in Berlin, Germany. After two years of bootstrapping, the company secured an early-stage financing in 2015 and went on to acquire four of its German competitors, starting with Somuchmore in December, 2016. In January 2018, FITrate came on board, with INTERFIT following in December of the same year. OneFit joined the Urban Sports Club family in August of 2019.

Enpal

Venture Round in 2021
Enpal GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing all-in-one renewable energy solutions, including solar panels, battery systems, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems. The company focuses on making renewable energy accessible and affordable for customers in Germany and Italy through a unique leasing model that requires no upfront payment. This model covers installation, insurance, and maintenance, attracting customers who prefer to avoid high initial investments. Enpal has successfully installed over 60,000 solar photovoltaic systems, becoming the market leader in Germany. The company employs more than 1,000 staff, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service. Enpal has received numerous accolades, including awards for sustainability and customer service. In recent years, it has diversified its offerings and introduced a sales option to accommodate customers interested in purchasing their solar solutions. In 2022, Enpal reported revenues exceeding 400 million euros and has been recognized as one of Germany's fastest-growing companies.

Urban Sports Club

Series A in 2017
Urban Sports Club offers a flexible sports flatrate. The mission is to help people lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. Club members can choose from more than 50 types of sports – ranging from classic gym workout, swimming, yoga, or bouldering, to team sports, wellness and lots more – and more than 10.000 partner venues in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Variety, flexible conditions as well as team sports and wellness are offered both for private customers and companies. Urban Sports GmbH was founded in 2012 by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth in Berlin, Germany. After two years of bootstrapping, the company secured an early-stage financing in 2015 and went on to acquire four of its German competitors, starting with Somuchmore in December, 2016. In January 2018, FITrate came on board, with INTERFIT following in December of the same year. OneFit joined the Urban Sports Club family in August of 2019.

Home24

Venture Round in 2016
Home24 SE is a prominent retailer specializing in the marketing, sale, and distribution of a wide range of furniture and home furnishings. Founded in 2009 by Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including large furniture items such as sofas, tables, and beds, as well as smaller items like lighting, decorations, and storage solutions. Home24 operates under various brand names, including Home24, Mobly, and Ars Manufacti. The company serves customers through a combination of seven showrooms located in Germany and Austria, alongside its robust online platform, which is accessible via websites and mobile applications. Home24 has a significant presence in several European countries, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands, and it also operates in Brazil, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment. The company's headquarters is located in Berlin, Germany.

Springlane

Series B in 2015
Springlane GmbH is an online retailer specializing in kitchen and cooking products, established in 2012 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Initially launched as a shopping club for cooking enthusiasts, it has evolved into a leading platform in its sector, offering over 15,000 products from 750 premium brands, including kitchen appliances, barbecues, cooking accessories, and tableware. Springlane employs advanced business intelligence technology and a content-driven e-commerce strategy to enhance customer acquisition and retention. Since 2018, the company has focused on developing integrated consumer brands and has become one of the most influential food content websites in Europe, with sales extending across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain.

Urban Sports Club

Seed Round in 2015
Urban Sports Club offers a flexible sports flatrate. The mission is to help people lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. Club members can choose from more than 50 types of sports – ranging from classic gym workout, swimming, yoga, or bouldering, to team sports, wellness and lots more – and more than 10.000 partner venues in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Variety, flexible conditions as well as team sports and wellness are offered both for private customers and companies. Urban Sports GmbH was founded in 2012 by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth in Berlin, Germany. After two years of bootstrapping, the company secured an early-stage financing in 2015 and went on to acquire four of its German competitors, starting with Somuchmore in December, 2016. In January 2018, FITrate came on board, with INTERFIT following in December of the same year. OneFit joined the Urban Sports Club family in August of 2019.

Quandoo

Series C in 2014
Quandoo is a technology-driven platform that facilitates restaurant reservations, enhancing the dining experience for both diners and restaurants. Operating in 11 countries, including Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, the UK, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, Australia, and the Netherlands, the company has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Based in Berlin, Quandoo offers a range of tools for restaurants, including a reservation system, yield management, and cashier integration, which streamline operations and improve customer engagement. With a workforce of over 370 employees from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences globally. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it collaborates with sister companies to form a prominent entity in restaurant marketing and software solutions.

Quandoo

Series B in 2013
Quandoo is a technology-driven platform that facilitates restaurant reservations, enhancing the dining experience for both diners and restaurants. Operating in 11 countries, including Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, the UK, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, Australia, and the Netherlands, the company has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Based in Berlin, Quandoo offers a range of tools for restaurants, including a reservation system, yield management, and cashier integration, which streamline operations and improve customer engagement. With a workforce of over 370 employees from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences globally. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it collaborates with sister companies to form a prominent entity in restaurant marketing and software solutions.

Springlane

Series A in 2013
Springlane GmbH is an online retailer specializing in kitchen and cooking products, established in 2012 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Initially launched as a shopping club for cooking enthusiasts, it has evolved into a leading platform in its sector, offering over 15,000 products from 750 premium brands, including kitchen appliances, barbecues, cooking accessories, and tableware. Springlane employs advanced business intelligence technology and a content-driven e-commerce strategy to enhance customer acquisition and retention. Since 2018, the company has focused on developing integrated consumer brands and has become one of the most influential food content websites in Europe, with sales extending across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain.

Quandoo

Series A in 2013
Quandoo is a technology-driven platform that facilitates restaurant reservations, enhancing the dining experience for both diners and restaurants. Operating in 11 countries, including Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, the UK, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, Australia, and the Netherlands, the company has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Based in Berlin, Quandoo offers a range of tools for restaurants, including a reservation system, yield management, and cashier integration, which streamline operations and improve customer engagement. With a workforce of over 370 employees from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences globally. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it collaborates with sister companies to form a prominent entity in restaurant marketing and software solutions.

Westwing

Private Equity Round in 2012
Westwing GmbH is an e-commerce platform specializing in home furniture and accessories, operating a shoppable magazine and an online shopping club. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company offers a wide range of products, including textiles, furniture, lighting, and kitchenware, catering to various spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Westwing's offerings encompass items like beds, couches, lamps, and decorations, providing customers with diverse options for home improvement. The company operates primarily in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while also extending its services to several European countries, including Belgium, France, and Italy. Westwing GmbH functions as a subsidiary of Westwing Group AG.

Home24

Venture Round in 2012
Home24 SE is a prominent retailer specializing in the marketing, sale, and distribution of a wide range of furniture and home furnishings. Founded in 2009 by Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including large furniture items such as sofas, tables, and beds, as well as smaller items like lighting, decorations, and storage solutions. Home24 operates under various brand names, including Home24, Mobly, and Ars Manufacti. The company serves customers through a combination of seven showrooms located in Germany and Austria, alongside its robust online platform, which is accessible via websites and mobile applications. Home24 has a significant presence in several European countries, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands, and it also operates in Brazil, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment. The company's headquarters is located in Berlin, Germany.

Home24

Seed Round in 2009
Home24 SE is a prominent retailer specializing in the marketing, sale, and distribution of a wide range of furniture and home furnishings. Founded in 2009 by Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including large furniture items such as sofas, tables, and beds, as well as smaller items like lighting, decorations, and storage solutions. Home24 operates under various brand names, including Home24, Mobly, and Ars Manufacti. The company serves customers through a combination of seven showrooms located in Germany and Austria, alongside its robust online platform, which is accessible via websites and mobile applications. Home24 has a significant presence in several European countries, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands, and it also operates in Brazil, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment. The company's headquarters is located in Berlin, Germany.

Parship

Seed Round in 2000
PARSHIP.co.uk is the UK's first compatibility-based online dating service, specifically for people who are serious about forming a lasting relationship. It is the British subsidiary of Europe's largest and most successful serious online dating service with millions of members, who are predominantly affluent, educated men and women between 28 and 55 years old. Since its launch in Germany in 2001, PARSHIP has matched thousands of single people who are serious about forming a long-lasting relationship. The first step is an 80-question psychometric test, which is free of charge and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The results of the test create a fascinating profile of each member's personality. Using methods based on years of scientific research, this profile is then carefully matched with the profiles of other members whose balance of similar and complementary characteristics marks them out as a potential partner for the new member. PARSHIP.co.uk operates a 3-tiered pricing system: £35 for 1 month, £57 for 3 months, £84 for 6 months. 75% of people who register with the PARSHIP site go on to complete the psychometric compatibility test. In fact, 2,500 people across Europe complete the test every day. PARSHIP GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is 87%-owned by Holtzbrinck networXs AG, part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck publishing group, one of Germany's largest publishing companies with financial interests in more than 80 companies including the Macmillan Group. Driven primarily by revenue-share partnerships with leading names in print and online media, including Express Newspapers, Hellomagazine.com, FAZ, Die Zeit and Der Spiegel, as well as Tiscali and T-online, PARSHIP GmbH has expanded to cover UK, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
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