HV Capital

HV Capital is a Munich- and Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2000, focusing on supporting founders in the development of internet and technology companies. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm has become one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe, managing a total of €1.7 billion across various funds. HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names such as Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm typically provides funding ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to support startups through all stages of growth. HV Capital primarily targets investments in sectors such as fintech, B2B, e-commerce, enterprise, travel, education, mobility, healthcare, and retail.

Nawid Ali-Abbassi

Partner

Jannis Fett

Associate

David Fischer

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

Jasper Masemann

Partner

Jan Miczaika

Partner

Barbod Namini

Partner

Christian Saller

General Partner

Dr. Laura Seifert

Investor

Martin Weber

General Partner

Past deals in E-learning

simpleclub

Series A in 2022
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

simpleclub

Seed Round in 2021
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

Lingokids

Series C in 2021
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

Sdui

Series A in 2021
Sdui GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Koblenz, Germany, offers a digital platform designed to enhance communication within educational institutions. The platform simplifies interactions between teachers, parents, and students by providing features such as messaging, class schedules, parent letters, and room bookings. By digitizing essential processes, Sdui aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve organizational efficiency in schools. Over a short period, the company has gained traction in the educational market, reaching hundreds of institutions and establishing a strong reputation for its user-friendly solutions.

Lingokids

Series B in 2020
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

simpleclub

Seed Round in 2020
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

Lingokids

Series A in 2018
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

Lingokids

Seed Round in 2017
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

Lecturio

Series B in 2017
Lecturio GmbH is a provider of interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content, primarily focused on online medical education for international markets, while also offering law, medical, and business courses in Germany. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the company delivers high-quality medical education through a technologically advanced platform developed in collaboration with renowned instructors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins. This platform facilitates both online and offline courses, allowing learners to access training materials on various devices, including tablets and PCs, without requiring an internet connection. Lecturio is trusted by leading universities worldwide to enhance their medical education offerings, adapting to diverse curricula and teaching methods.

Lecturio

Series B in 2015
Lecturio GmbH is a provider of interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content, primarily focused on online medical education for international markets, while also offering law, medical, and business courses in Germany. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the company delivers high-quality medical education through a technologically advanced platform developed in collaboration with renowned instructors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins. This platform facilitates both online and offline courses, allowing learners to access training materials on various devices, including tablets and PCs, without requiring an internet connection. Lecturio is trusted by leading universities worldwide to enhance their medical education offerings, adapting to diverse curricula and teaching methods.

Lecturio

Series A in 2014
Lecturio GmbH is a provider of interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content, primarily focused on online medical education for international markets, while also offering law, medical, and business courses in Germany. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the company delivers high-quality medical education through a technologically advanced platform developed in collaboration with renowned instructors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins. This platform facilitates both online and offline courses, allowing learners to access training materials on various devices, including tablets and PCs, without requiring an internet connection. Lecturio is trusted by leading universities worldwide to enhance their medical education offerings, adapting to diverse curricula and teaching methods.

Lecturio

Series A in 2013
Lecturio GmbH is a provider of interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content, primarily focused on online medical education for international markets, while also offering law, medical, and business courses in Germany. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the company delivers high-quality medical education through a technologically advanced platform developed in collaboration with renowned instructors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins. This platform facilitates both online and offline courses, allowing learners to access training materials on various devices, including tablets and PCs, without requiring an internet connection. Lecturio is trusted by leading universities worldwide to enhance their medical education offerings, adapting to diverse curricula and teaching methods.

Lecturio

Seed Round in 2011
Lecturio GmbH is a provider of interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content, primarily focused on online medical education for international markets, while also offering law, medical, and business courses in Germany. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the company delivers high-quality medical education through a technologically advanced platform developed in collaboration with renowned instructors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins. This platform facilitates both online and offline courses, allowing learners to access training materials on various devices, including tablets and PCs, without requiring an internet connection. Lecturio is trusted by leading universities worldwide to enhance their medical education offerings, adapting to diverse curricula and teaching methods.

Tutoria

Series A in 2007
tutoria offers qualified individual tutoring for pupils and students. It allows the user to spot the best tutor in his or her region. All tutors are certified and checked by tutoria and can be booked on demand. We make sure that the learning process is monitored on an ongoing basis through the submission of an online progress report after each lesson. In addition, you will receive a personal steering cockpit and supporting applications. The pedagogic support team of tutoria will be happy to assist you via phone or email. tutoria enables you to organize your tutoring and learning online!

Audible

Post in 2006
Audible is an online provider of spoken audio content, offering a wide range of entertainment and educational programming. The platform specializes in digital audiobooks, radio and television programs, as well as audio versions of magazines and newspapers. Users can purchase and download content directly from the Audible website, storing it in digital files for playback on personal computers and various handheld electronic devices. With over 15,000 hours of audio content available, Audible supports multiple manufacturers that promote the use of its content on compatible audio-enabled devices. The company aims to advance equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment through its offerings, utilizing proprietary software to ensure secure access to its digital products.

Audible

Post in 2004
Audible is an online provider of spoken audio content, offering a wide range of entertainment and educational programming. The platform specializes in digital audiobooks, radio and television programs, as well as audio versions of magazines and newspapers. Users can purchase and download content directly from the Audible website, storing it in digital files for playback on personal computers and various handheld electronic devices. With over 15,000 hours of audio content available, Audible supports multiple manufacturers that promote the use of its content on compatible audio-enabled devices. The company aims to advance equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment through its offerings, utilizing proprietary software to ensure secure access to its digital products.
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