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 Peer to Peer

Penta

Series B in 2021
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Penta

Series B in 2021
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Penta

Series B in 2020
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Penta

Series B in 2020
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Penta

Series A in 2019
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

payleven

Series D in 2016
Payleven Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing mobile payment solutions that enable merchants to accept credit card payments through smartphones or tablets. The company offers a user-friendly platform that provides transparent pricing, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating its technology with mobile devices, Payleven facilitates efficient card processing, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings and tap into new growth opportunities. In 2016, Payleven became a subsidiary of SumUp Services GmbH, further expanding its reach in the mobile payment market.

PIPPA&JEAN

Series C in 2015
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

Lendico

Series A in 2015
Lendico is a multinational company that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform. The platform links lenders and borrowers. Lendico was founded in December 2013 by the incubator and venture capitalist, Rocket Internet.

payleven

Series C in 2015
Payleven Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing mobile payment solutions that enable merchants to accept credit card payments through smartphones or tablets. The company offers a user-friendly platform that provides transparent pricing, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating its technology with mobile devices, Payleven facilitates efficient card processing, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings and tap into new growth opportunities. In 2016, Payleven became a subsidiary of SumUp Services GmbH, further expanding its reach in the mobile payment market.

Lendico

Series A in 2014
Lendico is a multinational company that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform. The platform links lenders and borrowers. Lendico was founded in December 2013 by the incubator and venture capitalist, Rocket Internet.

PIPPA&JEAN

Series B in 2013
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

payleven

Series B in 2013
Payleven Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing mobile payment solutions that enable merchants to accept credit card payments through smartphones or tablets. The company offers a user-friendly platform that provides transparent pricing, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating its technology with mobile devices, Payleven facilitates efficient card processing, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings and tap into new growth opportunities. In 2016, Payleven became a subsidiary of SumUp Services GmbH, further expanding its reach in the mobile payment market.

payleven

Series A in 2013
Payleven Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing mobile payment solutions that enable merchants to accept credit card payments through smartphones or tablets. The company offers a user-friendly platform that provides transparent pricing, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating its technology with mobile devices, Payleven facilitates efficient card processing, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings and tap into new growth opportunities. In 2016, Payleven became a subsidiary of SumUp Services GmbH, further expanding its reach in the mobile payment market.

PIPPA&JEAN

Series A in 2012
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

payleven

Venture Round in 2012
Payleven Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing mobile payment solutions that enable merchants to accept credit card payments through smartphones or tablets. The company offers a user-friendly platform that provides transparent pricing, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating its technology with mobile devices, Payleven facilitates efficient card processing, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings and tap into new growth opportunities. In 2016, Payleven became a subsidiary of SumUp Services GmbH, further expanding its reach in the mobile payment market.

PIPPA&JEAN

Seed Round in 2012
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

Seatwave

Series C in 2008
Seatwave is a UK-based online ticket marketplace that facilitates fan-to-fan transactions for concerts, theatre, sports, and other live events. Founded in May 2006 by Joe Cohen, the platform enables sellers to list tickets for free, earning a commission only when a ticket is sold. Buyers can purchase tickets securely through the Seatwave site, which ensures both safe payment processing and timely ticket delivery. The service began online trading in February 2007 and has since positioned itself as a leading ticket exchange in Europe, catering to a wide range of live entertainment preferences.
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