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

Lina Chong

Partner

Jannis Fett

Principal

David Fischer

Principal

Fabian Gruner

Senior Principal

Said Haschemi

Investor

Alexander Joel-Carbonell

Partner

Christoph Jung

General Partner

David Kuczek

General Partner

Lars Langusch

Founding Partner

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

Jan Miczaika

Partner

Barbod Namini

Partner

Christian Saller

General Partner

Zuzanna Czapinska

Investment Manager

Past deals in Restaurants

LANCH

Series A in 2025
LANCH is a startup that operates a virtual kitchen platform, managing food brands digitally. The company focuses on maintaining quality standards, facilitating collaborations, and delivering ingredients, thereby enabling restaurant owners to generate additional revenue from their existing kitchens and offer high-quality food items.

Delli

Seed Round in 2024
Delli is a food ordering and delivery application designed to make food accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The platform allows users to buy and sell food and beverages, enabling buyers to discover exciting products while supporting independent producers. By providing a space for makers to share their offerings, Delli fosters a community that connects local shops, chefs, restaurants, and consumers with a diverse selection of items from passionate, independent food and drink creators. Through its online application, Delli promotes a vibrant marketplace that values quality and creativity in the culinary world.

LANCH

Seed Round in 2023
LANCH is a startup that operates a virtual kitchen platform, managing food brands digitally. The company focuses on maintaining quality standards, facilitating collaborations, and delivering ingredients, thereby enabling restaurant owners to generate additional revenue from their existing kitchens and offer high-quality food items.

LANCH

Pre Seed Round in 2023
LANCH is a startup that operates a virtual kitchen platform, managing food brands digitally. The company focuses on maintaining quality standards, facilitating collaborations, and delivering ingredients, thereby enabling restaurant owners to generate additional revenue from their existing kitchens and offer high-quality food items.

Delli

Venture Round in 2022
Delli is a food ordering and delivery application designed to make food accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The platform allows users to buy and sell food and beverages, enabling buyers to discover exciting products while supporting independent producers. By providing a space for makers to share their offerings, Delli fosters a community that connects local shops, chefs, restaurants, and consumers with a diverse selection of items from passionate, independent food and drink creators. Through its online application, Delli promotes a vibrant marketplace that values quality and creativity in the culinary world.

Delli

Seed Round in 2021
Delli is a food ordering and delivery application designed to make food accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The platform allows users to buy and sell food and beverages, enabling buyers to discover exciting products while supporting independent producers. By providing a space for makers to share their offerings, Delli fosters a community that connects local shops, chefs, restaurants, and consumers with a diverse selection of items from passionate, independent food and drink creators. Through its online application, Delli promotes a vibrant marketplace that values quality and creativity in the culinary world.

Caterwings

Venture Round in 2016
Caterwings brings the best caterers and restaurants in your city together on one platform.

London Food Production

Series A in 2015
EatFirst UK Limited is a food delivery company based in London, incorporated in 2014. It specializes in preparing and delivering healthy, high-quality meals to busy professionals in London and Berlin. The company offers a daily menu accessible through its iOS application, allowing users to conveniently order lunch and dinner. Meals are crafted by a Michelin-experienced chef and are designed to be delivered in under 15 minutes. EatFirst UK Limited serves various areas in London, including East Central, East London, The City of London, and Canary Wharf, focusing on providing quick and nutritious dining options for its customers.

Eating with the Chefs

Venture Round in 2015
Eating with the Chefs GmbH specializes in premium food delivery services, focusing on home-made menus crafted using advanced cooking techniques. The company utilizes sous-vide technology to prepare chef-made dishes that are ready to eat after a simple boiling process. Operating primarily in Berlin and surrounding areas, Eating with the Chefs ensures timely delivery of its meals, allowing customers to enjoy high-quality flavors and nutritional values without the need for extensive meal preparation.

Quandoo

Series C in 2014
Quandoo is a technology-driven online reservation platform that specializes in restaurant bookings. Headquartered in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo offers a suite of innovative tools designed for both restaurants and diners, including a reservation system, yield management solutions, and a cashier system, which collectively enhance the dining experience. The company's mission is to establish itself as the leading global marketplace for dining experiences. With a diverse workforce of over 370 employees from 50 countries, Quandoo continues to redefine how people discover and book restaurant experiences.

Quandoo

Series B in 2013
Quandoo is a technology-driven online reservation platform that specializes in restaurant bookings. Headquartered in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo offers a suite of innovative tools designed for both restaurants and diners, including a reservation system, yield management solutions, and a cashier system, which collectively enhance the dining experience. The company's mission is to establish itself as the leading global marketplace for dining experiences. With a diverse workforce of over 370 employees from 50 countries, Quandoo continues to redefine how people discover and book restaurant experiences.

HelloFresh

Series C in 2013
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that delivers personalized meal boxes containing pre-portioned ingredients to customers' doorsteps each week. The company focuses on providing quick and healthy meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, allowing households to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals without the need for planning or shopping. Operating in multiple international markets, including Europe, Japan, Australia, and North America, HelloFresh aims to revolutionize the way consumers shop for food and prepare meals by simplifying the cooking process. Its subscription model promotes convenience and addresses the desire for high-quality, ecological foods. By fundamentally changing the traditional food supply chain, HelloFresh is positioned at the forefront of the online food delivery trend.

Quandoo

Series A in 2013
Quandoo is a technology-driven online reservation platform that specializes in restaurant bookings. Headquartered in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo offers a suite of innovative tools designed for both restaurants and diners, including a reservation system, yield management solutions, and a cashier system, which collectively enhance the dining experience. The company's mission is to establish itself as the leading global marketplace for dining experiences. With a diverse workforce of over 370 employees from 50 countries, Quandoo continues to redefine how people discover and book restaurant experiences.

HelloFresh

Series B in 2012
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that delivers personalized meal boxes containing pre-portioned ingredients to customers' doorsteps each week. The company focuses on providing quick and healthy meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, allowing households to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals without the need for planning or shopping. Operating in multiple international markets, including Europe, Japan, Australia, and North America, HelloFresh aims to revolutionize the way consumers shop for food and prepare meals by simplifying the cooking process. Its subscription model promotes convenience and addresses the desire for high-quality, ecological foods. By fundamentally changing the traditional food supply chain, HelloFresh is positioned at the forefront of the online food delivery trend.

Lieferheld

Seed Round in 2010
Lieferheld is a technology company that operates an online platform for ordering food from local restaurants. Its platform allows users to browse and order from a wide range of restaurants in their city, without needing to visit each restaurant's individual website. Lieferheld facilitates food delivery to the user's doorstep, providing a convenient and efficient way to enjoy restaurant meals at home.

Restaurant-Kritik

Seed Round in 2008
Yelp is an online platform that provides its users with reviews on culinary experiences. The platform enables its users to upload and share their culinary experiences based on their location with others. Furthermore, they can view to reviews posted by others and provide ratings. They are able to provide reviews on restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sport, beauty, and cars. Yelp was launched in 2002 and is based in Hamburg.
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