Burda Principal Investments

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Investor type

Founded

1998

AUM

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Burda Principal Investments is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2016. The firm is part of Hubert Burda Media and leverages its resources to provide strategic support to its portfolio companies. With a team of 19 professionals, Burda Principal Investments focuses on later-stage investments and has offices in Munich, Berlin, London, and Singapore.

The firm invests primarily in technology, digital health, fintech, and media sectors, targeting Series A and later-stage opportunities. It has a strong presence in global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia. While the firm does not publicly disclose its assets under management or specific check sizes, it emphasizes strategic growth support for its investments.

Notable investments by Burda Principal Investments include Skillshare - an online learning platform, Proxima Fusion - commercial fusion power, AMBOSS - a medical knowledge platform, Yoto - audio platform for children, and Bloom & Wild - a flower delivery service.

Industry

Consumer Products Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Security Software Technology Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Cybersecurity

Burda Principal Investments Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Burda Principal Investments Growth Fund	Corporate VC (CVC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Edtech Financial Services Fintech Cybersecurity	Seed Series A Series B	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$800 M	July 2016

Contacts

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Christian Teichmann CEO & Managing Director

CEO & Managing Director

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Albert Shyy Managing Director, Asia

Managing Director, Asia

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FAQs about Burda Principal Investments

Is Burda Principal Investments a venture capital or private equity firm?

Burda Principal Investments is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Burda Principal Investments located?

Burda Principal Investments is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

When was Burda Principal Investments founded?

Burda Principal Investments was founded in 1998.

What sectors and industries does Burda Principal Investments invest in?

Burda Principal Investments invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Security, Software, Technology, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Cybersecurity.

What is Burda Principal Investments geographical focus of investments?

Burda Principal Investments invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Burda Principal Investments typically invest in?

Burda Principal Investments invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Burda Principal Investments investment?

Burda Principal Investments usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What are the contacts of Burda Principal Investments?

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