HOWZAT Partners

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Investor type

Founded

2006

AUM

$300 M

Location

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

HOWZAT Partners is a microventure capital firm based in Luxembourg, founded in 2006 by David Soskin and Hugo Burge. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage digital businesses, focusing on sectors such as internet, digital media, and e-commerce. HOWZAT Partners seeks out companies with high potential, emphasizing the "HOWZAT" factor, which signifies excitement and timing in business opportunities. They typically invest between $1-5 million in 2-6 deals per year.

In addition to providing capital, HOWZAT Partners offers strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. The team brings extensive expertise in online marketing, product development, and business modeling. The firm has made 51 investments and achieved 8 portfolio exits, with notable investments in the vacation and short-term rental industries. HOWZAT Partners operates with a small team of fewer than 25 employees and has its headquarters in Luxembourg City, with a presence in London.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Travel Education Real Estate Transportation Energy

HOWZAT Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Software Transportation Travel	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$150 M	January 2013
HOWZAT Fund Four	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Travel Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$120 M	September 2020

Contacts

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David Soskin Co-founder

Co-founder

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Sascha Hausmann CEO & Co-Founder

CEO & Co-Founder

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FAQs about HOWZAT Partners

Is HOWZAT Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

HOWZAT Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is HOWZAT Partners located?

HOWZAT Partners is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

When was HOWZAT Partners founded?

HOWZAT Partners was founded in 2006.

What sectors and industries does HOWZAT Partners invest in?

HOWZAT Partners invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Software, Travel, Education, Real Estate, Transportation, Energy.

What is HOWZAT Partners geographical focus of investments?

HOWZAT Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does HOWZAT Partners typically invest in?

HOWZAT Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of HOWZAT Partners investment?

HOWZAT Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HOWZAT Partners?

HOWZAT Partners has around $300m assets under management.

When was HOWZAT Partners last fund created?

HOWZAT Partners last fund was created/launched in 2020-09-21

What are the contacts of HOWZAT Partners?

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