HV Capital
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2000
AUM
$2 900 M
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
We believe the best way to tackle complexity is an open mindset. In our team software specialists meet marketing experts, former entrepreneurs meet distinguished financiers and experienced professionals meet young talent. We are a team of 41 experts, with different educational backgrounds, different nationalities and different interests.Yes
Since 2000, HV Capital, formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, has backed Internet and technology companies through various generations of funds and is one of the most successful and financially strongest early-stage and growth venture capitalist in Europe. HV’s funds have already invested in around 200 companies, including Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixBus and SumUp. The total of all HV‘s funds amounts to €1.7 billion. The company supports startups with capital between €500,000 and €50 million. This makes HV Capital one of the few venture capitalists in Europe that can back startups through all growth phases.
Industry
HV Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Fund V
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Services (B2C)
Fintech
SaaS
AI
Technology
HealthTech
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$188 M
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January 2012
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HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Fund VII
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
AI
HealthTech
Deeptech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$330 M
|
January 2018
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HV Capital Fund VIII
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
HealthTech
Deeptech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$577 M
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October 2020
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HV Capital Continuation Fund
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
AI
Technology
HealthTech
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
|
$5-10 m
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$465 M
|
February 2022
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FAQs about HV Capital
Is HV Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
HV Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is HV Capital located?
HV Capital is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
When was HV Capital founded?
HV Capital was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does HV Capital invest in?
HV Capital invests in companies and startups in Travel, Telecommunications, Software, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Digital, Technology, HealthTech, TravelTech, Consumer Services (B2C), SaaS, AI, Deeptech, Consumer Products.
What is HV Capital geographical focus of investments?
HV Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does HV Capital typically invest in?
HV Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of HV Capital investment?
HV Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HV Capital?
HV Capital has around $2 900m assets under management.
When was HV Capital last fund created?
HV Capital last fund was created/launched in 2022-02-16
What are the contacts of HV Capital?
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