HV Ventures
General contacts
Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2000
AUM
$2 800 M
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
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 Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HV Capital Fund IX
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Digital
Technology
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Seed
Series A
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$752 M
|
May 2023
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HV Capital Continuation Fund
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Digital
Technology
|
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
|
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$455 M
|
February 2022
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HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Fund V
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Education
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$180 M
|
January 2012
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HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Fund VI
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Education
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$331 M
|
January 2015
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HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Fund VII
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$310 M
|
January 2018
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FAQs about HV Ventures
Is HV Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
HV Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is HV Ventures located?
HV Ventures is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
When was HV Ventures founded?
HV Ventures was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does HV Ventures invest in?
HV Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, Digital, SaaS.
What is HV Ventures geographical focus of investments?
HV Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does HV Ventures typically invest in?
HV Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of HV Ventures investment?
HV Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HV Ventures?
HV Ventures has around $2 800m assets under management.
When was HV Ventures last fund created?
HV Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2023-05-04
What are the contacts of HV Ventures?
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