Burda Principal Investments
Growth equityMunich · Growth–Late Stage · 30 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm invests to generate long-term capital gains and positions itself as free from the rigid constraints of holding periods and traditional fund structures. This flexibility allows it to support growth opportunities across multiple stages of a company's development, backing entrepreneurs aiming to build global category leaders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 42 of 55 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11E-commerce ×10SaaS ×10Marketplaces ×8Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×4B2B Marketplaces ×4Digital Health ×4
HQs:United States×8Germany×7United Kingdom×3France×2Thailand×2United Arab Emirates×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×83 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×3Technical University of Munich ×2The University of Göttingen ×2University of Cambridge ×2Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 42024 · 12023 · 12015 · 110 dated
Imperia provides software for supply chain management that automates and optimizes demand forecasting, production planning, and purchasing management for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSValencia, ES
Co-investorsSamaipataAcurio VenturesDraper B1
Vinted operates an online marketplace for buying and selling secondhand clothing, accessories, and related items across categories such as women's, men's, and jewelry.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
Milda Mitkute(Founder)Justas Janauskas(Co-founder)inMilda Mitkutė(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelInsight PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersAspire11Cross Creek AdvisorsFull In Partners+4 more
Aleph Alpha develops specialized language models and AI solutions for enterprise and public sector organizations in Europe, prioritizing data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and domain-specific customization on European infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHeidelberg, DE
Samuel Weinbach(Co-Chief Research Officer, Co-Founder)Ilhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBosch VenturesCavalry VenturesD11ZEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalLEA Partners+8 more
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AMBOSS is a digital medical knowledge platform serving doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals worldwide with study materials, clinical reference content, and exam preparation tools.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechNew York, US
Madjid Salimi(Founder)inDr. Sievert Weiss(Founder)in
BoardDr. Sujit K. Brahmochary
Co-investorsFranz Haniel & Cie. GmbHPartech VenturesProject A VenturesTarget GlobalKIRKBIQuadrille Capital
Co-investorsLa Famiglia
BaubleBar designs and sells jewelry and accessories including beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items, serving consumers who want affordable on-trend pieces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Daniella Yacobovsky(Executive Officer, Director)inAmy Jain(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEllie Wheeler(Director)Marisa Gardini(Director)Howard Socol(Director)
Co-investorsAccelAspect VenturesComcast VenturesFounder CollectiveGreycroftLerer Hippeau+2 more
Billease is a retail credit and financing platform for Filipino consumers, offering a cheaper and fairer way to access financial services.
E-commerceFintechManila, PH
Co-investorsEndeavor Catalyst
M.Gemi designs and sells Italian-crafted shoes directly to consumers, preserving traditional artisan manufacturing techniques.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to Consumer
Maria GangemiCheryl Kaplan(CEO)Aron Gelbard(Founder)in
Co-investorsD4 VenturesGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesMMC VenturesSamos InvestmentsCatamaran Ventures
Co-investorsMontis VC
Carsome operates a used-car transaction platform in Malaysia that links private sellers with a network of dealers.
Mobility & Transportation
Aaron FoongInvestor Relations Team Not NeededJiun Ee TeohKee Choon (Eric) Cheng
Co-investors500 GlobalAEF Greater Bay Area FundEndeavor CatalystGobi PartnersSpiral VenturesVynn Capital+2 more
Welevel is a game studio in Munich developing video games using Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary AI infrastructure.
GamingMunich, DE
Co-investorsblueworld.groupTRANSCENDBITKRAFT Ventures
Expel provides managed detection and response (MDR) services for cybersecurity threats, helping organizations detect and respond to security incidents.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMclean, US
Dave Merkel(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCapitalGCisco InvestmentsIndex VenturesLightbankMarch Capital Partners+4 more
felmo is a mobile veterinary service for dogs and cats in Germany that brings veterinary care to pet owners' homes, eliminating travel time and wait times.
HealthtechBerlin, DE
Philip Trockels(Founder)
Co-investors468 Capitalredalpine
Fleek operates a global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of wholesale vintage clothing, providing transparency and protection in an otherwise fragmented supply chain.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRetail TechLondon, GB
Abhi Arora(Founder)inSanket Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzEbayFJ Labs
Fleek is a subscription management product that lets users discover, track, and manage their recurring subscriptions.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Aditya Uttaravalli(Founder)
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesBetter CapitalPitchRight VenturesSprint VcUpsparks CapitalEbay+1 more
Habyt operates a flexible accommodation platform offering short-stay and longer-term rental options with integrated amenities, community spaces, and hospitality-focused services.
MarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityBerlin
Luca Bovone(CEO of the Issuer)in
Co-investorsKorelya CapitalP101 VenturesPICUS CAPITALRTP GlobalSalica InvestmentsVorwerk Ventures+5 more
New York City, US
Robert Kalin(Founder)inJosh Silvermanin
Co-investorsAccelBreyer CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementMosaic VenturesOutlander VCUnion Square Ventures (USV)+1 more
Hmlet operates a flexible living platform that offers premium furnished apartments in global cities for people undergoing life transitions such as studying abroad or relocating for work.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCapria VenturesReinventure GroupSequoia Capital
Horangi was a Singapore-based cybersecurity company best known for its Warden cloud security platform, providing CSPM and cloud compliance capabilities along with offensive security services for businesses in Southeast Asia.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBucharest, RO
Co-investorsCapria VenturesRight Click Capital500 GlobalMonk's Hill Ventures
Hungry Panda operates a food delivery platform serving Chinese communities globally, offering restaurant delivery, fresh food delivery, and lifestyle services.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
ERICK DU(Founder)inEric Liu(Founder)in
Co-investors83NorthFELIX CAPITALKinnevikLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalVNV Global+1 more
Kaleidoscope provides a software platform for scientific R&D teams to track and communicate project data, manage complex research processes, and accelerate decision-making.
BiotechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Ewan Taylor(CSO and Co-founder)Geraldine Paulus(Co-founder, VP Operations)Brian Naughton(Co-founder and CTO)David Yen(Founder)
Co-investorsAIN VenturesHAWKTAILHummingbird VenturesDimension CapitalRally Ventures Management, Llc
Kasagi Labo builds a platform unifying global anime and manga fandom, enabling fans to discover content and communities while helping IP owners and creators build direct relationships with audiences.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Kendrick Wong(CEO)Tony Izumi(CEO, Kasagi Labo Japan)Michael(COO)Chih Yeong(Chief Financial Officer)Yi Li(Chief Investment Officer, General Counsel)Marcus Low(CTO)
Co-investorsFermionNonagonGenesia VenturesHashedSuperscrypt
M.Gemi is a direct-to-consumer footwear and accessories brand offering handcrafted Italian leather shoes and handbags, including styles like carry-ons and carryalls.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Matera provides property management for residential co-ownerships (copropriétés) through an online platform that handles budgets, case tracking, artisan directories, and communication between co-owners, backed by technical experts and dedicated property managers.
PropTechSaaS
Co-investorsIndex VenturesSamaipata
Miinto operates an online fashion marketplace that connects fashion-conscious consumers with boutiques across Europe, offering a curated selection of premium, luxury, and local brands.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechDenmark, DK
Mike RadoorKonrad Kierklo
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalDawn Capital
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Modjo is an AI-powered sales assistant that helps sales representatives reduce administrative work and improve execution throughout the sales cycle.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechParis, FR
Paul Berloty(Founder)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesDaphni
Co-investorsOxfordPerscitus LLPSalica InvestmentsSamos Investments
Neotaste is a mobile app that connects diners with restaurant deals and promotions in their area, featuring discounts like 2-for-1 main courses from partner restaurants.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Hendrik Sander(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture Capital
Shaun Chong(Founder)in
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalGolden Gate VenturesK3 VenturesZ Venture Capital
Nord Security provides online privacy and security solutions on a global scale, helping to address cybercrime and data protection issues for people worldwide.
ConsumerCybersecurity
Co-investorsBaltCapGeneral CatalystNovatorWarburg Pincus
Holly Tucker MBE(Founder)in
Co-investors83NorthIndex Ventures
Priceza is a shopping search engine and comparison platform operating across six Southeast Asian countries.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSBangkok, TH
Thanawat Malabuppha(CEO and Co-founder)Wirod Supadul(CTO and Co-founder)Vachara Nivataphand(CPO and Co-founder)Deepak Ravindran(Founder)
Co-investorsChannel 4 Ventures
Patronus provides a smartwatch and companion app designed for elderly users to enable emergency calling, location tracking, and family connectivity.
Digital HealthHealthtechIoT
Co-investorsCavalry VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersUVC PartnersFactorial CapitalGreenfield PartnersNotable Capital+2 more
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Founder)inSara Marquart(Founder)in
Co-investorsFifty YearsWorld FundY CombinatorZintinusNucleus CapitalTet Ventures
Proxima provides a data layer for blockchains and decentralized systems, letting developers stream, index, and build on blockchain data with cryptographic proofs.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsYoubi CapitalCherry VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)KfW CapitalLightspeed Venture Partnersredalpine+1 more
Proxima develops stellarator fusion power plants designed to deliver clean, grid-ready electricity.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyMunich, DE
Dr. Francesco Sciortino(CEO and co-founder)Dr. Lucio Milanese(Co-founder and Chief External Affairs Officer)Dr. Jorrit Lion(Chief Scientist and co-founder)Martin Kubie(Chief Engineer and co-founder)inJonathan Schilling(Head of Labs and co-founder)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBayern KapitalCherry VenturesDeepTech & Climate FondsElaiaLeitmotif+8 more
Pelago provides virtual-first substance use treatment for tobacco, alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and stimulants, combining digital tools, live counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for employers and organizations.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AtomicoOctopus VenturesY Combinator
TheRecount is a news and media platform that delivers political coverage and analysis with a focus on facts, connecting current events to future implications while maintaining an accessible and engaging tone.
Media & EntertainmentNew York, US
JOHN BATTELLE(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN HEILEMANN(Director)
BoardFRED WILSON(Director)in
Co-investorsTransmedia CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Foundry
Revibe is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished and pre-owned mobile devices, offering renewed smartphones with warranty coverage, battery upgrades, and device protection plans.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyE-commerceRetail TechDubai, AE
Hamza Iraqui(Founder)in
Co-investorsResonance VC
Revibe offers a wearable platform that delivers personalized vibration and text reminders to help users improve focus, attention, and self-regulation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital Health
Co-investorsTamiami AngelThe Launch PlaceWolfpack Investor Network
Co-investorsAugust CapitalFemale Founders
Co-investorsNextGen Venture Partners
Skillshare is a New York-based subscription online learning community offering video classes in creative disciplines.
New York, US
Michael Karnajaprakorn(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Karnjanaprakorn(Executive Officer, Director)Moshe Koyfman(Director)
BoardAlex Finkelstein(Director)inAlbert Wenger(Director)inRamanan Raghavendran(Director)in
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveKickstart VenturesMenlo GroupRunway Growth CapitalTop Corner CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)+3 more
StashAway is a licensed investment platform in Singapore that allows users to automate monthly investing in ETFs and managed portfolios, with rewards for consistent investing behavior.
FintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Co-investorsPeak XV PartnersSquare Peg CapitalEight Roads VenturesSummit Partners
Co-investorsJungle VenturesSkystar Capital
The Female Company manufactures and sells period-absorbent underwear and related intimate apparel for menstruating individuals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech
Co-investorsActon Capital
Uluu develops plastic alternatives made from sustainable materials as a replacement for fossil fuel-based plastics, addressing plastic pollution at its source.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Dr Julia Reisser(Co-founder)Michael Kingsbury(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesMain Sequence VenturesStartmatePossible VenturesTrinity Ventures
WaitWhat produces podcast content focused on business leadership, innovation, and artificial intelligence for working professionals.
Future of WorkMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
June Wha Cohen(Director and President and Chief Executive Officer)Deron Triff(Director and Vice President and Chief Business Officer)
BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsAble PartnersGingerbread CapitalHuman VenturesVisible Ventures
Yoto makes a screenless audio device for children that provides access to stories, songs, and educational content without advertisements.
ConsumerEdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsDns CapitalEmerge EducationEnjoyventure ManagementActon CapitalGlobal Founders Capital
Zapp is an on-demand grocery and convenience delivery service that brings thousands of products — snacks, drinks, fresh food, alcohol, and household items — to customers across London within minutes.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Co-investorsKube VCTapestry VCVorwerk Ventures
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioHorangiacq. by Bitdefender
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCarsome · forbes.com · Aug 24, 2026
Proxima Fusion · proximafusion.com · Aug 19, 2026
Vinted · valueaddedresource.net · Aug 17, 2026
Bloom & Wild · retailtimes.co.uk · Jul 24, 2026
Fleek · modaes.com · Jul 21, 2026
Aleph Alpha · tectonicdefense.com · Jul 17, 2026
Billease · backendnews.net · Jul 15, 2026
Fleek · finsmes.com · Jul 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Burda Principal Investments made?
- Burda Principal Investments has 52 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Burda Principal Investments invest at?
- Burda Principal Investments invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Burda Principal Investments focus on?
- Burda Principal Investments focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Digital Health, E-commerce, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Burda Principal Investments located?
- Burda Principal Investments is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Does Burda Principal Investments lead rounds?
- Burda Principal Investments has led 3 of the 11 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Burda Principal Investments co-invest with?
- Burda Principal Investments most often shares deals with Index Ventures, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 129 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Burda Principal Investments recently backed three ventures: Fleek, a B2B marketplace digitizing secondhand fashion supply chains; Proxima Fusion, a commercial fusion energy company addressing AI-driven power demand; and Uluu, a developer of seaweed-based biodegradable plastics. AI summary
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