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 34 of 53 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8SaaS ×8E-commerce ×7Enterprise Software ×7Marketplaces ×7B2B Marketplaces ×4Healthtech ×4Media & Entertainment ×4
HQs:Germany×7United States×3United Kingdom×2Thailand×2United Arab Emirates×1Australia×1
Investments · 53 tracked
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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)Reto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)
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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-commerce
Marisa Gardini(Director)Howard Socol(Director)Daniella Yacobovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Ellie Wheeler(Director)Amy Jain(Executive Officer, Director)
Billease is a retail credit and financing platform for Filipino consumers, offering a cheaper and fairer way to access financial services.
E-commerceFintechManila, PH
M.Gemi designs and sells Italian-crafted shoes directly to consumers, preserving traditional artisan manufacturing techniques.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to Consumer
Maria GangemiCheryl Kaplan(CEO)
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
Hungry Panda operates a food delivery platform serving Chinese communities globally, offering restaurant delivery, fresh food delivery, and lifestyle services.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
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 SoftwareSaaS
Ewan Taylor(CSO and Co-founder)Geraldine Paulus(Co-founder, VP Operations)Brian Naughton(Co-founder and CTO)in
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)
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Nord Security provides online privacy and security solutions on a global scale, helping to address cybercrime and data protection issues for people worldwide.
ConsumerCybersecurity
Patronus provides a smartwatch and companion app designed for elderly users to enable emergency calling, location tracking, and family connectivity.
Digital HealthHealthtechIoTUnknown, DE
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
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
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
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)
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
New York, US
Alex Finkelstein(Director)Michael Karnajaprakorn(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlbert Wenger(Director)Ramanan Raghavendran(Director)
The Female Company manufactures and sells period-absorbent underwear and related intimate apparel for menstruating individuals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech
WaitWhat produces podcast content focused on business leadership, innovation, and artificial intelligence for working professionals.
Future of WorkMedia & Entertainment
June Wha Cohen(Director and President and Chief Executive Officer)Anthony Tjan(Director)Deron Triff(Director and Vice President and Chief Business Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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
Co-investors · 2
Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups and celebrates European entrepreneurs through initiatives such as its 'Built in Europe' campaign.
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