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Burda Principal Investments
Growth equityMunich · Growth–Late Stage · 29 people tracked
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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 Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 29 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 47 of 64 portfolio companiesConsumer ×13SaaS ×12E-commerce ×11Marketplaces ×8Enterprise Software ×7Healthtech ×6Digital Health ×5Media & Entertainment ×5
HQs:United States×14Germany×10United Kingdom×3France×2Thailand×2United Arab Emirates×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 27 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×123 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with education data
Esade ×2Technical University of Munich ×2The University of Göttingen ×2Università Bocconi ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Oxford ×2Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×8Computer Science ×4Economics ×3Engineering ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Life Sciences ×2Medicine ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
Google ×3Mandiant ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
5 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 31 with degree data)
Investments · 64 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 62024 · 12023 · 32022 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 22015 · 22014 · 123 dated
Etsy operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect creative entrepreneurs and independent sellers with buyers worldwide, generating revenue through transaction fees, payments processing, listing fees, and optional seller services like advertising and shipping labels.
New York City, US
Robert Kalin(Founder)inKristina Salen(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Chad Dickerson(Executive Officer, Director)Josh SilvermaninKruti Patel Goyal(Chief Executive Officer)Rafe Colburn(Chief Product and Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAccelActon CapitalBreyer CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementMosaic VenturesOceanic Partners+5 more
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 B1Alven
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
Justas Janauskas(Cofounder)inMilda Mitkutė(Cofounder)inThomas Plantenga(CEO)Adam Jay(CEO Marketplace)in
Co-investorsAccelInsight PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersAglae VenturesAspire11Cross Creek Advisors+12 more
3TS Capital is a technology-focused investment firm that leads and co-leads growth rounds in high-growth SMEs, backing proven regional leaders and innovative global challengers.
Sector Agnostic
Co-investorsCatalyst RomaniaCisco InvestmentsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Grazia Equity GmbHNAPSingular+1 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)inIlhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)in
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-investorsCherry VenturesFranz Haniel & Cie. GmbHPartech VenturesProject A VenturesTarget GlobalKIRKBI+3 more
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
Bloom & Wild is an online flower and plant delivery service that ships bouquets and gifts in recyclable letterbox-friendly packaging, including a sustainable range featuring British-grown and Fairtrade blooms.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Maria GangemiCheryl Kaplan(CEO)Aron Gelbard(Founder)in
Co-investorsD4 VenturesGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesMMC VenturesSamos InvestmentsCatamaran Ventures+1 more
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Munich-based online marketplace for buying and selling used road, gravel and mountain bikes.
Co-investorsCherry VenturesMontis VCBlossom Capital
Carsome operates a used-car transaction platform in Malaysia that links private sellers with a network of dealers.
Mobility & Transportation
Aaron FoongJiun Ee TeohinKee Choon (Eric) Cheng
Co-investors500 GlobalAEF Greater Bay Area FundEndeavor CatalystGobi PartnersInnoVen CapitalSpiral Ventures+3 more
Expel provides managed detection and response (MDR) services for cybersecurity threats, helping organizations detect and respond to security incidents.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMclean, US
Yanek Korff(Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer)inJustin Bajko(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inDave Merkel(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardMourad Yesayan(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCapitalGCisco InvestmentsGreycroftIndex VenturesLightbank+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 CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersredalpineTarget Global
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 HorowitzFJ LabsPioneerEbayHV Capital+3 more
Fleek is a London-based B2B marketplace and AI software layer for wholesale secondhand and vintage clothing.
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupTitan CapitalAndreessen HorowitzChapter OneEbayFJ Labs+3 more
Fleek is a subscription marketplace and management app that lets people discover, track, and cancel their recurring subscriptions in one place, and provides businesses with infrastructure to run subscriptions and rewards.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Aditya Uttaravalli(Founder)in
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesBetter CapitalPitchRight VenturesSprint VcUpsparks CapitalEbay+1 more
Fleek makes an AI-powered permanent makeup (PMU) mapping system that lets artists 3D-scan a client, generate and edit brow designs live, and trace the approved design for tattooing.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSaaS
Co-investorsSoma CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementEbayFJ Labs
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, DE
Luca Bovone(CEO of the Issuer)inGiorgio Ciancaleoni(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBOOOMCapmontKorelya CapitalP101 VenturesPICUS CAPITALRTP Global+8 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 CAPITALKinnevikKreos CapitalLiquidity CapitalMars Growth Capital+3 more
K-Scope produces an award-winning network of podcasts and media content, and offers brand partnerships that create sponsored storytelling to reach targeted audiences.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investors3x5 PartnersRally Ventures Management, Llc
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)inDavid Yen(Founder)inBogdan Knezevic(Founder)in
Co-investorsAIN VenturesHAWKTAILHummingbird VenturesNorth Base Media3x5 PartnersDimension Capital+1 more
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)inMichael(COO)Chih Yeong(Chief Financial Officer)inYi Li(Chief Investment Officer, General Counsel)inMarcus Low(CTO)
Co-investorsFermionNonagonGenesia VenturesGold House VenturesHashedSuperscrypt
M.Gemi designs and sells Italian-crafted shoes, connecting traditional artisan workshops with contemporary consumers through direct-to-consumer channels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechItaly, US
Maria GangemiCheryl Kaplan(CEO)
Co-investorsAngel Capital Management
Matera provides property management (syndic de copropriété) services combining local experts with an online platform for managing co-owned residential buildings, including budget management, artisan directory, and co-owner communication.
PropTechSaaS
Co-investorsIndex VenturesSamaipata
Miinto is an online fashion platform that connects consumers with independent boutiques across Europe, offering clothing and accessories from over 3,000 local, upscale, and luxury brands.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesDenmark, DK
Mike Radoor(Co-founder)inKonrad Kierklo(Co-founder)in
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
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
Singapore-based tech-enabled last-mile logistics provider delivering e-commerce parcels across six Southeast Asian markets.
Shaun Chong(Founder)in
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalGolden Gate VenturesK3 VenturesK3V VenturesMonk's Hill Ventures+4 more
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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
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
Pelago is a virtual clinic that partners with employers and health plans to provide substance use disorder treatment and management services.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
Yusuf Sherwani(Founder/CEO)inSarim Siddiqui(Founder/Chief Medical Officer)inMaroof Ahmed(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AtomicoCade VenturesGreyMatterKinnevikKreos Capital+16 more
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inSara Marquart(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBayern KapitalCherry VenturesFeast VenturesFifty YearsNucleus CapitalPioneer+13 more
Planet A is an early-stage European venture capital firm that invests in startups from pre-seed to Series A, focusing on founders addressing systemic global challenges.
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsArbol CapitalKfW CapitalNxGenCherry VenturesOmnes CapitalWorld Fund
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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+11 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.Cade VenturesAtomicoForce Over Mass CapitalOctopus 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)inJOHN HEILEMANN(Director)
BoardFRED WILSON(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesTransmedia CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)FoundryTrue Ventures
Remerge operates a mobile demand-side platform (DSP) focused on in-app retargeting and advertising, helping brands reach and re-engage users within mobile apps.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Co-investorsGerman Startups GroupPoint NineRheingau FoundersWestTech Ventures
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-investorsKima VenturesPartech VenturesResonance VC
Personalized children's clothing subscription service, dba Rockets of Awesome.
New York, US
RACHEL BLUMENTHAL(Executive Officer, Director)EDWARD M MCNAMARA(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJOEL CUTLER(Director)KIRSTEN GREEN(Director)BENJAMIN D FISCHMAN(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAngel Capital ManagementAugust CapitalLerer HippeauFemale Founders
Los Angeles, US
Joubin Torkan(Executive Officer)Brandon Kleinman(Executive Officer, Director)Neven Zeremski(Executive Officer)Philo Davidson(Executive Officer)
BoardJake Medwell(Director)
Co-investorsNextGen Venture PartnersAlteria CapitalJungle Ventures
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)
BoardAlex Finkelstein(Director)inAlbert Wenger(Director)inRamanan Raghavendran(Director)inMoshe Koyfman(Director)
Co-investorsBoxGroupCollaborative FundFounder CollectiveKickstart VenturesMenlo GroupRunway Growth Capital+16 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
The Female Company manufactures and sells period-absorbent underwear and related intimate apparel for menstruating individuals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech
Co-investorsAngel Capital ManagementActon 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
Michael Kingsbury(Co-founder)inJulia Reisser(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesMain Sequence VenturesPossible VenturesStartmateTrinity 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)in
BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsVisible VenturesAble PartnersGingerbread CapitalHuman Ventures
Welevel is a game studio in Munich developing video games using Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary AI infrastructure.
GamingMunich, DE
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports Venturesblueworld.groupTRANSCENDBITKRAFT VenturesKun GaoTeachers' Venture Growth
Yoto makes a screenless audio device for children that provides access to stories, songs, and educational content without advertisements.
ConsumerEdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesDns CapitalEmerge EducationEnjoyventure ManagementRedstoneTane Fund+2 more
Zapp is a rapid grocery delivery service that delivers thousands of products — including snacks, drinks, fresh food, alcohol, and wellness items — across London within minutes.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Joe Falter(Founder)
Co-investorsBroadLight CapitalKube VCLevel One FundManhattan WestTapestry VCVorwerk Ventures+1 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 2
1 IPOs · 1 acquisitionsPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Proxima Fusion · proximafusion.com · Aug 19, 2026
Etsy · etsy.com · Aug 1, 2026
Fleek · finsmes.com · Jul 8, 2026
Stegra · finsmes.com · Jun 24, 2026
Planet A Ventures · planet-a.com · Jun 24, 2026
3TS Capital Partners · prnewswire.com · Nov 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Burda Principal Investments made?
- Burda Principal Investments has 64 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 9 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 4 of the 14 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Burda Principal Investments co-invest with?
- Burda Principal Investments most often shares deals with Cherry Ventures, Index Ventures, Accel, among 164 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Burda Principal Investments back?
- Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Burda Principal Investments has joined rounds of $10.5M – $100M (median $17M).
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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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