German Media Pool
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
German Media Pool pioneered the independent media-for-equity fund model, offering venture-backed consumer-facing startups premium above-the-line media (TV, radio, out-of-home, print, social) at attractive pricing in return for equity, or equity plus cash. It invests jointly on the same terms as VC co-investment partners, typically €0.5–5 million net media per deal though larger is possible. It focuses on scaling consumer companies from Seed onwards with emphasis on Series A or later, across all consumer categories, requiring strong fit between partner media capabilities and the company's customer acquisition strategy. It does not lead rounds or normally take board seats, investing directly or via convertibles. Its associated cash fund GMPVC Opportunities pursues follow-on and select seed-stage investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 27 of 36 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8Media & Entertainment ×7E-commerce ×6Healthtech ×5AdTech ×4Digital Health ×4Marketplaces ×4Fintech ×3
HQs:Germany×22Spain×1Sweden×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×13 founders×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Deutsche Bank ×2Rocket Internet SE ×2
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathABOUT YOU is an online fashion discovery platform serving digital natives who seek personalized and accessible fashion options.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceRetail Tech
Tarek Müller(Founder)in
Co-investorsSerpentine Ventures
PKW.de is an online platform for buying and selling used cars in Germany, offering nationwide vehicle search, home delivery, financing, registration service, and a 14-day return right for private buyers.
E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Samuele Prati(Founder)in
Allianz Direct is a fully digital direct insurer offering car, motorcycle, personal liability, household contents, and travel insurance products that can be bought and managed online.
FintechInsurTech
Capnamic is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across multiple sectors with a fund size of EUR 190 million.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticCologne, DE
Co-investorsKfW CapitalPeak
CLARK is a digital insurance broker app that aggregates, compares, and manages insurance policies for consumers.
FintechInsurTechNew York, DE
Co-investorsAllianz XCaesar VenturesDiagramIsomer CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersManta Ray Ventures+5 more
Colvin operates a flower subscription service that delivers fresh bouquets to customers' homes on a recurring basis.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsSamaipataCapagroEurazeoMilano Investment Partners SGR
Enter offers heat pumps and photovoltaic systems for homeowners, including online building analysis, expert consultation, system sizing, and installation through certified regional SHK (heating and plumbing) master contractors.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementFoundamentalFounders FundSE VenturesSequoia CapitalTarget Global+4 more
ABOUT YOU is an online fashion retailer offering women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from a wide range of labels, with home delivery and free returns.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Tarek Müller(Founder)inSebastian Betz(Founder)in
Co-investorsBLN CapitalW ventures
Berlin-based Flink SE delivers groceries and everyday items from its own dark stores in Germany and the Netherlands.
Co-investorsBtomorrow VenturesCherry VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersNorthzoneTarget GlobalBOND+1 more
Geschenke.de is an online gift discovery platform that aggregates gift ideas from selected partner shops and offers an AI assistant for personalized recommendations.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
A digital wealth management platform that aggregates investment portfolios, cash, alternative assets, and liabilities across multiple financial institutions, providing portfolio analytics and financial guidance to individual investors across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechGermany, DE
Raphael Steil(Founder)in
Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_Horizons VenturesRuna CapitalPortage Ventures
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that provides personalized one-on-one lessons across 30+ subjects using AI-assisted learning tools and carefully vetted tutors to help students improve grades and confidence.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Felix Ohswald(Founder)inGregor Müller(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementDN CapitalLeft Lane CapitalSoftBank Vision FundSpeedinvestSoftBank Group
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Grover offers technology products such as smartphones and other consumer electronics through flexible rental subscription plans, allowing customers to pay for the duration they use a device.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
Michael Cassau(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersGPO FundIsomer CapitalKorelya CapitalProximity CapitalSalica Investments+2 more
Berlin online furniture and home-accessories retailer (originally FP Commerce) selling sofas, beds, tables, lighting, and garden furniture across DACH and other European markets, with a Brazilian sister brand Mobly.
Berlin, DE
Marc Appelhoff(Founder)inFelix Jahn(Co-Founder & former Managing Director)inPhilipp Kreibohm(Co-Founder & former Co-CEO / later Supervisory Board)
Co-investorsActon CapitalHV CapitalRocket Internet SEBaillie GiffordPICUS CAPITAL
Three-word geolocation system for mapping the world
London
Chris Sheldrick(Founder)inJack David Waley-Cohen(Co-founder)inMohan Ganesalingam(Co-founder)
BoardJan Dietmar Trescher(Director)Abdul Guefor(Director)inTracy Louisa Doree(Director)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHChannel 4 VenturesDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalIngka InvestmentsIntel Capital+4 more
HYGH operates a digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising network with 3,700 displays across six networks in 16 German cities, offering programmatic advertising capabilities connected to multiple DSPs.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Antonius Link(President of the Board & Founder)inUli Wurth(CEO/CFO)inVincent Muller(Executive Officer)Fritz Frey(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Jukebox is a German music television channel broadcasting music videos from artists such as Adele, Taylor Swift, Robin Schulz, Cro, Rihanna and Herbert Grönemeyer.
Media & EntertainmentLandshut, DE
Alexander Trauttmansdorff(Geschäftsführung (Managing Director))
Klassik Radio AG is a media company that operates the largest classical radio station in the EU, broadcasting a mix of classical music, film scores, and contemporary classical compositions across Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland.
Media & EntertainmentAugsburg, DE
Koite Health develops patented dual-light technology for dental care and oral health treatments, offering products like Lumoral for both preventive and therapeutic use alongside a subscription tablet line.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNordic region, SE
Co-investorsKinled Holding
libify provides home care solutions for people in need of care and their relatives, including home emergency call systems with fall detection and GPS, care supply boxes of hygiene products, and certified online care courses.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityMunich, DE
Co-investorsBridge to Growth
marta operates an online platform and app that helps German families find and compare vetted live-in caregivers ("24h care") for in-home senior care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Jan Markus Hoffmann(Founder)
Co-investorsCapnamic
Media Frankfurt sells premium advertising placements at major German airports, marketing airport ad space to reach millions of passengers.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentFrankfurt, DE
Martin Korosecin
RTL.de is a German entertainment and news portal offering videos and articles across categories such as breaking news, celebrity news, sports, lifestyle, and TV show coverage.
Media & Entertainment
Sanity Group manufactures and distributes cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products under the avaay Medical brand across European markets, including medical cannabis.
HealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE
Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalCherry VenturesFoodLabsSimon CapitalTq Ventures LlcHV Capital+1 more
VAHA is an interactive fitness mirror that provides guided workouts for cardio, endurance, strength, mobility, and coordination training at home.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsRTP GlobalTq Ventures Llc
WallDecaux provides analog and digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising at premium urban locations, from city light posters to programmatically bookable digital screens.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Wellster is a telemedicine platform that delivers digital medical care through synchronous and asynchronous consultations, guided by medical standards and supported by real-world evidence from anonymized treatment data.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsClaret Capital PartnersMangrove Capital PartnersHV Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
DeluxemusicESGmomoxPlakatunionPrismaRtl2
Exits · 2
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGrover · inc42.com · Jul 23, 2026
Getquin · fintechfutures.com · May 22, 2026
Enter · finsmes.com · May 11, 2026
Flink · techfundingnews.com · Apr 9, 2026
Capnamic · finsmes.com · Sep 23, 2025
GoStudent · myengineeringbuddy.com · Jun 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has German Media Pool made?
- German Media Pool has 36 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does German Media Pool invest at?
- German Media Pool invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is German Media Pool's typical check size?
- German Media Pool typically writes checks of $550K – $5.5M.
- What sectors does German Media Pool focus on?
- German Media Pool focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is German Media Pool located?
- German Media Pool is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does German Media Pool lead rounds?
- German Media Pool typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does German Media Pool co-invest with?
- German Media Pool most often shares deals with Salica Investments, Target Global, Cherry Ventures, among 60 tracked co-investors.
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