Holtzbrinck Ventures
Venture capitalEurope · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
HV Ventures backs founders with capital and conviction to turn bold ideas into industry-defining companies. With 26 years of European venture experience, the firm invests across industries and through market cycles, supporting startups in areas such as defense technology, robotics, space, fintech, e-commerce, and AI-driven automation. Its approach emphasizes long-term commitment to founders building the companies of the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 5 of 23 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Hardware ×3Deep Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Defense Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:Germany×4
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAI workflow automation platform that enables developers and teams to connect apps, APIs, and AI services to automate business processes.
Defense robotics company building autonomous ground systems.
Cognitive robotics platform for industrial and service applications.
Defense robotics company building autonomous ground systems.
Defense technology company building autonomous systems across domains.
NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots equipped with AI and perception capabilities that learn and collaborate with humans in physical environments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMetzingen, DE
David Reger(CEO and Founder)
Isar Aerospace provides launch services for small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations, targeting global customers seeking access to space.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechMunich, DE
Daniel Metzler(Chief Executive Officer)Josef Fleischmann(Chief Technical Officer)Stella Guillen(Chief Commercial Officer)
n8n is a visual and code-based workflow automation platform that enables technical teams to build, connect, and deploy AI agents and integrations with flexible deployment options ranging from on-premise to cloud infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Jan Oberhauser(Founder & CEO)in
Outfittery is a personal styling service that curates clothing selections from over 150 brands and delivers them to customers who only pay for items they choose to keep.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Quantum Systems designs and manufactures electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial systems for military, defense, and commercial customers to collect aerial intelligence and real-time mission-critical data.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardware
Tobias Kloss(Founder)Armin Busse(Founder)Florian Seibel(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)inSven Kruck(Co-CEO)inDave Sharpin(CEO at Quantum Systems Inc.)in
Digital investment and wealth management platform.
Space launch company for small and mid-sized satellites.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Holtzbrinck Ventures invest at?
- Holtzbrinck Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Holtzbrinck Ventures focus on?
- Holtzbrinck Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Marketplaces, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Holtzbrinck Ventures located?
- Holtzbrinck Ventures is headquartered in Europe, DE.
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Co-investors · 16
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