HV Capital
Venture capitalMunich, Bavaria · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 65 people tracked
Investment thesis
HV Capital invests in ambitious European founders building innovative technologies and business models across diverse sectors. The firm believes in supporting bold ideas that define the future, positioning itself as a conviction-driven investor that moves across industries and market cycles to identify transformative opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 65 people
from the firm's websiteA venture partner with nearly 20 years at HV since 2008, Rainer has backed founders across consumer, fintech, climate, and mobility sectors from early stage through IPO. Trained as an engineer with experience at Siemens, 3i, and INSEAD, he was among the first institutional investors in major companies including Zalando, HelloFresh, and Scalable Capital, and has helped guide the firm's generational transitions through multiple market cycles.
What they invest in
from 4 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:Germany×3United Kingdom×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSeven Education operates a unified digital platform serving schools and educational institutions across Europe, providing tools for school communication, class management, lesson planning, school administration, and AI-powered features. The company consolidates products from its acquired brands to reduce administrative burden on teachers and educational leaders.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSKoblenz, DE
Daniel ZachariasJan Micha Kroll
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. The company develops hardware and software integrated platforms for geospatial operations, security, and situational awareness across government and private sectors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardware
Tobias Kloss(Founder)Armin Busse(Founder)Sven Kruck(Co-CEO)Dave Sharpin(CEO at Quantum Systems Inc.)
Yapily provides open banking APIs and infrastructure that enable financial services companies to build and deliver better financial products. The company serves innovative fintech and financial services firms across Europe.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Embedded cybersecurity platform for connected devices.
AI workflow automation platform that enables developers and teams to connect apps, APIs, and AI services to automate business processes.
Clinical AI assistant for healthcare documentation and workflows.
Materials science company replacing plastics in fashion and textiles with high-performance, cost-competitive collagen-based drop-in solutions.
Voize develops voice-based documentation software for healthcare caregivers to reduce administrative time and increase time spent with patients. The platform serves nursing staff and care facilities looking to streamline bureaucratic workflows in healthcare settings.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Fabio Schmidberger(Founder)inMarcel Schmidberger(Founder)inMarcelFabio
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HV Capital invest at?
- HV Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does HV Capital focus on?
- HV Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Fintech, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is HV Capital located?
- HV Capital is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, DE.
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