HV Capital
Venture capitalMunich, Bavaria · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 73 people tracked
Also known as HV CAPITAL ADVISER GMBH · HV Capital GmbH Co. geschlossene Investment KG · HV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC · HV CAPITAL MANAGER GMBH · HV Capital Ventures GmbH Co. geschlossene Investment KG
Investment thesis
HV Capital positions itself as a long-horizon European investor with more than 26 years of experience backing innovative companies across industries and through economic cycles. The firm emphasizes providing both capital and conviction to founders pursuing bold ideas, from early concept to scale. Its interests span defense technology and autonomous systems, robotics, fashion and lifestyle e-commerce, AI workflow automation, space launch, and digital wealth management, reflecting a broad, sector-flexible approach to backing companies it believes will shape the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 73 people
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What they invest in
from 16 of 34 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×4Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4Marketplaces ×4Deep Tech ×3E-commerce ×3SaaS ×3
HQs:Germany×12United Kingdom×1
Investments · 34 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.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSKoblenz, DE
Daniel ZachariasJan Micha Kroll
ARX Robotics develops robotics and sensor systems, with a stated focus on defense applications that protect people and support European sovereignty and security.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics
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
AI 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.
Defense technology company building autonomous systems across domains.
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
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)
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
Materials science company replacing plastics in fashion and textiles with high-performance, cost-competitive collagen-based drop-in solutions.
Quandoo operates a restaurant reservation platform enabling diners to book tables at restaurants across multiple countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Digital investment and wealth management platform.
Stylight is a fashion and home decor discovery and comparison platform that aggregates products from leading online retailers worldwide.
E-commerceMarketing TechMarketplaces
Voize develops voice-based documentation software for healthcare caregivers to reduce administrative time and increase time spent with patients.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Fabio Schmidberger(Founder)inMarcel Schmidberger(Founder)inErik Ziegler(Founder)in
Zalando is an online fashion and lifestyle retailer selling clothing, shoes, and accessories to consumers.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
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 is HV Capital's typical check size?
- HV Capital typically writes checks of $540K – $54M.
- What sectors does HV Capital focus on?
- HV Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is HV Capital located?
- HV Capital is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, DE.
- Does HV Capital lead rounds?
- HV Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamQ&A Session VOL. II with Barbod Namini, General Partner at HV Capital. What's In Store Show!
What's In Store Show · Barbod Namini
Q&A Session with Barbod Namini, General Partner at HV Capital. What's In Store Show.
What's In Store Show · Barbod Namini
Biggest Fintech Opportunities! - Barbod Namini from HV Capital - What's In Store Show Episode 4
What's In Store Show · Barbod Namini
Venture Capital - Banking or Gambling? With Barbod Namini, Partner at HV Capital
Brave Hustler · Barbod Namini
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