Investor profile
Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures)
See how your deck fits this investor's thesis, stage, and ticket size.
Analyse your fitInvestment thesis
DvH Ventures invests early in Europe's most passionate founders, focusing on dynamic entrepreneurs with the ability to get things done. The firm targets disruptive technology companies across digital health, education, fintech, deep tech, and climate tech, typically investing up to €2 million in early-stage, high-growth companies and often acting as lead investor, with follow-on capital available for portfolio companies. In addition to financial investment, DvH Ventures provides hands-on management expertise, an international investor network, and an exclusive media-for-equity programme giving portfolio companies access to leading German publishing brands such as Handelsblatt, WirtschaftsWoche, DIE ZEIT, Der Tagesspiegel, and Apotheken Umschau.
Notable quotes
“We are pleased that we have been able to successfully launch the new fund. The last few months have once again clearly demonstrated to all involved the challenges facing the healthcare system. A new normal also includes a significantly increasing importance of digital solutions, especially in the healthcare sector. For us as a venture capital firm, there is no better time to invest in digital business models in the healthcare sector.”
“Wir investieren in Menschen und das bringt Verantwortung mit sich. Wir lieben den Austausch und wollen gemeinsam Widerstände überwinden.”
“DvH Ventures sucht vor allem nach disruptiven Geschäftsmodellen für die Finanzindustrie.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardia | Series A | $9m | 2026-02-05 |
| LiveEO | Series B | $30m | 2025-05-06 |
| Virtonomy | Series A | $6m | 2025-12-09 |
| Buynomics | Series A | $14m | 2022-01-01 |
| StudySmarter | Series A | $14m | 2021-01-01 |
| Hypatos | Seed | — | 2020-01-01 |
| Nect | Seed | — | 2019-01-01 |
| LIQID | Seed | $5m | 2017-01-01 |
| Masterplan.com | Series A | $7m | 2021-01-01 |
| HelloBetter | Series A | $7m | 2021-01-01 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| btov Partners | 5 |
| Tengelmann Ventures | 4 |
| Speedinvest | 3 |
| High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) | 3 |
| IBB Ventures | 2 |
| HV Capital | 2 |
Fit check
Is Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures) a match for your startup?
Upload your deck and get an instant AI-powered fit analysis — see exactly how your startup aligns with this investor's thesis, stage focus, and ticket size.
Analyse your fit