DvH Ventures Overview
Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, focusing on early-stage investments in European digital technology companies. Founded in 2014, DvH Ventures manages multiple funds and is considered one of the most active early-stage investors in Europe. The firm provides financial funding, strategic support, management expertise, and access to an international investor network. Additionally, through its media-for-equity program, DvH Ventures offers portfolio companies access to strong media brands such as Handelsblatt, WirtschaftsWoche, DIE ZEIT, and Der Tagesspiegel, providing significant reach into respective target groups.
Is DvH Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with DvH Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
DvH Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Product type
- Software
- Software-enabled hardware
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €2,000,000
How to approach funds like DvH Ventures
When reaching out to DvH Ventures, highlight how your startup can leverage media exposure to accelerate growth, especially if your business model benefits from broad consumer or B2B awareness. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable traction and show how access to influential media brands could create a defensible advantage in your market. Articulate your vision for rapid market entry and how strategic media partnerships can amplify your go-to-market strategy.
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