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Dieter Von Holtzbrinck Ventures

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What they invest in

Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures) is a German venture capital firm based in Cologne, specializing in early-stage investments in digital and technology-driven startups. Established in 2014, the firm is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group legacy and focuses on supporting innovative companies in sectors such as digital health, education technology, and artificial intelligence. DvH Ventures is known for its active involvement in portfolio companies, providing both capital and strategic guidance. The firm has built a strong reputation in the European startup ecosystem and has contributed to the growth of several notable tech companies in Germany and beyond.

Who they back

deep techeducationdigital healthhealthcare technologygeospatialSeedSeries A

Business models

deeptech_ip, saas_b2b, hardware

Customer segments

Enterprise, Healthcare providers, Seniors

Geography

Europe

Recent investments

  • LiveEO
  • Gardia
  • Virtonomy

The people who write checks

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At a glance

Based in
Germany
Website
www.dvhventures.de
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