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HOWZAT Partners

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Description

HOWZAT Partners is a Luxembourg-based investment fund specializing in early-stage digital businesses. With a strategic focus on disruptive models, the firm actively seeks out promising ventures across both European and US markets. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, HOWZAT Partners positions itself as more than just a capital provider, aiming to be a hands-on partner that leverages its operational expertise to guide portfolio companies through their growth phases. This approach underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and scaling high-potential digital enterprises.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its engagement with founders, offering strategic guidance and operational support alongside financial backing. HOWZAT Partners typically invests between €250,000 and €2 million in its initial cheques, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $2.16 million USD, based on recent exchange rates. This range indicates their sweet spot for seed and early Series A rounds, targeting companies poised for significant market disruption and rapid expansion. Their selective investment process ensures a concentrated portfolio where they can dedicate substantial resources and attention.

HOWZAT Partners boasts a robust track record of success, having backed numerous well-known digital businesses that have achieved significant exits or grown into market leaders. Their impressive portfolio includes companies such as Betclic, eDreams, Lastminute.com, Leetchi, Mister Auto, OpenTable, and Secret Escapes. These successful ventures highlight the firm's acumen in identifying and nurturing companies with strong growth potential and viable business models. Their long-term perspective and commitment to value creation make them a notable player in the early-stage venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

HOWZAT Partners has backed more than 92 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Germany, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Travel, SaaS, E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Secondary Market (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (24%)
  • Germany (23%)
  • Spain (15%)
  • United States (9%)
  • Denmark (7%)
  • Sweden (4%)
  • Peru (3%)
  • Austria (3%)
  • Switzerland (3%)
  • Finland (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Travel
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Mobile
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does HOWZAT Partners frequently co-invest with?

Vaekstfonden
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup
Co-Investments: 4
MMC Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Innuvik Ventures
Europe, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, Bottighofen
Co-Investments: 5
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Forward Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Monkfish Equity
Europe, Sachsen, Germany, Leipzig
Co-Investments: 4
Charlotte Street Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
HR Ventures
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Dreieich
Co-Investments: 4
IBB Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
MairDumont Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Ostfildern
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does HOWZAT Partners often collaborate with?

BV
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
GT
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 1
MH
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
Daniel Saul
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
DC
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 5
JC
North America, New York, United States, Rochester
Shared Deals: 1
Bhanu Chopra
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Shared Deals: 1
KT
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 2
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 3
J.R. Johnson
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by HOWZAT Partners?

Quoroom

London, England, United Kingdom

Quoroom.com is an investment management platform for angel syndicates, VC funds, and private companies.

Angel InvestmentE-SignatureFinTechFunding PlatformLegal TechSaaSSoftwareVenture Capital
Convertible NoteNov 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Wingly

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Wingly is a flight sharing platform where private pilots offer their flights and passengers can fly with them.

AerospaceInternetLeisureTravel
Series UnknownMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,777,234
Mymoria

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MYMORIA offers an one-stop-online-shop for full configuration and complete commissioning of funerals.

FuneralsLocation Based ServicesOnline Portals
Series CJun 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $17,787,749
Handiscover

Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden

Handiscover is the first community based Holiday accommodation-booking website, dedicated to people with special needs and disabilities.

EdiscoveryHospitalityTravel
SeedJun 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,969,505
Suitepad

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

SuitePad is a digital communications channel to the guest during the stay.

Communications InfrastructureDigital MarketingHospitalityHotel
Series UnknownMar 4, 2020
Viselio

Bern, Bern, Switzerland

Viselio offers the bridge between the digital world and offline visa forms.

Travel
Series AFeb 28, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,109,018
Gronda

Wattens, Tirol, Austria

Gronda is a platform for chefs to show their talent on a global scale for better career prospects.

ConsumerCookingFood and BeverageInternetMobile AppsRestaurants
Series UnknownFeb 5, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,650,225
BYHOURS

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

BYHOURS is the first international platform that allows you to book stays of 3, 6 and 24 hours in more than 4000 hotels around the world.

AppsHospitalityLeisureMobileSoftwareTourismTravel
Series UnknownJan 20, 2020
Amount Raised: $8,877,201
PromoRepublic

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

PromoRepublic is a social media marketing platform that helps enterprises, marketing agencies, and SMBs succeed on social media.

AdvertisingB2BContentDirect SalesFranchiseSaaSSmall and Medium BusinessesSocial Media Management
SeedJun 1, 2019
Rentals United

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Rentals United is a Channel Manager & Vacation Rental Software.

B2BHospitalitySaaSSoftwareTravel
Series AApr 24, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,250,000