
HOWZAT Partners
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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