
HR Ventures
Description
HR Ventures is the dedicated venture capital arm of the Hahnair Group, a prominent German airline. Based in Dreieich, Germany, the firm specializes in early-stage investments, exclusively targeting innovative startups within the dynamic European Travel Tech sector. Their strategic focus encompasses a broad range of solutions, including B2B platforms, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models, and disruptive marketplaces designed to reshape the global travel industry.
The firm typically provides initial capital ranging from EUR 250,000 to EUR 1.5 million in their first cheques, which translates to approximately USD 270,000 to USD 1.62 million based on recent exchange rates. Beyond financial backing, HR Ventures distinguishes itself through its hands-on approach. They actively support their portfolio companies by leveraging the Hahnair Group's extensive industry expertise, established network, and operational resources, aiming to accelerate growth and market penetration for their ventures.
Since its establishment in 2015, HR Ventures has cultivated a robust portfolio comprising over 20 companies across Europe. This includes successful investments in well-known travel tech innovators. Their track record also features notable exits, such as the acquisition of Travelcircus, underscoring their capability to identify and nurture high-potential startups. HR Ventures positions itself as a strategic partner, committed to fostering innovation and driving the evolution of the travel technology landscape.
Investor Profile
HR Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Spain, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Tourism, Travel.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series A (37%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series B (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (78%)
- Spain (11%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- United States (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Tourism
- Travel
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Leisure
- Mobile
- Transportation
- B2b
- Internet
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