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Neuhaus Partners

Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg

Description

Neuhaus Partners, established in 1998, is a well-regarded German venture capital firm headquartered in Hamburg. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage technology companies within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), targeting Seed and Series A investment rounds. Their investment strategy is centered on disruptive B2B software, internet, and IT service companies, encompassing sectors such as SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things.

The firm is known for its active involvement and comprehensive support, guiding portfolio companies from their initial funding stages through to successful exits. Neuhaus Partners typically provides initial investments ranging from €0.5 million to €3.0 million. They also have the capacity for substantial follow-on financing, potentially investing up to €10.0 million per company, demonstrating a commitment to fostering significant growth and market leadership for their portfolio.

Over its more than two decades of operation, Neuhaus Partners has cultivated a robust track record in the European tech ecosystem. The firm has managed over €120 million across multiple funds, including their most recent Neuhaus Partners IV. Their extensive portfolio includes more than 100 investments, showcasing a broad reach within the early-stage tech landscape. This long-standing presence and strategic investment approach have led to over 30 successful exits, underscoring their ability to identify and nurture promising ventures to liquidity events.

Investor Profile

Neuhaus Partners has backed more than 46 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 21 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Analytics.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (48%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Seed (7%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (80%)
  • United States (9%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Switzerland (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Analytics
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Content
  • Internet
  • Content Marketing
  • Search Engine
  • Seo
  • Advertising
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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 Neuhaus Partners frequently co-invest with?

BS
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Biella
Co-Investments: 2
Smac Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Unterhaching
Co-Investments: 2
KfW
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 4
Holtzbrinck Digital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 3
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 9
IRIS
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
BDMI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Bayern Kapital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Landshut
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Neuhaus Partners often collaborate with?

CJ
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Ludwigsburg-eglosheim
Shared Deals: 1
David O. Sacks
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Yuval Rakavy
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Neuhaus Partners?

Softgarden

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Softgarden is an online recruitment software enables businesses to post jobs on their website and lets candidates apply and gain insights.

AnalyticsOnline PortalsRecruitingSoftware
Series UnknownMay 21, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,332,519
Smava

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Smava is an online loan comparison platform that offers cheaper loan options to consumers.

FinanceFinancial Services
Series BApr 20, 2015
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Searchmetrics

San Mateo, California, United States

Searchmetrics is a global provider of search data, software and consulting solutions.

AnalyticsContent MarketingSearch EngineSEOSoftware
Series UnknownSep 22, 2014
Amount Raised: $6,424,398
Searchmetrics

San Mateo, California, United States

Searchmetrics is a global provider of search data, software and consulting solutions.

AnalyticsContent MarketingSearch EngineSEOSoftware
Series UnknownMar 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $19,566,128
Next Kraftwerke

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Next Kraftwerke is the operator of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP ) & a trader on various European power markets.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyEnergy Management
Series UnknownOct 1, 2013
Smava

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Smava is an online loan comparison platform that offers cheaper loan options to consumers.

FinanceFinancial Services
Series UnknownNov 1, 2011
Amount Raised: $5,469,158
Content Fleet

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Content Fleet offers technology that assists online publishers in content creation.

AdvertisingBig DataContentMarketingPublishingSoftware
Series BSep 29, 2011
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
apprupt

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

apprupt is a Germany-based mobile advertising company that operates a performance-based network for in-content advertisements.

AdvertisingContentMobile
Series BSep 16, 2011
tolingo

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

tolingo is an online translation network that offers translation services in multiple languages and subject areas.

Translation Service
Series BMay 24, 2011
TESTROOM GmbH

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

TESTROOM offers professional search engine optimization and journalistic services.

ConsultingContentInternet
Series UnknownJan 18, 2011