Closed Partnerships

Investments with venture capital are limited by time, usually between three and seven years. During this time no interest must be paid. Rather, the profit is realised by exit proceeds at the end of the investment period. For this reason the Exit Strategy is crucial for Holtzbrinck Ventures and greatly influences the decision of whether to invest or not.

• AhaOhoWith AhaOho you can design real greeting cards online and have them sent by mail.
  

• Audible.deAudible is the leading download platform for audio books.

• Bol.comPrivate customers and firms can choose from 1.5 million Dutch and English books, CDs, DVDs, videos, software and games, around the clock.

• bookyaOnline marketplace for new and used books.

• Buecher.de Comfortable book ordering via Internet as well as fast and free and delivery within Germany is guaranteed by buecher.de and booxtra.de.
  

• Cember.netCember.net is the leading Turkish Social Network for business professionals.
  

• e-fellows.nete-fellows.net awards the first online scholarships to the most gifted and successful students in Europe.

• EpulsEpuls belongs to Poland´s major social networks.

• GratisPayGratisPay, by Balao GmbH, is an alternative payment system for end consumers.

• ImagekindImagekind.com is one of the fastest growing online art sites on the internet. Artists and photographers can sell their framed art, poster art and wall art on demand, while they choose how much mark-up is applied to each print.

• ImmoweltAn online estate agency offering one of the largest selections of property in Germany.

• Jobline.de Jobline was one of the leading career and job portals in Germany.

• MamilyMamily.de is Germany’s online meeting place for mothers. Mamily.de is a tip for everyone who would like to chat and help other mothers with their experiences.

• :mobileview The Mobileview AG specialises in technologies and solutions for the mobile usage of information.

• NimbuzzNimbuzz develops software that enables seamless communication among users.

• PanelbizPanelbiz offers online market research services. Central to panelbiz is “Meinungsplatz”, the largest market research panel in Germany.
  

• ParshipThe company operates an online matchmaking agency with high standards of quality. Parship.de offers a scientifically supported partnership service as well as editorial content.

• WebnewsWebnews is a grass roots media platform, where news and videos can be discovered, selected and discussed.

• Infoseek Central to Infoseek was a comprehensive information and search portal, based on Infoseek search engine technology. The business was integrated into a shareholder group and is not continued as an independent offer.