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Key people at HPI Ventures.
HPI Ventures functions as a venture capital firm, investing in European pre-seed and seed-stage B2B technology startups. Its core offering delivers initial capital combined with hands-on, strategic founder support. The firm focuses on critical sectors like Enterprise Tech, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Health, guiding innovative ideas towards successful market realization.
Established in 2024, HPI Ventures draws its entrepreneurial philosophy from SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner. Dr. Frank Pawlitschek and Dr. Jens Schmidt-Sceery lead as Managing Directors, leveraging their prior founder experience. The firm’s inception recognized that early ventures require active mentorship and expertise beyond capital to thrive.
HPI Ventures partners with ambitious pre-seed and seed-stage B2B tech founders across Europe. Its vision empowers these entrepreneurs with crucial support and expertise to build category-leading companies. It aims to foster substantial growth, backing innovative solutions for key market needs, serving as a vital early-stage partner.
Key people at HPI Ventures.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | PraxiPal | $7.0M Seed | HV Capital | High-Tech Gründerfonds, Julius Köhler, Anamcara, Angel Invest, Nebular |
| May 21, 2025 | koppla | $7.0M Other Equity | — | Andreas Beckmann, Dr. Ingo Holz, Martin Rodeck, Thorsten Krauß, Brandenburg Kapital, coparion, Earlybird |
| Mar 1, 2025 | voize | $9.0M Seed | HV Capital | Andreessen Horowitz, Anicut Capital, Polychain Capital, RTP Global, AMIT GOGIA, Maria Raga, Redalpine, Y Combinator |
