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General Partner at HV Capital
Dr. Christian Saller is a General Partner at HV Capital, a leading European venture capital firm. He is known for his expertise in early-stage technology investments and his background as an entrepreneur and management consultant.
Dr. Christian Saller primarily invests in early-stage technology companies across sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and Climate Tech. He seeks out disruptive business models with high growth potential.
Dr. Christian Saller works as a General Partner at HV Capital, a prominent venture capital firm based in Europe. He has been with HV Capital since 2008.
Dr. Christian Saller stands as a highly respected General Partner at HV Capital, one of Europe's leading early-stage venture capital firms. Since joining HV Capital in 2008, Dr. Saller has been instrumental in shaping the firm's investment strategy and portfolio, contributing significantly to the growth of numerous successful technology companies across the continent. His expertise is particularly sought after by founders building innovative solutions in critical sectors.
At HV Capital, Dr. Saller's investment focus areas are diverse yet strategically aligned with the future of technology and sustainability. He actively seeks out promising startups in B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and Climate Tech. He is known for his deep understanding of market dynamics and his ability to identify companies with strong potential for scalability and disruption. Dr. Saller's approach involves not just providing capital, but also offering strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive network to support portfolio companies through their growth journey. He also plays a key role in the firm's fundraising activities, ensuring HV Capital continues to empower the next generation of European innovators.
Dr. Saller's career background is marked by a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic consulting experience. Prior to his tenure at HV Capital, he co-founded my-x.net, an online music platform that was successfully acquired by Bertelsmann. This firsthand experience as an entrepreneur provides him with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by startup founders. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Dr. Saller honed his analytical and strategic skills at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm. Academically, he holds a degree in business administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and a PhD from the University of Munich, underscoring his strong analytical foundation.
Throughout his career at HV Capital, Dr. Christian Saller has been associated with several notable investments that have gone on to achieve significant success. These include pioneering companies such as SumUp, a leading mobile point-of-sale provider; Raisin DS (formerly Deposit Solutions), a trailblazer in open banking; Urban Sports Club, revolutionizing fitness and wellness access; Tier Mobility, a prominent player in micro-mobility; and FlixBus, transforming intercity travel. His involvement with these companies highlights his keen eye for disruptive business models and his commitment to fostering innovation within the European tech ecosystem. Dr. Saller's contributions continue to solidify HV Capital's position as a vital partner for ambitious entrepreneurs across Europe.
Dr. Christian Saller is a General Partner at HV Capital based in Munich, Germany. Before transitioning to institutional venture capital in 2013, he co-founded the flight search engine swoodoo in 2007 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until its acquisition by KAYAK in 2010. He subsequently operated as Managing Director of Europe for KAYAK, contributing to the company's NASDAQ initial public offering and its subsequent $2 billion sale to Priceline, now Booking Holdings. At HV Capital, which recently closed its ninth fund at €710 million, he directs early-stage and growth-stage investments across the consumer internet, mobility, and logistics sectors. His investment portfolio includes board positions and backing for prominent European technology companies such as Flix, Sennder, Enpal, and GetYourGuide. His career combines foundational academic training in mathematics with extensive operational leadership and strategic venture capital execution.
