• Where To Find Us «Partners: We give you prompt, concrete assistance when things are going well But we’re also there when the going gets tough » Providing prompt concrete assistance to our partners Media Ventures GmbH is a private venture capital company headquartered in Cologne, Germany In our search for teams and ideas, we provide help at all stages, from start-up to growth, all the way until a company reaches maturity We concentrate on Europe, with an emphasis on Germany, and have a broad market focus that is not industry-dependent The package of services we offer is unique

We have been in business for a long time now, with networks of contacts, access to markets and, above all, direct access to decision-makers These are helpful in forming business models that are profitable and sustainable

A rigorous focus on results, years of practical experience and promoting sustainable development are what our track record is based on

Our employees’ experience helps managers and teams to keep on developing and improving We’re always ready to help, with both strategic challenges and matters arising in day-to-day business operations

Our accounting, controlling, IT and legal/personnel experts offer the highest level of services, relieving entrepreneurs of that burden so that they can concentrate on what is essential

• What you're looking for Your business model is scalable; you have a focus on results, and are highly motivated We would be happy to work with you We value open communications based on facts

The most important thing we expect is belief in individual entrepreneurship We look for teams that are a good fit with us and enjoy taking on a shared idea with full commitment and making it successful

Invested since: 2012 Investment stage: Seed Founded by: Andreas Jacobi, André Schnitzler Invested since: 2016 Investment stage: Restaurant The Aura restaurant in Cologne-Rodenkirchen is one of the best restaurants and addresses in Cologne and the surrounding area International haute cuisine and seasonal dishes are served in a comfortable, attractive ambience with a terrific view of the Rhine and an atmosphere of absolute peace and quiet

Invested since:  2008 Investment stage:  Growth Founded by:  Jan Becker Co-investors:  Index Growth The two web portals C-date and B2 combine casual dating with normal online dating for almost 40 million users around the world Their product offerings are directed at all age groups and life circumstances, bringing people together

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Invested since: 2014 Investment stage: Seed Founded by: Andreas v Maltzan Co-investors: HTGF With www kochrezepte de (“cooking recipes”) and www kochchamps de (“champion cooks”) and multiple apps, FooBoo’s concern is people with a passion and love for cooking With thousands of recipes and the cooking courses it provides, the website is addressed to the epicures and hedonists of this world

Invested since: 2011 Investment stage: Mature Co-investors: SK Management, Hartmuth Jung The Global Group is one of the leading full-service marketing providers of integrated customer and prospect management in the German-speaking countries It provides management of cross-channel customer and prospect campaigns for performance-driven exploitation of identified sales potentials in the B2C and B2B area

Invested since: 2014 Investment stage: Seed Founded by: Jérôme Glozbach Co-investors: ART + COM Across the globe, the HOCCER Messenger fulfills the highest demands for data security and is thus exceptionally well-suited to fast, secure data exchanges, in particular with closed groups of users who have a demanding awareness of security HOCCER is a multi-time test winner

Invested since: 2012 Investment stage: Growth Founded by: Andreas Jacobi, André Schnitzler Co-investors: HTGF, Voyager, Wellen&Nöthen Make TV re-invents production workflows that center on “live reporting ” The use of a proprietary technology enables discovery, acquisition, production and distribution of video contents in real-time, with no latency Producers around the world, using their own Live Video cloud, can access live content and incorporate it into their live productions

Invested since: 2011 Investment stage: Seed Founded by: Sylvia Kollek, Robert Baues merkando offers shopping systems for easy integration and artist, fan and corporate websites Operators are offered full-service online webshops, all the way up through warehouse logistics and shipment