Venture Capital

We invest in the workplace of the future

Haufe Group Ventures invests in early-stage B2B startups with a focus on worktech.

As a corporate venture capital firm, we make fast decisions, think like entrepreneurs, and support our startup teams on an equal footing – providing capital, expertise, networks, and honest feedback.

What we
offer
founders
Pre-Seed & Seed

We support the stages where ideas become companies.

~€500K

Flexibility in investing, either alone or together with other investors.

> 2,500 Experts

in-house experts across Haufe Group for knowledge exchange.

Active support, not sideline spectating.

Capital is just the beginning. Partnership makes the difference. We say what we think, we keep our promises, and we remain committed – as a partner who thinks ahead, supports, and opens doors.

Hands-on insights from everyday work life

We connect our portfolio companies with experts from Haufe Group who work with real business challenges every day. This way, real-world expertise is incorporated into product decisions, priorities, and business models.

One team. A wide range of expertise.

Haufe Group Ventures is more than just an investment team. We bring together operational and strategic expertise from a variety of disciplines, ranging from enterprise consulting and startup CFO roles to venture building. This means founders not only receive capital, but also a team that actively contributes.

A partnership with integrity.

As part of a family-owned business, we invest for the long term - with an entrepreneurial mindset. We remain approachable when things get complex, and we stay involved even when decisions get tough. Because real partnership doesn't prove itself in easy situations.

What
drives us

The world of work is changing. We're looking for teams that solve real problems, open up new markets, and are built to grow for the long haul.

Fewer workers. Higher demands.

Demographic change and a shortage of skilled employees are compounded by shifting values – companies must do more with less. We invest in digital solutions that address exactly this: automation, reskilling, knowledge management, and cultural transformation. Scalable, effective, and close to the businesses that need it most.

More regulation. More opportunity.

Europe is regulating – and that's creating markets. From ESG to supply chains to AI governance: Compliance is becoming a strategic area of investment. At the same time, pressure is growing to reduce digital dependencies on non-European platforms. We invest in RegTech, ESG, and governance solutions that turn mandatory requirements into real competitive advantages – smart, scalable, and built to last.

New technology. Real impact.

Small and medium-sized businesses are under pressure and looking for solutions that actually work. We invest in solutions that bring AI and automation directly into core processes: HR, finance, compliance, procurement. No large-scale implementation projects, but tangible, measurable results. We look for platforms that don't operate as standalone solutions, but integrate seamlessly into existing systems – and make them better.

OUR
 Investments

We don’t just invest in startups – we invest in people. Our goal is to partner with strong founders and actively shape the future of work.

Flexible employee benefits

The HR tech startup aims to offer an all-in-one employee benefits platform that minimizes administrative effort for employers and maximizes flexibility for employees.

Tender automation

Booma AI supports logistics companies with their tendering processes by automatically extracting requirements from tender documents and ensuring correct responses.

Identity protection and data security

CyberDesk’s software solution gives companies full visibility and control over access rights to sensitive data across systems – covering employees, applications, and automated systems alike. This enables them to implement internal controls efficiently and reduce risks in daily operations.

Medical training platform

Doctorflix offers mandatory professional development programs, fully digitally and on demand. The platform is free for healthcare professionals.

Closing the pension gap

DYNO offers a digital, commission-free insurance plan for corporate retirement savings. Employees benefit from higher retirement income and employers gain access to intuitive administration software.

Indirect procurement software

Hivebuy simplifies recurring purchasing processes. The solution helps companies organize their orders and gain greater visibility into spending – whether it's services, software, or hardware.

Corporate video platform

Mozaik makes creating high-quality video content for companies simple, fast, and fun – from planning and editing to final approval.

Legally compliant business travel

rhome combines compliance and mobility management, helping companies build efficient workflows for business trips, workations, and assignments.

Making sustainability measurable

Squake’s technology platform delivers precise emissions calculations for business travel and supply chains. Its proprietary Carbon Verification Protocol keeps data fully auditable – helping companies meet growing ESG requirements with ease.

Sales automation

Syntinels is a software solution that helps companies create personalized outreach messages based on sales triggers – addressing the individual needs of potential new customers.

Identity protection and data security

CyberDesk’s software solution gives companies full visibility and control over access rights to sensitive data across systems – covering employees, applications, and automated systems alike. This enables them to implement internal controls efficiently and reduce risks in daily operations.

Making sustainability measurable

Squake’s technology platform delivers precise emissions calculations for business travel and supply chains. Its proprietary Carbon Verification Protocol keeps data fully auditable – helping companies meet growing ESG requirements with ease.

Sales automation

Syntinels is a software solution that helps companies create personalized outreach messages based on sales triggers – addressing the individual needs of potential new customers.

Tender automation

Booma AI supports logistics companies with their tendering processes by automatically extracting requirements from tender documents and ensuring correct responses.

Medical training platform

Doctorflix offers mandatory professional development programs, fully digitally and on demand. The platform is free for healthcare professionals.

Flexible employee benefits

The HR tech startup aims to offer an all-in-one employee benefits platform that minimizes administrative effort for employers and maximizes flexibility for employees.

Closing the pension gap

DYNO offers a digital, commission-free insurance plan for corporate retirement savings. Employees benefit from higher retirement income and employers gain access to intuitive administration software.

Corporate video platform

Mozaik makes creating high-quality video content for companies simple, fast, and fun – from planning and editing to final approval.

Indirect procurement software

Hivebuy simplifies recurring purchasing processes. The solution helps companies organize their orders and gain greater visibility into spending – whether it's services, software, or hardware.

Legally compliant business travel

rhome combines compliance and mobility management, helping companies build efficient workflows for business trips, workations, and assignments.

Past investments

Predictive machine maintenance

Office furniture rental

What our partners say.

Our collaboration is built on trust, honesty, and a hands-on approach – with startup teams, co-investors, and partners across our ecosystem.

“For us, Haufe Group Ventures is an exceptionally strong co-investor. The combination of deep expertise in corporate services and worktech and its partnership-oriented approach makes this CVC a real asset in any funding round.”

Jan Sessenhausen

partner and co-investor

“Throughout our entire journey, Haufe Group Ventures was a highly reliable partner that had a true entrepreneurial mindset. Beyond supporting us in scaling our business model, the team stayed closely by our side throughout the exit process, too. We particularly valued the honest sparring and constructive collaboration. Especially during challenging phases, it's invaluable to have a partner who supports you with a solution-oriented approach and as a true peer.”

Lisa Marie Bräutigam

founder of nuwo

“What really won us over was the integrity in how we worked together. Alongside strategic and operational support, we found Haufe Group Ventures to be a fair, transparent, and long-term-oriented investor – something that is far from a given in the VC world.”

Bettina Fischer

 founder of Hivebuy

“Haufe Group Ventures combines the strategic value-add from Haufe Group with the speed and leanness of a traditional VC. This combination of corporate access and entrepreneurial agility is particularly valuable to us.”

Friedrich Villhauer

founder of Become1

Rooted in Haufe Group. Experienced in change.

Alongside Haufe Group Ventures, well-known brands such as Haufe, Haufe Akademie and Lexware are also part of Haufe Group. As one of the leading B2B providers of integrated business and workplace solutions, this Freiburg-based family-owned company supports over one million customers across the DACH region, from the self-employed to DAX 40 companies.

Get to know Haufe Group

Your contacts

Claudius Ebert

Investment Analyst

Cedrik Trappen

Investment Manager

Jasper Roll

Managing Director

Claudius Ebert

Investment Analyst

Cedrik Trappen

Investment Manager

Jasper Roll

Managing Director

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