About

Our investment focus is on digital businesses in the fields of Science, Education and Content which is grounded in deep market understanding and strong domain expertise. With offices in Munich, London and Boston we follow a global approach and back convincing business models with our experience, network and background aiming for the next level of growth.

Partnering with the founders and management teams of our companies is key for us. We regularly work closely together and support with strategic and operational advice. The joint goal is to ensure operational success and to create economic value. ​

As an investor we are rigorous regarding our investment fields, but flexible on the transaction size and the shareholding in the company. We invest in startups which have already achieved proof-of-concept, support later stage companies with growth capital and acquire profitable businesses with the potential to be leaders in their domestic or international market. Selected investments into dedicated and outperforming funds complement our investment strategy.

Digital Science

Digital Science

DimensionsResearch citation databaseCC TechnologyCloud-based grant application & management softwareGigantumData Science platform for collaborative research teamsRipetaSoftware to enhance reproducabiity levels of research outputWritefullAI driven natural English language platform for research authorsAltmetricAlternative metric tracking for academic researchfigshareDigital data repository for researchers and institutionsSymplecticModern Research Information Management System for institutionsÜberResearchResearch funding analytics platformOverleafLaTeX and Rich Text collaborative writing and publishing toolReadCubeSmart reference manager and publisher content servicesBioRAFTEnterprise safety, compliance and training software for researchLabguru - Electronic Lab NotebookLab management software for documentation and inventory controlTetraScienceInternet-of-Things platform connecting scientific equipment to the webTranscripticRobotic cloud laboratory for life sciencesIFI ClaimsLeading supplier of patent data in the research and healthcare sectors

Digital Education

AmbossLearning platform of high-quality medical contentbettermarksAdaptive learning with interactive maths booksLecturioVideo-based online learning platformFounders FactoryLondon based incubator & acceleratorGSVSan Francisco/Chicago based EdTech Venture FundKaizenEducation fund investing in India and South East AsiaRethink EducationEdTech VC fund investing in early- and growth-rounds

Digital Content

gutefrage.netInstant advice across all verticalsNetDoktor.deHealth information from professionals for patientsepubliSelf-publishing platformneobooksSelf-publishing platformmed1Patients help patients in Germany’s largest health communitypflege.deInformation and services platform for senior careSavings UnitedGlobal couponing playerSearchmetricsSEO and content marketing analysis software

Team

Julian
Oei
Chief Executive Officer

Julian Oei

Chief Executive Officer
julian.oei(whatareyoulookingat)holtzbrinck.com

Julian is CEO at Holtzbrinck Digital and Executive Vice President for Group Strategy and M&A at Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. In his role he is responsible for the group’s acquisition strategy, corporate development program, business intelligence and VC Fund investments. As a Group EVP he is part of the extended group management. Before joining Holtzbrinck, Julian worked for 10 years in Investment Banking and Strategy Consulting. He is married and father of three daughters.

Julius
Jürging
Director Digital & Investments

Julius Jürging

Director Digital & Investments
julius.juerging(whatareyoulookingat)holtzbrinck.com

Julius is Director Digital & Investments at Holtzbrinck Digital and focuses on investments in educational technology and science. He globally sources opportunities and is also active in portfolio management.

Prior to Holtzbrinck Digital, Julius gained experience at Zalora, a Rocket Internet Company in Southeast Asia and at the VC fund BDMI. Julius completed his bachelor studies in Business Administration at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München and graduated with a Master degree in Digital Business from IE Business School Madrid.

Apart from technology, Julius loves to travel the world and spends his leisure time at the lakes & mountains around Munich.

Marc-Orell
Dedorath
Financial Manager

Marc-Orell Dedorath

Financial Manager
marc-orell.dedorath(whatareyoulookingat)holtzbrinck.com

Marc-Orell is Financial Manager at Holtzbrinck Digital and is responsible for the portfolio-wide management reporting and performance analysis. He also works closely with the Investment Management Team and provides support on due diligence projects.

He first joined Holtzbrinck in 2014 and worked in the Group finance team of Macmillan Science and Education during the due diligence phase for the merger with Springer (today Springer Nature). Prior to joining Holtzbrinck Digital, Marc-Orell worked for Capgemini Consulting in the Corporate Excellence & Transformation team in Paris. Marc-Orell studied International Management at ESB Business School in Reutlingen and IÉSEG School of Management in Paris.

Marc-Orell loves travelling across Europe and enjoys good food, either cooked by himself or in restaurants. In his spare time, he likes to play tennis.

Stefanie
Salomon
Team Assistant

Stefanie Salomon

Team Assistant
+49 (0)711-2150 228 stefanie.salomon(whatareyoulookingat)holtzbrinck.com

Contact

Phone:  +49 (0)711-2150 228
or
stefanie.salomon@holtzbrinck.com 

Salvatorplatz 3
80333 Munich, DE

London, UK
Boston, US

Jobs:

We are looking for:

  • Segments: Science, Education, Content
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable business
  • Early stage investments with proof-of-concept and first revenues
  • Later stage businesses with strong growth perspective
  • Majority acquisitions of profitable businesses

Please get in touch:
Dealflow@holtzbrinck.com