HOWZAT Partners
VC
2006
$300 M
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Profile
HOWZAT Partners is a microventure capital firm based in Luxembourg, founded in 2006 by David Soskin and Hugo Burge. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage digital businesses, focusing on sectors such as internet, digital media, and e-commerce. HOWZAT Partners seeks out companies with high potential, emphasizing the "HOWZAT" factor, which signifies excitement and timing in business opportunities. They typically invest between $1-5 million in 2-6 deals per year.
In addition to providing capital, HOWZAT Partners offers strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. The team brings extensive expertise in online marketing, product development, and business modeling. The firm has made 51 investments and achieved 8 portfolio exits, with notable investments in the vacation and short-term rental industries. HOWZAT Partners operates with a small team of fewer than 25 employees and has its headquarters in Luxembourg City, with a presence in London.
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HOWZAT Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Travel
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$150 M
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January 2013
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HOWZAT Fund Four
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Travel
Energy
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$120 M
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September 2020
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