Next Media Accelerator

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Investor type

VC / Angel

Founded

2015

AUM

$10 M

Location

Hamburg, Germany

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Middle East Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 27 May, 2026

Profile

Next Media Accelerator, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading pan-European startup program focused on innovation in media and marketing. The firm was established by several independent partners and is managed by Nico Lumma and Christoph Hüning, both seasoned professionals in the digital media and startup ecosystem. They have built a strong network of startups, media partners, venture capitalists, and investors, making them a premier hub for startup-driven innovation.

The accelerator invests in early-stage tech startups, particularly in sectors like media, marketing, enterprise applications, and software-as-a-service. They have supported over 80 startups across Europe, Israel, and the US, connecting them with the German-speaking media industry. The firm is known for its venture clienting model, helping corporates work with startups without direct investment. Their focus is on delivering better software solutions through startups, leveraging their extensive network and experience.

Notable investments include Twitch - a live streaming platform, Contentflow - a live video streaming service, and Spectrm - a conversational marketing platform. The firm has been part of initiatives like STADIEM and Media Futures, further solidifying its role in fostering digital innovation across Europe.

Industry

HealthTech Music Technology Travel Sports/SportsTech Software Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fashion/Beauty E-commerce/Marketplace HRTech

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Nico Lumma Managing Partner
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Christoph Huning Managing Partner
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FAQs about Next Media Accelerator

Next Media Accelerator is a venture capital firm that also operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Next Media Accelerator is located in Hamburg, Germany.
Next Media Accelerator was founded in 2015.
Next Media Accelerator invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Music, Technology, Travel, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fashion/Beauty, E-commerce/Marketplace, HRTech.
Next Media Accelerator invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia.
Next Media Accelerator invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Next Media Accelerator usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Next Media Accelerator has around $10m assets under management.
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