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Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Overview

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group is a family-owned German holding company with a global presence across science, education, consumer publishing, and news media, which is also active in venture and growth investing through various subsidiaries and as a limited partner in venture capital funds.

Year Founded

1971

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
bettermarksJun 2013VC RoundCo-investor
Frontiers MediaMar 2013Private EquityCo-investor
ToonsutraFeb 2025SeedLead

Key People

Katharina Neubert

Managing Director AI Hub, SVP Strategy & Investments

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Investment Activity

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2021
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2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Holtzbrinck Publishing Group based?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

When was Holtzbrinck Publishing Group founded?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group was founded in 1971.

How many portfolio companies does Holtzbrinck Publishing Group have?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include bettermarks, Frontiers Media, Toonsutra.

What was Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's most recent investment shown here?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Toonsutra in 2025.

What sectors does Holtzbrinck Publishing Group focus on?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does Holtzbrinck Publishing Group focus on?

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersStuttgart
Year Founded1971

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