HW Capital GmbH

Overview

HW Capital GmbH is a private investment firm based in Munich, Germany, co-founded by Robert Haselsteiner and Marcus Wolsdorf. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, providing capital to entrepreneurs in the financial services and technology sectors. HW Capital aims to support innovative companies that challenge existing market structures, leveraging the founders' extensive experience in the industry. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying and nurturing promising startups, particularly in the FinTech and Internet industries. HW Capital seeks to partner with strong entrepreneurial management teams that demonstrate a clear vision and commitment to sustainable growth. The firm emphasizes active engagement with portfolio companies to drive value creation and ensure fair distribution among all stakeholders. HW Capital's track record includes the successful co-founding of Interhyp AG, Germany's largest independent mortgage distributor, in 1999. The company went public in 2005 and was acquired by ING Groep in 2008. After exiting Interhyp in 2013, Haselsteiner and Wolsdorf have selectively invested in young companies, applying their expertise to support and scale innovative ventures. Additionally, they operate the Finanztip Stiftung, Germany's most widely used financial advice platform for private customers, underlining their commitment to financial education and empowerment.

Investment Focus

• Strong entrepreneurial management teams
• Clear vision for sustainable growth
• Commitment to value creation and fair stakeholder distribution

Portfolio Companies