Matthias Hilpert
Description
Matthias Hilpert is a seasoned German investor and the CEO of MH2 Capital, a private investment company he established in 2017. Based in Berlin, MH2 Capital is dedicated to early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds within the technology sector. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes identifying disruptive business models and supporting exceptional founding teams, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to facilitate growth.
MH2 Capital adopts a hands-on approach, aiming to empower its portfolio companies to scale and realize their full potential. They actively seek innovative solutions poised to significantly impact their respective markets. Hilpert leverages his extensive background in media and digital businesses, including his tenure at Axel Springer, to provide valuable insights to the startups he backs. This blend of operational experience and a keen understanding of market trends positions MH2 Capital as a strategic partner rather than merely a financial provider.
The portfolio of MH2 Capital, alongside Matthias Hilpert's personal angel investments, features several highly successful German and international startups. For example, Hilpert was an early supporter of GetYourGuide, a prominent online travel booking platform. MH2 Capital has also been an early investor in companies such as Sennder, a digital freight forwarder, Everphone, a device-as-a-service provider, and HiveMQ, an enterprise IoT messaging platform. Since its inception in 2017, MH2 Capital has participated in over a dozen investments, showcasing a consistent commitment to fostering the German startup ecosystem.
While specific typical check sizes for MH2 Capital are not publicly disclosed, their consistent participation in significant seed and early Series A rounds of well-capitalized companies indicates a meaningful contribution to initial funding rounds, aligning with the typical range for early-stage tech investors in Germany. Their focus remains on forging long-term partnerships with visionary founders.
Investor Profile
Matthias Hilpert has backed more than 33 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
Stage Focus
- Seed (61%)
- Series A (18%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
Country Focus
- Germany (58%)
- United Kingdom (15%)
- United States (9%)
- Luxembourg (6%)
- Ghana (3%)
- Italy (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Austria (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- B2b
- Developer Platform
- Developer Apis
- E-commerce Platforms
- Enterprise Software
- Health Care
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