Axel Springer's venture capital arm, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, focuses on investing in innovative and disruptive digital business models that are strategically relevant to Axel Springer's core digital businesses, including classified ad portals, marketplaces, and media. Their strategy involves primarily co-investing in Seed and Series A-stage companies with demonstrated traction, and also making pre-seed investments through HEARTFELT_ (formerly APX) and investing in other venture capital funds.
Portfolio
2
Fund Size
—
Top Stage
Series C
Last 12 Mo
0
Stage Distribution
Portfolio
2 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozy Media | Series C | $35M | Jan 2019 |
| Zumper | Series C | $46M | Sep 2018 |
Top Co-Investors
Dawn Capital1 shared
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers1 shared
Breyer Capital1 shared
Goodwater Capital1 shared
Xfund1 shared
Last updated: 3 March 2026