HOWZAT Partners

About The Fund

HOWZAT Partners is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg that specializes in equity investments across various stages, including seed, incubation, early-stage, and later-stage ventures. They focus on sectors such as software (including web marketplaces and SaaS), media, education, fintech and financial services, food and beverage, logistics and distribution, and mobile. They believe in the transformative power of the internet and pursue opportunities that have the potential to create a significant impact in their respective domains, often referred to as the 'HOWZAT factor,' which reflects a moment of exhilarating success in cricket analogous to the ventures they aim to invest in. The partners at HOWZAT carry a passion for the internet and lever databases having successfully grown their own digital businesses, they have raised funds to support high-potential companies in the digital sector. They describe themselves as selective investors, looking for outstanding early-stage companies with evidence of real traction where they can contribute value and supplement the skills of the talented teams they support. Testimonials on their website highlight the value they've provided in terms of partnership, advice, networking, and operational support to their investments such as Loyalty Bay, Spotahome, Academia.edu, Trivago, and Trusted Places. They emphasize their hands-on approach, offering help that ranges from online marketing to product development and business modeling. HOWZAT's portfolio covers a wide range of industries, indicating their flexibility and interest in diverse digital business models that align with their investment thesis.