pd ventures

About The Fund

Pd ventures operates as the corporate venture capital arm of Mediengruppe Pressedruck, an influential media group based in Augsburg, Germany. Established in 2009, the fund is dedicated to investing in media-related businesses with a focus on web services, internet, and mobile applications. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies with innovative business models and strong growth potential, supporting the goal of forming independent brands that have the capacity to disrupt markets on a national or international scale. Rather than merely acting as a provider of financial capital, pd ventures strategically deploys its resources to foster synergies within the extensive Mediengruppe Pressedruck network. The fund leverages a wealth of connections, including a network of portfolio companies, co-investors, and experts from the media, technology, and startup realms to collaborate closely with founding teams. They work together on developing exciting ideas and nurturing them through the stages towards successful company establishment. Moreover, pd ventures specializes in expansion, MBO/LBO, and acquisitions. Their expertise in equity investments allows them to partner effectively with high-innovation firms and contribute more than just capital. The fund has a history of involvement with companies like AX Semantics, a leader in automated text generation using its own programming language ATML3, Ryte, an award-winning, fast-growing SaaS firm focused on website optimization and user experience, and Lingoda, one of the premier online language schools offering courses in several languages to a global student base. These collaborations highlight pd ventures' commitment to fostering technological advancement and educational accessibility.