Rouven Westphal

Provides software solutions for network infrastructure, communication, collaboration, protection, security, high availability, and virtualization

Provides e-business software solutions

Functions as a College/University

HPV is a venture capital investment manager focused on technology-related industries, following a hands-on investment approach. The firm invests in the software, web services and cleantech sectors throughout Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries, as well as in Israel. The firm targets innovative early-stage and expansion-phase companies with the potential to become global leaders in their market segment. HPV's investment criteria include an experienced management team, a distinctive product or service providing a durable and sustainable customer benefit, and the potential for an international roll-out, especially in the US market. The firm invests EUR 500 thousand to 10 million, generally in the form of equity. The firm supports their portfolio companies through a wide variety of services, including IT-equipped incubator space, business advisory, partnerships and network development. They hire third-party providers of professional services such as recruiting and design-led innovation consultancy. Their goal is to support young entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into marketable products. In 2008 HPV launched a pan-African venture capital fund co-sponsored by MAN Ferrostaal AG, a division of the Munich-based MAN AG group (FR: MAN). MAN Ferrostaal provides industrial services and is a key player in alternative energy. Based in Stellenbosch near Cape Town, the fund focuses on pre-profit innovative African companies in the technology industry and in industrial sectors such as heavy engineering, automotive and green technology, with an emphasis on social entrepreneurship.

Provides data processing and storage services

Develops database analytics software for ware housing

Designs, manufactures and markets lamps and lighting systems worldwide

HPC Germany is an active, long-term manager which analyzes the relevant markets and utilizes their network to identify new investment opportunities. They manage indirect (fund) and direct investments considering key performance indicators with regard to performance and capital deployment. The firm’s investment committee makes investment decisions.

Operates as enterprise software company