Profile

Oskar Hartmann

Location: Europe

Oscar Hartmann is a venture capitalist and experienced business angel with an investment portfolio of over 100 companies, more than 20 non-profit organizations, and 14 unicorns.

NUMBER

#40

Xs

289

Investments

63

Exits

14
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Unicorns
Overview
About Oskar Hartmann
Number of Portfolio Companies 8
Location Europe

Serial Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Venture Capitalist

Oskar Hartmann, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the founder of Hartmann Holdings, which has launched over 100 brands and achieved 14 unicorns. He holds a world record in rowing and is an avid cyclist. Oskar’s ventures, including AUTO1, FLASCHENPOST, and CARS24, have a collective capitalization of over $5B. He also established the World Entrepreneurship Leadership Foundation (WELF) to support entrepreneurs.

A global citizen, he speaks English, German, and Russian, and aims to help founders realize their dreams. A veteran unicorn angel investor with over 100 companies, 20+ nonprofits, and 14 unicorns in his investment portfolio. Oskar has founded 5 companies in Germany and CEE, achieving 3 successful exits, and initiated a charitable foundation focused on children’s education. His mission is to build the world’s first community of top global business angels, helping them diversify risks and expedite liquidity returns.

Professional Summary

Prolific entrepreneur and investor with an extensive portfolio spanning multiple industries and continents. With over 62 investments and leadership roles in numerous companies, I have demonstrated exceptional skill in identifying and nurturing innovative businesses across technology, retail, real estate, and financial sectors.

 

Key Achievements

– 130x Angel Investor

– Invested in 14 unicorns

– Founder of Hartmann Holdings, launching over 100 brands

– Actively investing and seeking new investment opportunities

– World record holder in rowing

 

Education

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Diplom, International Management

2004 – 2008
https://www.whu.edu/

 

University of Hawai‘i – Shidler College of Business

MBA, EntrepreneurshipMBA, Entrepreneurship

2006 – 2007

http://shidler.hawaii.edu/

 

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Exchange Semester, International ManagementExchange Semester, International Management

2006 – 2006

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/

 

Notable Leadership Positions

Founder & President, Hartmann Holdings

https://hartmannholdings.com/

 

Co-Founder, Aktivo

https://aktivo.ru/

Co-Founder, Simile Venture Partners

https://simileventure.com/

 

Founding Investor,

EterniTeam

https://www.eterniteam.de/

Board Member, June Homes

https://junehomes.com/

 

Board Member, Alfa Bank

– Co-Founder, Multiple Ventures (including KupiBonus, Factory Market, CarFix, Larix, Privat Trade)

https://alfabank.ru/

 

Investment Portfolio Highlights

Selected Investments

Salary Book

Send App

OniGO

Tiggy

Flink

Cloud Retail

Impress

Foodza

June Homes

Car Next Door

 

Investment Focus

Primary Investor Type: Angel Investor

Investment Status: Actively Seeking New Investments

Key Industries: 

  – Internet Retail

  – Business/Productivity Software

  – Real Estate Services

  – Automotive

  – Social/Platform Software

 

Corporate Office

Müllheim

Baden-Württemberg

Germany

 

Professional Affiliations

– YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) Member

– Founder, Angels Forum

 

Professional Network

LinkedIn Connections: 500+

– Professional Followers: 15,062 followers

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$5M
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$1 060M
75
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