About PAPA OSCAR Ventures
PAPA OSCAR Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. As of Dec 2021, PAPA OSCAR Ventures has invested in 15 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Consumer and Consumer Goods. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of 6pmseason Overall, PAPA OSCAR Ventures portfolio has seen 2 IPOs and 3 acquisitions including key companies like Amazon, Zalando and Saks Fifth Avenue. PAPA OSCAR Ventures has team of 7 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
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PAPA OSCAR Ventures' List of Top Investments
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has a portfolio of 15 companies. Their most notable investmentis in 6pmseasonTheir portfolio spans across Germany and United States. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, Consumer Goods and 1 other sectors, across stages such as Series A stage. Here is the list of top investments by PAPA OSCAR Ventures:
1. Amazon
Online marketplace and cloud computing provider. It provides a platform for purchasing diverse goods, from digital media and devices to apparel and food items. The platform offers options such as subscription services, digital content, and various shopping programs. It also facilitates transactions through different payment methods and gift options.
Key facts about Amazon
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Employee Count: 780,710 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, equitywestsecurities.com and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 22, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Zalando
Online retailer of apparel, shoes, and fashion accessories for consumers. It provides a selection of clothing, footwear, and related items. The business caters to individuals seeking various styles and trends. It offers products through its online platform.
Key facts about Zalando
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $191M
- Employee Count: 12,453 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: USM, Access Industries and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 13, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Online retailer of apparel, accessories, beauty products, and home goods. It provides a curated selection of designer fashion and related merchandise. The business offers various departments, including women’s, men’s, kids, and home. It also provides services such as gift cards, style advice, and alterations.
Key facts about Saks Fifth Avenue
- Founded Year: 1867
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $500M
- Investors: Insight Partners, STORY3 Capital Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Apr 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Brands4friends is an online shopping platform using flash sales. The product catalog includes clothing, fashion accessories, electronics, beauty, home improvement and baby care products. They provide limited-quantity sales for limited time periods.
Key facts about Brands4friends
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acqui-Hired
- Total Funding till date: $12.9M
- Employee Count: 41 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Tengelmann Ventures, 10x Group and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 26, 2008, $*****
Galeria Kaufhof is a chain of omnichannel department stores offering products in categories such as fashion, consumer electronics, sports, stationery etc. It offers products from brands such as Chanel, Calvin Klein, Smoby, Tissot etc. It operates more than 100 branches along with its website and mobile app in Germany and Belgium. It was acquired by Hudson's Bay Company, a Canadian department store company from METRO AG in Oct 2015.
Key facts about Galeria Kaufhof
- Founded Year: 1879
- Location: Cologne (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 3,269 as on Aug 03, 2025
- Investors: PAPA OSCAR Ventures and SIGNA
- Highlight: Acquired
PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has invested in 15 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in 6pmseason.PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Investments by Stage
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has made 1 investment in Series A stage.PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Investments by Sector
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 11 Consumer (B2C) companies, 8 Tech companies and 1 Marketplace company.PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Investments by Geography
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has made most investments in Germany (1).PAPA OSCAR Ventures' recent investments
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by PAPA OSCAR Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Dec 15, 2021 | Germany | Series A | 8390 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Portfolio
2 of PAPA OSCAR Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Zalando got listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA), in Jan 2014 and Amazon got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $382M.Here are PAPA OSCAR Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 10, 2014 | - | - | 5523 | |
May 15, 1997 | - | - | 7395 |
Acquired companies in PAPA OSCAR Ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from PAPA OSCAR Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Brands4friends in Sep 2019 by Regent for $*****.Here are PAPA OSCAR Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 03, 2019 | - | - | 6165 | |
Jun 11, 2019 | - | - | 9679 | |
Apr 25, 1990 | - | - | 6876 |
Team profile of PAPA OSCAR Ventures
PAPA OSCAR Ventures has a team of 7 members including 4 Partners and 1 Principal located in Germany. PAPA OSCAR Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in PAPA OSCAR Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Bad Vilbel | - | - | |
Partner | Frankfurt Am Main | - | ||
Partner | Frankfurt | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Aschaffenburg | - |
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