Investments
82Portfolio Exits
18Funds
5About Target Partners
Target Partners invests in young technology companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Through its personal commitment, a global network and our deep experience as entrepreneurs, managers and venture capital investors, the firm supports people in building a great company.

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Latest Target Partners News
Sep 13, 2023
Target Partners with Philanthropic Jewelry Brand Kendra Scott September 13, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT By Adam Blair Target has entered a long-term partnership with Kendra Scott to launch an exclusive collection and dedicated shopping experience. Debuting on Oct. 22, 2023, the collection will feature more than 200 newly designed jewelry and accessories items at prices starting at $15, with the majority of items priced under $40. The collection will be available online and via the Target app and, in select stores, at a dedicated Kendra Scott at Target experience within the jewelry and accessories department that will feature branding, styling mirrors and more. Target stores in Edina, Minn., Katy, Texas and Austin Arboretum in Texas will be flagship locations for the partnership, offering expanded assortments and experiences. Kendra Scott is known for creating communities and for making philanthropy an integral part of its operations. “We partnered with Target as they have a strong presence in our local communities, the place that matters the most to us,” said Kendra Scott, Founder, Executive Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer at Kendra Scott in a statement. “Together, we’re introducing a quality, style-forward collection and celebrating both brands’ shared commitment to our communities.” “Target is known for democratizing style, and I’m so proud of how our strategic partnership with Kendra Scott builds on that legacy of making great design accessible to all,” said Jill Sando, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at Target in a statement. Advertisement
Target Partners Investments
82 Investments
Target Partners has made 82 investments. Their latest investment was in Dedrone as part of their Series E - II on July 7, 2022.

Target Partners Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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7/13/2022 | Series E - II | Dedrone | $30M | No | AQTON, Axon, Felicis, Menlo Ventures, Target Partners, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | 3 |
12/17/2021 | Series E | Dedrone | $30.5M | No | 15 | |
12/7/2021 | Unattributed VC | NavVis | $28.1M | No | 3 | |
10/6/2021 | Series D | |||||
3/29/2021 | Series B |
Date | 7/13/2022 | 12/17/2021 | 12/7/2021 | 10/6/2021 | 3/29/2021 |
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Round | Series E - II | Series E | Unattributed VC | Series D | Series B |
Company | Dedrone | Dedrone | NavVis | ||
Amount | $30M | $30.5M | $28.1M | ||
New? | No | No | No | ||
Co-Investors | AQTON, Axon, Felicis, Menlo Ventures, Target Partners, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | ||||
Sources | 3 | 15 | 3 |
Target Partners Portfolio Exits
18 Portfolio Exits
Target Partners has 18 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Tado on January 18, 2022.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
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1/18/2022 | Acq - Pending | 1 | |||
8/5/2021 | Acquired | 3 | |||
7/26/2021 | Acquired | 2 | |||
Date | 1/18/2022 | 8/5/2021 | 7/26/2021 | ||
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Exit | Acq - Pending | Acquired | Acquired | ||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Acquirer | |||||
Sources | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Target Partners Fund History
5 Fund Histories
Target Partners has 5 funds, including Target Partners Fund II.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
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4/28/2009 | Target Partners Fund II | Early-Stage Venture Capital | Closed | $165.64M | 1 |
5/30/2001 | Target Partners Executive Fund I | ||||
5/3/2001 | Target Partners Fund I | ||||
12/31/2000 | Technology DZ Venture Capital Fund I | ||||
Target Partners Fund III |
Closing Date | 4/28/2009 | 5/30/2001 | 5/3/2001 | 12/31/2000 | |
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Fund | Target Partners Fund II | Target Partners Executive Fund I | Target Partners Fund I | Technology DZ Venture Capital Fund I | Target Partners Fund III |
Fund Type | Early-Stage Venture Capital | ||||
Status | Closed | ||||
Amount | $165.64M | ||||
Sources | 1 |
Target Partners Team
4 Team Members
Target Partners has 4 team members, including , .
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Waldemar Jantz | Founder | Current | |
Name | Waldemar Jantz | |||
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Work History | ||||
Title | Founder | |||
Status | Current |