Max Niederhofer
VCPartner, Heartcore Capital
European consumer VC investing in travel and happiness
Austin, TX3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
ConsumerMarketplacesAIClimate
Background
Max Niederhofer is a Partner at Heartcore Capital based in Austin, Texas, having invested in seed and Series A consumer tech companies in Europe for over 15 years. His portfolio companies in travel alone collectively do over $8 billion in annual bookings, with investments in GetYourGuide, TravelPerk, Fora Travel, Roadsurfer, Byway Travel, and Onefinestay. He is an outspoken critic of the institutional VC model and advocate for founder-first venture.
Investment Thesis
Consumer tech companies in Europe, with particular depth in travel, experiences, and happiness-oriented products.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
ConsumerMarketplacesAIClimate
Based in: Austin, TX (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026