HTGF backs recreation booking platform Bookingkit

The new backers included Intermedia, the investment arm of media group Medien Union.

Business angel Robert Kabs, who was also part of the company's seed round alongside HTGF in January 2015, also recommitted.

The startup plans to further expand in its existing markets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It claims to have increased its customer base fivefold in the last 12 months.

Company
Founded in 2014 by Christoph Kruse and Lukas Hempel, Bookingkit's software provides leisure businesses with a digital booking platform. Companies are able to sell, promote and administrate their services via the platform, which can be used in conjunction with their existing websites. Users include cookery schools, city tours and yoga studios. Bookingkit is active in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

People
High-Tech Gründerfonds – Tanja Emmerling (investment manager).
Bookingkit – Christoph Kruse, Lukas Hempe (founders).

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