Companisto

What is Companisto?

Companisto is an equity crowdinvesting platform for startups, based in Berlin, Germany, and founded by David Rhotert and Tamo Zwinge in June 2012. They enable investors to participate in the funding of companies with an investment of their choice, sharing profits and increases in value of the startup or property.

They offer investments from as low as €250 and cater to financially strong investors who might invest over €10,000. Companisto has a focus on innovative, sustainable, and growing companies across various sectors.

Their website indicates that they have facilitated over 384 financing rounds with more than 167,123 investors and have provided over €267 million in investment commitments. Companisto touts a strong exit history, with successful exits to companies like Doctena, TEEKANNE, and Strer, and they highlight portfolio value appreciation from significant venture capital follow-on investments.

The platform also offers a secondary market for buying and selling shares. Companisto provides detailed investment analyses, live video conferences with founders, and boasts the largest investor network in Germany. They take care of the entire contractual process and offer networking with other investors and angels.

Their investment team consists of entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and startup experts who leverage decades of experience to select the most interesting investment opportunities and manage the whole investment process.