Guano by DocCheck

What is Guano by DocCheck?

Guano by DocCheck, commonly known as Guano AG, is a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firm headquartered in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Unlike traditional investors, Guano establishes itself as a networker and a partner, promoting healthcare startups who are committed to their vision and seeking success.

The firm is a hatchery for what it describes as 'precocial birds'—startups ready to make an immediate impact on the market.

They offer an ideal 'fertilizer' for startups, containing vital components such as capital, know-how, market access, and a broad network to ensure sustainable growth and development.Guano's approach is centered around seed funding but extends to participation in future investment rounds and strategic investments.

They impart corporate management and healthcare expertise along with business skills to help startups scale effectively.

Market access is facilitated through direct access to a community of medical experts, services, and communication channels. Guano values a founders' network, investor connections, and startup events as fertile ground for startup interaction and growth.The outcome that Guano prioritizes goes beyond providing capital.

It focuses on market access and sustainable strategies to avoid startups having to exit the market prematurely.

They aim to build a fruitful startup network where all projects financed by Guano can benefit mutually.Their portfolio includes diverse healthcare startups like Amparo GmbH, Mammoth Hunters S.L., Curassist GmbH, HRTBT Medical Solutions GmbH, PatientZero Games GmbH, Fysio24 B.V., and BetterDoc GmbH.

Guano's parent company, DocCheck AG, boasts a history of business management and healthcare expertise, further backing Guano's strong foundation in the healthcare investment space.DocCheck AG, which was established in 1990 and went public successfully, works to link agency, access, and trade business.

With approximately 225 employees, it earned a turnover of EUR 26.8 million in 2015.

Guano AG invites entrepreneurs with fresh ideas to join its venture, offering a unique value proposition in the healthcare market.

What they say:

We empower startups by providing essential capital, strategic know-how, crucial market access, and valuable networks.

What we look for: We invest in startups across various sectors.