Companisto is a prominent equity crowdfunding platform focusing on startups and growth companies in the DACH region. The platform specializes in private venture capital investments and offers a robust selection process where only about 1% of all applicants make it to the platform. The Platform’s investor network has over 150,000 members and has raised more than €240 million.
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Who can invest?
How it works
To invest through Companisto, registration is required. Registration is free. Only adults with full legal capacity can register. Each account must be registered to an individual — no joint accounts for couples or families. You must provide accurate personal information during registration. If your details change, you must update your account information immediately. Accounts are non-transferable, and each person can only register once. Companisto reserves the right to delete incomplete registrations after a reasonable period.
- Specialisation: Equity crowdfunding for startups and growth companies
- Minimum investment amount: €250
- Average terms: 3.5 years
- Currencies supported: €
- Foundation year: 2012
- Commission: Performance-based profit share: 15%
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Instruction:
Getting Started
To begin investing on Companisto, you need to register and create an account. The registration process is straightforward and can be completed online:
Visit the Companisto Website: Go to companisto.com and click on «Register».
Fill in Personal Information: Provide your full name, email, mobile number, and set a password. You will also need to select your country from a dropdown menu.
Investment Preferences: Indicate how much you consider investing in startups over the next 12 months.
Agree to Terms and Conditions: Accept the general terms and conditions, data protection declaration, and investor information according to FinVermV.
Customer Support Option: Optionally agree to receive support from Companisto customer service by phone during the registration and investment process.
Complete Registration.
Selecting Investments
The dashboard provides a snapshot of all available investment opportunities, allowing you to quickly scan through potential options.
To narrow down your choices, use the filters on the left side of the screen. You can filter investments based on:
Stage (Seed, early, and growth stages).
Investment Model (Company share or fixed interest).
Sector (Wide range of sectors including Agri-Tech, AI, Blockchain, Consumer Goods, Environmental Tech, Fintech, Healthcare, and many more).
Status (Funding in progress, financed, follow-up financed, insolvent/liquidated, exit sold, and not financed).
Country (Options include Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
Due diligence factor
Companisto conducts rigorous due diligence before listing companies on its platform. Only about 1% of all applicants make it through this process, ensuring high-quality investment opportunities. This process includes:
Initial Screening: Reviewing the company’s documents and business plan.
Personal Screening: Meeting the founding team to assess their vision and capability.
Contract Negotiations: Ensuring attractive investment conditions for investors.
Participation Models
Companisto offers several investment models to cater to different investor preferences:
Equity Shares: Investors receive shares of the company and benefit from profit distributions and potential exit profits.
Mezzanine Capital: This model combines debt and equity features, offering fixed interest payments with the potential for equity conversion.
Angel Shares: Tailored for business angels, this model typically starts from €10,000 investments.
Fees and Commissions
Companisto charges a success-based commission of 15% of the investment sum and a fixed administration fee of 0.65% per annum on the investment amount. These fees cover the costs of maintaining the platform and ensuring high-quality investment opportunities.
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