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This is what agreements with Companisto look like
We consider the exit contractually
Our interest lies in the long-term success of the companies financed through us. We receive a carry fee from the investors in the event of a successful exit. This ensures that our interests are in line with those of the investors and companies.
Voting rights are pooled
The voting rights of the investors are bundled. We organize votes via our platform. Companisto is thus the only contact for your company.
Cap-table stays lean
Companisto investors are bundled and behave towards your company like a single shareholder. Thus the Cap-Table of your company remains clear.
Reports comply with industry standards
Naturally, there are reporting obligations for Companisto as well. We try to keep them effective and meaningful. We want you to be able to concentrate on your business.
The Advantages of Financing via Companisto
Secure
We take care of the entire legal process - from the participation agreement to the coordination of voting arrangements - for you
Compatible
Our contracts are optimized for co- and follow-up financing through VCs and additional rounds on our platform.
Independent
No premature commitment to strategic investors with a view to a possible exit
Exit-Oriented
Whether IPO, sale or takeover - together with you we develop ways towards a successful exit
Quick
Only a few weeks pass from the first contact to the first payment
Perfect fit
We can invest up to 8 million euros per year and company
Three Examples of Tailored Financing
Heidelberg-based AMERIA AG can look back on a successful growth history. In 2016, the company collected EUR 1.1 million on Companisto in a short period of time. One year later, the technology company was able to raise another EUR 1.4 million on Companisto. Since 2018, Ameria has raised around 17.4m through 3 share issues, with investors becoming shareholders in the company with full voting rights. Today, AMERIA AG's clientele includes well-known companies such as Haribo, Porsche and Deutsche Bank.
FAQ
Does Companisto charge fees?
Yes, Companisto charges a success-based commission of 15 percent of the investment sum for the entire processing of the financing round. In addition, there is a fixed administration fee of 0.65% p.a. on the investment sum.
Are our contracts exit-friendly?
Yes. Our agreements take exit cases into account from the outset. Our investors primarily want to benefit from the increase in the value of the company in the event of an exit. Like all VCs, we finance through equity investments. The sum of the investors behaves like an individual shareholder due to the pooling of voting rights. In the event of a purchase offer, Companisto organizes the coordination of the investors via the platform.
Do I also receive follow-up financing from strategic investors or VCs following financing by Companisto?
Yes. Companisto's participation agreements are optimized for follow-up financing. Around 85 percent of the companies financed on Companisto are co-financed or follow-up-financed. These companies have received capital before, during or after the financing round from a business angel, venture capital company or state investor. Our investments are recorded as equity in the balance sheet. This enables co-financing with public VC investors (also called mirroring or matching). This enables us to achieve larger financing volumes overall.
Do I have to deal with hundreds of investors after financing through Companisto?
No. A company participation via Companisto acts like a single shareholder towards the company. The voting rights of the investors involved via Companisto are bundled via pooling agreements. As a platform, we organize all necessary coordination processes and are the only contact for the company. The investors are bundled and behave towards your company like a single shareholder. Thus the Cap-Table of your company remains clear.
How likely is it that I will achieve my funding goal?
As a platform, we have gained experience in over 100 financing rounds. Of these, only 6 companies missed the funding target. Our extensive experience enables us to assess which campaigns work on our platform. The combination of closed and open financing rounds additionally increases the performance of your financing campaign. You start the public round with a vote of confidence as our Angel investors are already on board. You can directly influence the success of your campaign through your own participation. You will be actively supported by our team of campaign managers, PR and marketing professionals.
What are the reporting obligations towards Companisto investors?
Generally, there are legal obligations to provide information to the shareholders of a company. This is also the case with Companisto. The reports are based on industry standards in the venture capital sector. These include quarterly KPIs (sales, EBIT, gross profit) and annual financial statements. Confidentiality agreements with your Companisto investors ensure that no sensitive information reaches the public.
What documents are required for an application?
For an application to be considered, we initially need a pitch deck that provides us with a quick overview of the business idea and the financing requirements. The pitch deck must present the use case (What is the benefit of the company's offer?), the business case (What is the business model around the offer?) and the investment case (Can an interesting opportunity be created from a possible investment?). In addition to the three points, it should convey an initial idea and encourage the willingness to invest further resources in the project.
