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I. What Companisto Offers Start-ups in Addition to Financing

Equity-based crowdfunding on Companisto combines company financing with effective marketing and market feedback. The start-ups financed via the Companisto platform thus not just receive capital, but also publicity, marketing, and a fan club of their own. 

Crowd as a Company Value – The More the Merrier

Companisto does not require a high minimum investment. Everyone may participate. This is also a direct advantage for the start-ups, for the larger a company's fan base is, the more successful it is. Because of the Companisto concept, the start-up does not bear any administrative burden (see below), so it does not make a difference to start-ups whether 200 or 2,000 Companists participate.

Dialog – Direct Communication with the Target Group

Maintaining a dialog with the target group is a key to company success in the age of interactivity. By means of numerous features, e.g., virtual bulletin boards and a comment feature, the Companisto platform was designed to make interaction possible.

Open Innovation – Valuable Input for Start-ups

Another important aspect for start-ups is the opportunity to initiate open innovation processes via Companisto. By including the crowd, start-ups may improve their offer and continuously adapt it to the demands of the market. Crowdinvesting is more than just financing.

II. What Makes the Companists Special

Start-ups Gain the "True" Multipliers

In particular, Companisto enables young, well-connected people with a high internet affinity to participate in start-ups. Because these people are very familiar with social networks, they are the ideal multipliers. By means of their effective communication, they make an important contribution to the success of the start-ups. A high minimum investment would exclude this target group from participating in start-ups.

III. Why Companisto Optimizes Crowdfunding for Start-ups

Standardized Processing without Administrative Burden

Participations are purchased and payments are processed directly via the platform. The start-up does not bear any administrative burden. Companisto pools the participations of the Companists and serves as a contact for the start-up.

Companisto Is Absolutely "VC-Compatible"

The standardized Companisto contracts were designed in cooperation with VC companies and corporate finance experts. Thus, there are no obstacles to follow-up financing by VC companies. This adaptation to follow-up financing is unique in the world of crowdfunding for start-ups. Companisto is crowdinvesting 2.0.

On Companisto, a start-up has many fans and supporters, but only one contact: Companisto. Companisto pools the participations of the Companists. There is no administrative burden on the start-up. Consequently, Companisto is the first crowdinvesting platform adapted to follow-up financing.

IV. How Do I Apply to Companisto with My Project?

What kinds of projects is Companisto looking for?

1. Equity Crowdfunding:

Scalable start-ups with a high degree of innovation

2. Venture Loan:

Growth companies with annual revenues of at least €500,000

How do I apply to Companisto?

Start-ups can apply directly and easily through our website by submitting their pitch deck. Simply go to Apply as a Company and fill out the application form. You will also find more detailed information on the application process there.

We are looking forward to your application!