kopa ventures
Description
Kopa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Mainz, Germany, dedicated to investing in Climate-Tech startups across Europe. Founded by Matthias Willenbacher, a co-founder of the renowned renewable energy project developer juwi, the firm leverages deep industry expertise to identify and support promising ventures. Kopa Ventures launched with a substantial €50 million fund, signaling a strong commitment to accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy. Their investment thesis is centered on fostering innovation in critical sectors that directly address climate change.
The fund primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies, providing crucial early capital to help founders scale their solutions. Kopa Ventures typically deploys initial cheque sizes ranging from €250,000 to €1.5 million, reflecting their focus on foundational rounds. While sector-agnostic within the broader Climate-Tech landscape, they actively seek opportunities across diverse verticals, including energy, mobility, food & agriculture, circular economy, and industrial decarbonization. This broad yet focused approach allows them to capture a wide array of impactful technologies and business models.
Beyond capital, Kopa Ventures emphasizes providing strategic support and leveraging its extensive network to aid portfolio companies. Matthias Willenbacher's entrepreneurial journey and the team's collective experience in building and scaling climate-focused businesses offer invaluable guidance to founders. The firm aims to be a hands-on partner, helping startups navigate market challenges, secure follow-on funding, and achieve their growth objectives, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.
Investor Profile
kopa ventures has backed more than 34 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Energy, Energy Management, Software.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (12%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (94%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Energy
- Energy Management
- Software
- Food Delivery
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability
- Automotive
- Last Mile Transportation
- Solar
- Information Technology
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