Cipio Partners Overview
Founded in 2003, Cipio Partners is an independent, partner-owned investment management and advisory firm specializing in providing growth capital and minority buyout solutions to European technology companies that have outgrown the venture stage. The firm targets businesses with €10-50 million in revenue, making initial investments ranging from €5-15 million. Cipio Partners operates from offices in Munich and Luxembourg, focusing on sectors such as software, technology-enabled B2B products and services, components, and consumer internet.
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Cipio Partners
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Services
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- E-commerce / Retail
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series B or later
First ticket size
€5,000,000 - €15,000,000
Contact information
Managing Partner
Roland Dennert
Managing Partner
Hans-Dieter Koch
Manager
Christoph Kossmann
Principal
David Kreppel
Investor
Thomas Lenz
How to approach funds like Cipio Partners
When approaching Cipio Partners, founders should highlight clear paths to scale and demonstrate robust, predictable revenue streams, as the firm values operational maturity and proven business models. Emphasize your company's traction, customer base, and ability to leverage growth capital for expansion or strategic initiatives. Articulate how your leadership team is equipped to execute on growth opportunities and navigate the complexities of the post-venture stage, as Cipio Partners looks for teams ready to accelerate beyond early-stage challenges.
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