COI Partners

COI Partners positions itself as a growth equity investor with an entrepreneurial spirit, primarily focusing on companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). They aim to invest in ventures where the combination of skills and resources leads to significant achievements and impactful growth. Their strategy involves finding, evaluating, and developing companies with ambitions, supporting entrepreneurs in growth phases, and safeguarding the interests of investors. They emphasize a partnership approach, characterized by active listening, open communication, and a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring they are not just passive capital providers but engaged contributors to the growth journey of their portfolio companies. They seek to foster growth through direct equity investments, believing this approach provides the best support for companies during critical phases of development. Since its founding in 2001, COI Partners has focused on enabling companies with a strong entrepreneurial drive. They look beyond merely providing capital, actively working to help companies achieve their goals and scale operations. They target companies demonstrating a clear vision and the will to achieve greatness. COI Partners' extensive experience, derived from a management team with a background of 40+ exits, 110+ initial and follow-on investments, and 25+ advisory and supervisory board mandates, provides a solid foundation for their investment decisions and portfolio support. Furthermore, COI Partners values long-term relationships and aims to create a win-win scenario where they grow by contributing to the success of others. This approach is evident in their emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs through growth phases. They position themselves as more than just investors, as partners who actively engage with the management team to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. The firm underscores the importance of creating a collaborative environment where open dialogue and mutual respect drive decision-making and strategic planning. This holistic approach makes them a sought-after partner for entrepreneurs with a strong vision. COI Partners considers Unternehmertum (entrepreneurship) as the most important key success driver in a company.

Gaming, Esports, Software, Digital Services, IT-Security, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)

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