Coparion

Q: When was Coparion last fund created?

Coparion last fund was created/launched in 2016-03-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$275 M

Location

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Coparion is a venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team with over 30 years of experience in venture capital and company building, including key figures like David Zimmer and Christian Schulte. Coparion is known for its pragmatic approach and long-term investment strategy, focusing on supporting young technology companies without intervening in their daily operations.

Coparion primarily invests in early-stage technology companies across Germany, with a focus on sectors such as enterprise applications, high tech, and life sciences. The firm manages a fund size of EUR 275 million and typically co-invests with private investors who share similar values and quality standards. Coparion's investment stages include Seed and Series A rounds.

Notable companies in Coparion's portfolio include Tacalyx - drug discovery, koppla - business productivity software, FundaMental Pharma - drug discovery, Protembis - surgical devices, and Tubulis - drug discovery. The firm has been involved in 98 investments and has seen 24 successful exits.

Industry

Biotechnology Digital Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial Medical Devices Robotics SaaS Energy HealthTech Software Blockchain/Crypto AI MedTech Technology Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Security Transportation

Coparion Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$225 M	March 2016

Contacts

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Title

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Christian Schulte Managing Director

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David Zimmer Managing Director

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FAQs about Coparion

Is Coparion a venture capital or private equity firm?

Coparion is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Coparion located?

Coparion is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

When was Coparion founded?

Coparion was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Coparion invest in?

Coparion invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Medical Devices, Robotics, SaaS, Energy, HealthTech, Software, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, MedTech, Technology, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Security, Transportation.

What is Coparion geographical focus of investments?

Coparion invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Coparion typically invest in?

Coparion invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Coparion investment?

Coparion usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Coparion?

Coparion has around $275m assets under management.

When was Coparion last fund created?

Coparion last fund was created/launched in 2016-03-15

What are the contacts of Coparion?

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