Wecken & Cie.

Overview

Wecken & Cie. is a Swiss family office based in Basel, specializing in early-stage venture capital investments and real estate assets across Europe. The firm focuses on sectors such as FinTech, PropTech, and MedTech, with a history of investing in over 40 companies since 2007, including notable exits like Delivery Hero and EcoIntense. Wecken & Cie. typically participates in Seed and Series A investment rounds, committing between €500,000 and €3 million initially, with the capacity to provide additional capital throughout the investment lifecycle. The firm is led by Klaus R. Wecken, an entrepreneur with a background in technology and real estate, notably co-founding KHK Software, which was sold to SAGE Group in 1997. In addition to its venture capital activities, Wecken & Cie. has investments in real estate and real estate companies, including Swiss Prime Site AG, DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG, and ADLER Real Estate AG. The firm's investment strategy is characterized by an active approach, focusing on minority stakes in companies with strong teams, promising markets, innovative technologies, and demonstrated traction. Wecken & Cie. operates across various European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and several others, reflecting its broad geographical focus. Wecken & Cie. is managed by Care4 AG, with key personnel including CEO Frank Hölzle, Investment Director Thilo Schmid, and Investment Manager Georg Kampmann. The firm's contact information is available through Care4 AG, with email addresses for the respective team members provided for direct communication.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Innovative technology
• Scalable business model
• Demonstrated market traction

Portfolio Companies