CoastCap is a seed and growth stage investor that backs innovative founders on their mission to build best-in-class companies.
Why we enjoy
what we are doing.
From our own experience as founders we understand that capital is most precious to realize creative and revolutionary business ideas. We relish when we can help translate business ideas into success stories. Thus, we target business concepts that are visionary allowing us to support management teams as early as the prototype and trial stages.
Where we are rooted.
CoastCap has been launched by Moritz Thiele – founder and former CEO of finanzcheck.de. Moritz is our sole limited partner and has more than 15 years of experience scaling internet companies on the fast track.
Who we are.
We are CoastCap, a Vienna-based investment firm that primarily invests in private capital markets. We are keen to invest in founders who are building best-in-class companies. From early-stage fundings through pre-IPO deals, what defines our investment approach is that we empower entrepreneurs on their journey of building market leading enterprises whose products and services are making people’s lives easier.
When we invest we deliver.
Besides our founder mentality and growth mindset, we pride ourselves on the enthusiasm for our portfolio companies and the fact that we can deliver value beyond funding commitments. Building on our practical know-how as serial entrepreneurs, financial engineers and transaction lawyers, we provide guidance and insights. We thoroughly enjoy teaming up with purpose-driven founders on their growth path without interfering in day-to-day operations. After all, it is key to us that companies remain founder controlled because founders are best equipped to pioneer ideas to success.
What we like best.
As an industry-agnostic investment firm, we have previously backed companies in various sectors. We are particularly eager to work with companies that create added value through automation, technology or applied science. Despite our geographical footprint in the central European region we have invested and are open for new opportunities in any business-friendly jurisdiction.
Why we enjoy
what we are doing.
From our own experience as founders we understand that capital is most precious to realize creative and revolutionary business ideas. We relish when we can help translate business ideas into success stories. Thus, we target business concepts that are visionary allowing us to support management teams as early as the prototype and trial stages.
Where we are rooted.
CoastCap has been launched by Moritz Thiele – founder and former CEO of finanzcheck.de. Moritz is our sole limited partner and has more than 15 years of experience scaling internet companies on the fast track.
Who we are.
We are CoastCap, a Vienna-based investment firm that primarily invests in private capital markets. We are keen to invest in founders who are building best-in-class companies. From early-stage fundings through pre-IPO deals, what defines our investment approach is that we empower entrepreneurs on their journey of building market leading enterprises whose products and services are making people’s lives easier.
When we invest we deliver.
Besides our founder mentality and growth mindset, we pride ourselves on the enthusiasm for our portfolio companies and the fact that we can deliver value beyond funding commitments. Building on our practical know-how as serial entrepreneurs, financial engineers and transaction lawyers, we provide guidance and insights. We thoroughly enjoy teaming up with purpose-driven founders on their growth path without interfering in day-to-day operations. After all, it is key to us that companies remain founder controlled because founders are best equipped to pioneer ideas to success.
What we like best.
As an industry-agnostic investment firm, we have previously backed companies in various sectors. We are particularly eager to work with companies that create added value through automation, technology or applied science. Despite our geographical footprint in the central European region we have invested and are open for new opportunities in any business-friendly jurisdiction.
Our Team
After raising over €40 million for his venture Finanzcheck.de, Moritz Thiele achieved one of the largest European FinTech exits by selling the company to strategic buyer Scout24 SE (MDAX, G24) for €285 million in an all-cash deal. After leaving Finanzcheck.de in 2021, he founded CoastCap, his family office focused on private capital markets investments.
At CoastCap, Moritz leverages his experience as a successful founder to support portfolio companies with scaling, fundraising and team-building advice, helping them navigate the challenges he once faced.
As a dual-qualified attorney admitted to practice in both Austria and New York, Clemens brings over a decade of expertise in advising top-tier private equity and venture capital firms, as well as financial institutions, on cross-border M&A, finance transactions and securities offerings. Notably, Clemens played a key role in advising UBS on the sale of its Austrian wealth management business to LGT.
At CoastCap, Clemens leads the origination, execution and management of early- and growth-stage investments, as well as spearheading investment strategy. Clemens is highly valued by our portfolio companies, serving as an active board member and sparring partner, supporting innovative companies in their growth ambitions.
With over 30 years of experience in finance and the technology industry, Christian is a true entrepreneur in fintech and mobile services. He served as CFO at Finanzcheck.de, where he supported the company’s growth and successful sales. Christian also understands the struggles and successes founders face, having co-founded MindMatics AG/mopay AG and eventually exited and listed his shares on the London Stock Exchange.
At CoastCap, Christian oversees asset allocation and is keen to advise portfolio companies on strategic decisions in liquidity management, finance, accounting and administration.
Starting in wealth management after completing his international business administration studies in Vienna and Atlanta, Luka structured investment solutions for HNWIs. He then experienced the all-hands-on-deck mentality of a startup, preparing the fundraising round as financial manager. While pursuing his graduate degree in Vienna and Singapore, he gained invaluable M&A experience at one of Austria’s leading private banks.
At CoastCap, Luka is responsible for portfolio management, business development and leading the firm’s due diligence processes.
Our Portfolio
Through seed- and growth stage investments in innovative companies we have built a diversified portfolio.
Buya
Germany
EdTech
online education courses for children
VillaCircle
Germany
PropTech
marketplace for luxury home co-ownership
We draw on a large network of distinguished venture capitalists for co-investments. In addition, we pool capital with other investors and their investment funds, a selection of which appears below:
Latest News
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10/2024: “Austrian LegalTech company fynk secures €3.1m seed round, led by 3VC, with participation from 10x founders, Hans(wo)men Group and us.”
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06/2024: “Isar Aerospace extends Series C with strong commitment from NATO Innovation Fund.”
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05/2024: “CoastCap participates in pre-seed round of contract management solution fynk.”
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03/2024: “hive raises €12m Series A led by SC Ventures by Standard Chartered.”
