Czernin Godulla Sellier

Czernin Godulla Sellier

Czernin Godulla Sellier (CGS) is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany, that focuses on what it calls "Regenerative Private Equity." The firm invests in early-stage and growth-stage impact startups in Austria and Germany, targeting founders who pursue a regenerative symbiosis of environment, economy, and society. CGS provides portfolio companies with capital, know-how, networks, and tailored guidance to build businesses with a higher regenerative purpose. The firm explicitly rejects greenwashing and seeks founders whose value systems align with its vision of value-creating sustainability. Notable portfolio companies include easyVEGAN, Mata Origin, Wolfsgeschwister, Heynanny, Quouch, Like2Camp, Lahoma, Pilzling, everwave, Davea, Permagold, Your Opera, and SellGod. Key team members include Johannes B. Czernin, whose focus areas are education and culture, and Peter Godulla, who helps startups gain visibility. The firm also operates SellGod, an in-house growth agency offering coaching and AI-supported digital marketing.