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German Media Pool
German Media Pool is one of Europe’s leading media for equity funds. It provides consumer-facing start-ups with TV, radio, out of home, print and social media...
German Media Pool
German Media Pool is one of Europe’s leading media for equity funds. It provides consumer-facing start-ups with TV, radio, out of home, print and social media presence using a media-for-equity investment model. Founded in 2011, it is a pioneer of the independent media for equity fund model and also makes selected cash investments via GMPVC Opportunities.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Berlin, Germany
Principals
Aljoscha Kaplan
Partner & Co-Founder
Carolin Strelow
Media Operations Manager
Dennis Ahrling
Partner
Niko Waesche
Partner & Co-Founder
Sophie
Investment Analyst
Christina (Tita) Meyer-Grunwald
Head of Finance
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is German Media Pool's investment focus?
German Media Pool targets companies operating in media, entertainment, and the enterprise software layers that support those sectors. The firm invests from seed stage through to late-stage expansion and growth rounds, concentrating on businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with selective investments across Europe.
How does the firm structure its investments?
German Media Pool uses a mix of direct equity investments and co-investment vehicles alongside institutional and corporate partners. This flexible structure allows the firm to tailor deal structures to the specific stage and capital needs of each portfolio company rather than adhering to a single fund vehicle's constraints.
What is the firm's geographic mandate?
The firm's primary geographic focus is the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It opportunistically evaluates investments in other European markets when the media-tech thesis applies and co-investor relationships support the opportunity.
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