BRANDL TALOS advises Coinpanion in connection with its Seed Extension

Press release • Venture Capital & Start Ups from Roman Rericha, Adrian Zuschmann

BRANDL TALOS has advised Austrian FinTech start-up Coinpanion in connection with the expansion of its seed financing round. Following the previously completed seed financing round in August 2021, Coinpanion secured additional funds of EUR 3.7m from, inter alia, renowned investor Wicklow Capital, Bernhard Niesner (busuu), Johannes Braith (storebox), Michael Hurnaus, Wolfgang Reisinger (tractive) and Johann 'Hansi' Hansmann, bringing the total volume of the seed financing round to EUR 5.5m.

Coinpanion provides easy access to innovative assets, allowing users to choose from different smart portfolios and also offers automated savings plans. Coinpanion intends to use the capital raised to accelerate their market expansion and expand Coinpanion’s offering to include new products in the space of #NFTs and #DeFi.

“After having advised in connection with the initial seed financing round, we are delighted that Coinpanion has again relied on our expertise and are happy to be part of Coinpanion’s success story “, says Roman Rericha.

The BRANDL TALOS team consisted of Roman Rericha and Adrian Zuschmann.

The team

Roman Rericha

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Partner / Fund Formation, Venture Capital & Start Ups, Corporate Law & Transactions

Roman represents clients in complex cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Austrian and international venture capital funds regularly turn to him for assisting with investments in Austria. His expert advice also guides start-ups through large-scale financing rounds.

University of Vienna, Faculty of Law (Mag. iur. 2005),
Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, (Mag. rer.soc.oec. 2007)

Adrian Zuschmann

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Partner / Corporate Law & Transactions, Venture Capital & Start Ups

Adrian specializes in corporate transactions, advising institutional and strategic investors, founders, and growth companies.
His practice centers on navigating clients through complex financing rounds, M&A and private equity transactions, portfolio investments, and exit strategies.

JUVE Verlag has recognized Adrian as a "rising star" in M&A for two consecutive years and included him in its inaugural "14 under 40" ranking for Austria.

Queen Mary University of London (MSc Law & Finance 2020)
University of Vienna, Faculty of Law (Magister iuris 2015)

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