About

Founded in 1988 by Erik Schäfer in Düsseldorf, Direct Invest has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in private equity. With a focus on endeavors in sustainability, the company quickly established a reputation as a leading investor in the energy, fintech, and medical technologies sectors. Under Erik's leadership, the company expanded its reach to include business ventures in the United States, Singapore, China, Sweden, Eastern Europe, and Australia.

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In 2016, Raphael Schäfer joined the family office and brought a new focus to the company. With generationally-joint forces, Direct Invest has entered the area of clean energy extensively, providing funding and support to companies that are making a real impact in global decarbonization.

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Today, Direct Invest is proud to be invested in some of the most innovative and exciting companies in the industry, including DeepL, Sumup, Taxy.io, Raisin, and Green Investors. With a strong commitment to growth and innovation, Direct Invest continues to be a driving force in the business world and a trusted partner for companies in the energy, healthcare, artificial intelligence and fintech area.