Rafael Hautumm

Rafael Hautumm currently serves as an Investment Manager at coparion, a prominent venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany. He plays a critical role in deploying the firm's €275 million fund, which is anchored by major institutional investors including KfW Capital and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. In this capacity, Hautumm evaluates early-stage technology startups, executes rigorous financial due diligence, and actively supports various portfolio companies through their subsequent institutional funding rounds. Before transitioning into the European venture capital sector, he built a strong professional foundation in corporate finance and strategic advisory, equipping him with the analytical frameworks required to assess complex business models. His current professional focus centers on identifying highly scalable European technology enterprises and providing strategic growth capital to founders navigating the operational challenges of early-stage expansion.