Luis Sperr

Business Builder and Investor with focus on Mobility and GreenTech

Luis Sperr is a business builder and investor, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Kopa Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in climate technology. He has been in this role since April 2022 and is based in Berlin, Germany. Kopa Ventures aims to accelerate a climate-positive economy by partnering with promising European entrepreneurs and co-investors, focusing on sectors such as energy, mobility, nature, and carbon technology.1

Professional Background

Before joining Kopa Ventures, Sperr held several significant positions:

Senior Investment Manager & Business Creation Manager at InnoEnergy (July 2018 - March 2022): He was involved in managing investments in sustainable energy and mobility sectors, mentoring founders, and participating in investment committees.1
Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at mapegy (August 2013 - June 2018): In this role, he focused on business innovation and development, helping organizations identify technology trends and invest in startups.1

Additionally, he is an angel investor in companies like Pamyra and vilisto GmbH and has been the initiator of the Energy & Mobility Award since October 2018, which recognizes early-stage startups in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.1 2

Sperr's educational background includes certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), highlighting his expertise in project management and business development within technology-driven sectors.1

Experience

Managing Partner at kopa ventures (April 2022 - Present)

Senior Investment Manager & Business Creation Manager at InnoEnergy (July 2018 - March 2022)

Education

Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technische Universität Berlin Certified Private Equity Analyst from Technical University of Munich (2021 - 2022) Executive Education in Venture Capital Financing and Start-up Sales from ESADE Business & Law School (2018)