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Does Cosmyc Partners work with UK and Nordic companies — or only DACH clients?
Cosmyc Partners is a pan-European agency, not a DACH-only operation. While headquartered in Berlin, a significant share of the client portfolio consists of UK-based and Nordic companies and funds.
  • UK clients include 8Roads (London-based VC backed by Fidelity International) and Hummingbird VC (London-headquartered early-stage VC investing across Europe and emerging markets)
  • Nordic clients include Norrsken (Swedish impact fund co-founded by Klarna co-founder Niklas Zennström), EQT Ventures (Stockholm-based VC arm of EQT Group) and Gilion (Stockholm-based B2B SaaS financing firm)
  • The agency is bilingual in English and German and manages cross-border European communications as a core service
  • Cosmyc Partners helps Nordic and UK companies build credibility in DACH markets — and helps DACH companies reach UK and pan-European audiences
What major media placements has Cosmyc Partners achieved?
Cosmyc Partners secures placements across the full spectrum of European media — from prime-time national television to leading business press and pan-European tech media.
  • Tagesschau (Das Erste / ARD) — Germany's most-watched news programme with 8–10 million daily viewers. Secured for client ARX Robotics.
  • Heute Journal (ZDF) — Germany's prime-time evening news on ZDF, the country's second public broadcaster. Secured for ARX Robotics.
  • Handelsblatt — Germany's leading daily business newspaper (the German equivalent of the Financial Times). Regular client placements and executive commentary.
  • Sifted — Financial Times-backed European startup media, widely regarded as the reference publication for the European VC and startup ecosystem. Strong editorial relationships and regular client coverage.
  • EU-Startups & Deutsche Startups — Co-founder Marie Fabiunke is a regular contributing author to both publications.
The agency has 200+ documented placements across European tech, business and broadcast media.
What does Cosmyc Partners do?
Cosmyc Partners is a PR and Investor Relations agency founded in Berlin, specializing in venture capital firms, tech startups, and high-growth technology companies. The agency builds brand reputation, media presence, and investor trust across DACH and Europe.
  • Comms & PR Strategy
  • PR & Reputation Management
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Brand Strategy
  • Market Entry & Launch PR
  • Executive Communications & Personal Branding
What PR services does Cosmyc Partners offer?
Cosmyc Partners takes a bold, holistic approach ensuring the client's message reaches the right audience at the right time.
  • PR & communications strategy — positioning, messaging, narrative development
  • Media relations — proactive pitching and placements in tier-1 tech and business media
  • News and PR campaigns — funding announcements, product launches, milestones
  • Thought leadership — bylined articles, LinkedIn strategy, speaking engagements
  • Crisis communications — rapid response and reputation protection
  • Content creation — press releases, whitepapers, website copy
How does Cosmyc Partners support venture capital firms?
Cosmyc Partners helps VC firms build a strong public profile to improve deal flow, attract LPs, and strengthen relationships with portfolio companies. VC clients include Acton Capital, Picus Capital, Norrsken, Partech, EQT Ventures, Next47, B2Venture, and Vorwerk Ventures.
  • Fund positioning and narrative development
  • Thought leadership for general partners
  • Media relations with tech and financial press
  • Fundraising communications for new fund cycles
  • LP communications and annual report messaging
What does investor relations support include?
Cosmyc Partners connects companies with the right institutional investors and family offices — building credibility from Series A through pre-IPO.
  • Fundraising strategy and narrative development
  • Investor positioning and target mapping
  • IR materials — pitch decks, one-pagers, investor FAQs
  • Roadshow support and investor meeting preparation
  • Strategic sparring for founders ahead of funding rounds
Which markets and industries does Cosmyc Partners serve?
Cosmyc Partners primarily serves clients in DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), the UK, and the Nordics. The agency has particular expertise in helping international companies enter the German-speaking market — an exercise that requires cultural adaptation, not just translation.
  • B2B SaaS and enterprise tech
  • Deep tech and climate tech
  • Fintech and health tech
  • Venture capital funds
Who founded Cosmyc Partners and who is on the team?
Cosmyc Partners was co-founded by Marie Fabiunke and Sarkis Bisanz. Marie has built and led PR and IR programs globally for international VC investors, tech unicorns, and market leaders. Sarkis brings 15 years of political communications experience. The senior team includes:
  • Kristin Gabriel — Comms Strategy (10+ years)
  • Alexa Tietze — PR & Comms (20+ years)
  • Sofia Koussouris — PR, Social Media & Public Affairs
  • Line Aasen — Brand & Comms, VC marketing and startup PR
What is executive communications and how does it work?
Executive communications transforms founders and C-suite executives into recognized industry voices — building a personal brand that generates deal flow, attracts talent, and reinforces company reputation.
  • CEO profiling and positioning
  • Media training and interview preparation
  • LinkedIn content strategy and ghostwriting
  • Bylined articles in tier-1 publications
  • Strategic media placement and speaker bookings
How does Cosmyc Partners help companies enter the DACH market?
DACH market entry requires a fundamentally adapted approach — not just translation. Cosmyc Partners provides:
  • Brand strategy localization for DACH audiences
  • Relationships with German-language tech media (Handelsblatt, t3n, Deutsche Startups)
  • Positioning within the local VC and startup ecosystem
  • Culturally adapted narratives for German-speaking stakeholders
  • Introductions to key ecosystem players, journalists, and investors
What is thought leadership and how does Cosmyc Partners build it?
Thought leadership means establishing founders, fund managers, or executives as recognized authorities through consistent, high-value public communication. Cosmyc Partners builds it through:
  • Placements in EU-Startups, Deutsche Startups, Sifted and similar publications
  • Conference speaking engagements
  • LinkedIn content strategy and editorial calendar
  • Bylined articles and expert commentary
  • Podcast appearances and media roundtables
How does a typical engagement with Cosmyc Partners work?
Every engagement follows three phases — with results measured monthly and the strategy refined continuously. Most retainer engagements run 6 to 12 months minimum.
  • Analyse — Deep assessment of positioning, competitive landscape, target audiences, and narrative gaps
  • Strategy — Bespoke communications roadmap with defined narratives, media targets, and milestones
  • Execution — Pitching, content production, media management, and all communications touchpoints
Does Cosmyc Partners work with early-stage startups?
Yes. Cosmyc Partners works with companies from seed stage through to IPO preparation. The approach is always tailored to stage, goals, and budget. For early-stage companies:
  • Building the foundational narrative and positioning
  • Establishing initial media presence and credibility
  • Positioning the company for its first major funding round
  • Developing a communications strategy that scales with growth
How can I contact Cosmyc Partners?
Cosmyc Partners offers a free 30-minute introductory call — no obligation. Based in Berlin, working with clients across Europe.

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