AQTON SE

AQTON SE is an investment holding company based in Bad Homburg, Germany, owned by entrepreneur Stefan Quandt. As a fourth-generation entrepreneur, Quandt adopts a long-term investment strategy for his equity holdings. AQTON SE maintains a diverse portfolio across four key sectors: the automotive industry, digital security and identity protection, photovoltaics and smart grids, and credit rating. This strategic focus allows AQTON to engage in various industries while fostering sustainable growth and innovation.

Stefan Quandt

Founder

Achim Worner

MD

8 past transactions

EcoRobotix

Series B in 2023
EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2011, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous farming machines aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The company offers an advanced robotic solution designed for the weeding of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. Its flagship product features a sophisticated plant recognition system, utilizing a combination of cameras, GPS RTK, and sensors to accurately identify and locate weeds. This technology allows the robot to apply herbicides with ultra-high precision, significantly reducing chemical usage by 70-95%, which not only lowers costs for farmers but also lessens the environmental impact of conventional farming practices. By improving crop yields while minimizing resource consumption, EcoRobotix positions itself as a key player in promoting sustainable agriculture.

Dedrone

Series C in 2022
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

Dedrone

Series C in 2021
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

Heliatek

Series D in 2017
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.

Kiwigrid

Series C in 2017
Kiwigrid GmbH is a German company based in Dresden that specializes in developing and operating a smart grid energy management platform tailored for the European market. Founded in 2011, Kiwigrid offers a range of solutions that facilitate the integration of decentralized energy producers, storage systems, and consumers, while also supporting electric mobility. Its product suite includes tools for home and industrial energy management, which provide monitoring of energy consumption, system modeling, and data analysis. The company also features a virtual power plant system that allows for energy trading and remote site control. Kiwigrid's solutions are designed to enhance transparency in energy usage, automate energy generation and consumption, and optimize energy costs for clients in various sectors including utilities, automotive, and real estate.

Heliatek

Series D in 2016
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.

Heliatek

Series C in 2014
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.

Kiwigrid

Venture Round in 2013
Kiwigrid GmbH is a German company based in Dresden that specializes in developing and operating a smart grid energy management platform tailored for the European market. Founded in 2011, Kiwigrid offers a range of solutions that facilitate the integration of decentralized energy producers, storage systems, and consumers, while also supporting electric mobility. Its product suite includes tools for home and industrial energy management, which provide monitoring of energy consumption, system modeling, and data analysis. The company also features a virtual power plant system that allows for energy trading and remote site control. Kiwigrid's solutions are designed to enhance transparency in energy usage, automate energy generation and consumption, and optimize energy costs for clients in various sectors including utilities, automotive, and real estate.
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