Franz Haniel & Cie

Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH is a German family equity company established in 1756 and headquartered in Duisburg-Ruhrort. As a fully family-owned holding company, it manages a diversified portfolio and operates as a private investment firm. The company is committed to a long-term investment strategy that emphasizes value development while adhering to sustainability criteria. This approach allows Franz Haniel & Cie. to focus on business areas with significant growth potential, aligning financial performance with responsible investment practices.

Florian Funck

CFO

8 past transactions

1Komma5°

Series A in 2022
KOMMA5 ° offers all owners of electric vehicles free electricity, which we refinance through trading with so-called GHG quotas. 1KOMMA5 ° encourages to lead a self-determined and CO2-neutral life.

HappyBrush

Venture Round in 2021
happybrush GmbH manufactures and supplies electric toothbrushes in Germany and Austrai. It offers rotating toothbrushes, rotating plaster brushes, sound toothbrushes, and toothpaste. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Sdui

Series A in 2021
Sdui GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Koblenz, Germany, offers a digital platform designed to enhance communication within educational institutions. The platform simplifies interactions between teachers, parents, and students by providing features such as messaging, class schedules, parent letters, and room bookings. By digitizing essential processes, Sdui aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve organizational efficiency in schools. Over a short period, the company has gained traction in the educational market, reaching hundreds of institutions and establishing a strong reputation for its user-friendly solutions.

BauWatch

Acquisition in 2021
BauWatch is a temporary outdoor security solutions provider, as it moves towards broader international growth.

Infarm

Series C in 2020
Infarm, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in indoor vertical farming systems designed to cultivate a variety of produce, including herbs, lettuce, vegetables, and fruits. The company merges advanced vertical farming techniques with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and machine learning to create a resilient and transparent food system. Infarm's smart modular farms are strategically distributed in urban areas, allowing city residents access to fresh produce while promoting self-sufficiency in food production. With a focus on research and development, patented technologies, and a diverse team of experts, Infarm aims to enhance the safety, quality, and environmental sustainability of food in urban settings.

Wandelbots

Series B in 2020
Wandelbots GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, is a startup focused on simplifying the programming of industrial robots. The company has developed sensor-attached wearables that allow users to teach robots through demonstration, eliminating the need for coding. By wearing a suit equipped with sensors, operators can perform tasks that the robots then learn to replicate. Wandelbots' software tracks these movements and creates machine learning models from multiple demonstrations, which generate automation workflows that can be refined and optimized. The system is designed to be self-adaptive, allowing robots to adjust to dynamic environments through automatic anomaly detection and process adaptation. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with automation projects, making it accessible for both small and large enterprises.
Emma The Sleep Company is an owner-managed company and one of the fastest growing providers of mattress and sleeping systems.

Bekaert Textiles Holding

Acquisition in 2015
Develops tactile, stylish and smart sleep surfaces that inspire, comfort and protect you during the night.
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