Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH

Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH is a German family office headquartered in Duisburg, Germany. Founded in 1756, it manages a diversified portfolio of market-leading companies and diversified financial assets, focusing on sustainable growth and value creation across various sectors. The company's investment strategy combines direct investments in majority stakes of leading European business services providers with a globally oriented multi-asset portfolio covering various investment classes. This approach aims to achieve economic success while driving ecological and social progress.

The portfolio includes companies such as BauWatch, BekaertDeslee, CWS Group, Emma Sleep GmbH, KMK Kinderzimmer, ROVEMA, and TAKKT. These investments span multiple industries, including business services, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, retail, logistics, energy, financial services, media, telecommunications, education, real estate, infrastructure, and agriculture. Haniel's investment stages range from growth and late-stage investments to pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations.

Haniel's commitment to sustainability is evident in its investment philosophy, which emphasizes responsible stewardship and long-term value creation for its stakeholders. The company actively engages in the strategic development of its portfolio companies, supporting them in developing new business models and entering new markets. This dedication to sustainable growth reflects Haniel's purpose of 'Creating Value for Generations,' aiming to achieve economic success while driving ecological and social progress across its portfolio and beyond.