Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH
Family officeGrowth · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Haniel pursues a family-equity approach rooted in tradition and responsibility. Its entrepreneurial focus is on majority stakes in leading European providers of business services. In addition, it maintains a diversified portfolio of capital investments across other high-growth industries and regions. As an investor, Haniel supports its portfolio companies in developing new, pioneering solutions, backing strong ideas and the people who execute them for the benefit of customers and the environment. Through solid financial results and sustainable growth, the firm seeks to advance ecological and social progress within its portfolio, at its location, and beyond.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 13 of 16 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4E-commerce ×4Consumer ×3Direct to Consumer ×3EdTech ×3Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Energy ×2
HQs:Germany×7United Kingdom×1Latvia×1United States×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path1KOMMA5° provides home energy systems that combine solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and EV wallboxes, coordinated by its Heartbeat AI software to optimize electricity use and offer dynamic pricing.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsCarbonCoastCapeCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSG2 Venture PartnersNorrsken VC
Aerones provides robotic inspection, cleaning, coating, and repair services for wind turbine blades.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyRoboticsRiga, LV
Dainis Kruze(Founder/CEO)inJanis Putrams(Founder/CTO)inDAINIS KRUZE(Executive Officer, Director)JANIS PUTRAMS(Director)
BoardPHILIPP GOEHRE(Director)ANDRIS BERZINS(Director)
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAhren Innovation CapitalCarbonChange VenturesEvergy VenturesFuture Positive Capital+5 more
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AMBOSS is a digital medical knowledge platform serving doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals worldwide with study materials, clinical reference content, and exam preparation tools.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechNew York, US
Madjid Salimi(Founder)inDr. Sievert Weiss(Founder)in
BoardDr. Sujit K. Brahmochary
Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsPartech VenturesTarget GlobalProject A VenturesQuadrille Capital
BauWatch provides mobile CCTV site security solutions with 24/7 remote monitoring, AI-driven detection, and in-house installation and alarm response for construction, housing, and civil engineering projects.
Construction TechHardwareIoT
BekaertDeslee develops and manufactures mattress textiles and fabrics, offering ready-to-use and custom textile designs along with lab-based consultancy for mattress and bedding producers.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
CWS provides hygiene, protective workwear, cleanroom, fire protection, and healthcare products and services for businesses.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtech
ecoworks is a general contractor for serial, energy-efficient renovation of existing residential buildings, using digital planning and industrially prefabricated facade, roof, and building-services modules (insulation, windows, ventilation, heat pumps, photovoltaics).
Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionJLL Spark Global VenturesKOMPAS VCNovaco InvestPT1+3 more
Emma sells mattresses and sleep products directly to consumers, offering a 100-night home trial, a 10-year warranty, and installment payments via Klarna.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbH
Emma sells mattresses and related sleep products directly to consumers online, offering trial sleeping periods, warranties, and free delivery and returns.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
happybrush sells sonic toothbrushes and oral care products for consumers, including children's models such as the Eco Vibe JUNIOR.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Kinderzimmer operates daycare centers (Krippe and Kita) providing early childhood care and education for children in Hamburg, Germany, following the Hamburg education recommendations.
EdTechHamburg, DE
Sdui provides a digital education platform for schools and daycare centers, offering apps and suites for communication, administration, and learning/grade management including chat, video conferencing, calendars, and resource planning.
EdTechSaaS
Co-investorsBain CapitalPando Ventures
Wandelbots develops Physical AI software for robotics that enables businesses to program and control robots without coding expertise.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Christoph Biering(Founder)in
Co-investors83NorthAtlanticAtlantic LabsInsight PartnersLEA PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+2 more
Co-investorsBeisheim Capital GmbH
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Wandelbots · newmarketpitch.com · Jul 13, 2026
AMBOSS · medaiverdict.com · Jul 3, 2026
Aerones · finsmes.com · Jun 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH made?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH invest at?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH focus on?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH lead rounds?
- Yes, Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH leads investment rounds.
- Who does Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH co-invest with?
- Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH most often shares deals with Carbon, 83North, Burda Principal Investments, among 35 tracked co-investors.
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