SKion
Family officeBad Homburg · Growth · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
SKion invests strategically in companies with sustainable business models and strong leadership teams, aiming to strengthen German and European firms as innovation drivers while contributing to society and the environment. It acts as a long-term strategic sparring partner offering access to industrial networks and capital, with a decade-plus horizon. The firm typically takes significant minority stakes (over 25% of voting rights) with corresponding governance, focusing on growth financing and succession solutions, and welcomes co-investment with like-minded entrepreneurial families and investors. Sustainability, continuity and integrity guide its decisions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 7 portfolio companiesNew Materials ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathALTANA Group is a specialty chemicals company that develops technologies, solutions, and products for industrial customers.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Oil and lubricant recycling company in Uetze, Germany (held since 2012, significant minority).
Energy storage systems company in Karlstein, Germany (held since 2022, 100%).
Joining/welding technology for the transport sector, based in Biel, Switzerland (held since 2015, minority).
Carbon products and materials company based in Wiesbaden, Germany; publicly listed (held since 2009, significant minority).
SKion Water is an international water technology platform that brings together and supports water technology companies addressing water treatment and access to clean water.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Digital temperature control systems, based in Freital, Germany (held since 2020, minority).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SKion made?
- SKion has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does SKion invest at?
- SKion invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does SKion focus on?
- SKion focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Energy, New Materials.
- Where is SKion located?
- SKion is headquartered in Bad Homburg, DE.
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