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Viessmann Generations Group

Family office

Battenberg (Eder) · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Viessmann Generations Group pursues long-term, cross-generational value creation across several investment fields. It backs majority platforms in green energy infrastructure (grid, district heating and cooling, clean and cold chains), takes minority stakes in adjacent purpose-driven sectors such as renewables, sustainability software, water, and pharmaceuticals, and makes generational investments in real estate, forestry, and regenerative agriculture. It also backs bold early-stage deep tech ideas (space, quantum, battery storage, data centers, cybersecurity, CO2 management, materials) and forms strategic partnerships. Its Viessmann Foundation deploys philanthropic capital toward climate, health, education, and poverty alleviation.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Battenberg (Eder), DE
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Tracked investments
20

Team · 12 people

from the firm's website
Max Viessmann· Chief Executive Officer and President

Fourth-generation member of the founding family who serves as CEO and President, leading the family company toward scalable, sustainable solutions with a focus on innovation, technology, and environmental responsibility.

Boris Scukanec Hopinski· Chief Investment and Operating Officer

Joined as Chief Investment and Operating Officer in early 2024, bringing nearly two decades of experience. Previously worked at Goldman Sachs and held executive roles at UniCredit.

Desiree Castell· Chief People Officer

Appointed Chief People Officer in April 2026, having shaped the group's global people and organization since 2021. Previously led growth at a technology scale-up and advised on strategy at McKinsey & Company.

Dr. Albert Christmann· Member of the Board of Directors
Dr.-Ing. E.h. Peter Leibinger· Member of the Board of Directors
Frauke von Polier· Member of the Board of Directors
Madeleine Jahr· Member of the Board of Directors
Marcus Brennecke· Member of the Board of Directors
Nicola Boya· Head of Group & Internal Communications
Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann· Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors
Prof. Dr. Thomas Rödder· Deputy Chairman
Rolf Wetzel· Chief Financial Officer

Joined as CFO and Executive Board member in October 2025. Previously spent over a decade as CFO at Heraeus and held senior roles at Lanxess AG, working closely with the investment team on portfolio stewardship and capital allocation.

Investments · 20 tracked

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AMCS

Ireland-based global provider of cloud-based sustainability software for recycling, logistics, and emissions tracking.

Carrier Global

Intelligent climate and energy solutions provider; Viessmann merged its Climate Solutions business with Carrier in 2023 and is one of its largest private shareholders.

Encavis

Hamburg-based renewable energy producer operating solar and wind parks across Europe.

FGTC Investment

Munich-based asset manager focused on real asset investments in agriculture in Europe and South America (formerly Do Investment).

GENAQ

Spanish maker of Atmospheric Water Generators producing clean drinking water from humidity.

GRITEC

Germany's leading turnkey provider of technical buildings and stations for energy and industrial infrastructure, based in Waghäusel.

IQM

Global leader in building quantum computers.

Isar Aerospace

Small-to-medium satellite launch service.

ISOPLUS

Provider of high-performance pre-insulated piping systems for district heating, operating across 30+ countries.

KPS Global

US-based leader in customized insulated panel systems and cold room solutions.

Landefeld

German industrial distributor of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation components, based in Kassel.

Maschinenraum

Berlin-based innovation platform and hub for Germany's Mittelstand connecting established companies, startups, and innovators.

Pewo

German specialist designing modular heat transfer systems for district heating networks, based in Elsterheide.

PharOS

Greek pharmaceutical producer of generic and specialty medicines across oncology, neurology, and cardiometabolic therapies.

Schülke & Mayr

German leader in sustainable infection control and hygiene solutions, based in Norderstedt.

Urban Partners

€21 billion Nordic investment platform building sustainable cities, spanning NREP, 2150, and Velo Capital.

Viessmann Clean & Cold Solutions

Develops high-efficiency refrigeration and cold chain technologies from Viessmann's Hof headquarters.

Vision Mittelstand Partners

Platform empowering Mittelstand companies, particularly AI-driven firms, through digital and automated transformation.

Vitec

Subsidiary delivering precision clean room solutions for healthcare, life sciences, e-mobility, and vertical farming.

Vito Ventures

Deep tech early-stage venture arm anchoring investments in breakthrough technologies like space and quantum computing.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Viessmann Generations Group invest at?
Viessmann Generations Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Viessmann Generations Group focus on?
Viessmann Generations Group focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, PropTech, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Viessmann Generations Group located?
Viessmann Generations Group is headquartered in Battenberg (Eder), DE.

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