Viessmann Generations Group
Family officeBattenberg (Eder) · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked
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.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteFourth-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.
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.
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.
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
founders shown can be your intro pathIreland-based global provider of cloud-based sustainability software for recycling, logistics, and emissions tracking.
Intelligent climate and energy solutions provider; Viessmann merged its Climate Solutions business with Carrier in 2023 and is one of its largest private shareholders.
Hamburg-based renewable energy producer operating solar and wind parks across Europe.
Munich-based asset manager focused on real asset investments in agriculture in Europe and South America (formerly Do Investment).
Spanish maker of Atmospheric Water Generators producing clean drinking water from humidity.
Germany's leading turnkey provider of technical buildings and stations for energy and industrial infrastructure, based in Waghäusel.
Global leader in building quantum computers.
Small-to-medium satellite launch service.
Provider of high-performance pre-insulated piping systems for district heating, operating across 30+ countries.
US-based leader in customized insulated panel systems and cold room solutions.
German industrial distributor of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation components, based in Kassel.
Berlin-based innovation platform and hub for Germany's Mittelstand connecting established companies, startups, and innovators.
German specialist designing modular heat transfer systems for district heating networks, based in Elsterheide.
Greek pharmaceutical producer of generic and specialty medicines across oncology, neurology, and cardiometabolic therapies.
German leader in sustainable infection control and hygiene solutions, based in Norderstedt.
€21 billion Nordic investment platform building sustainable cities, spanning NREP, 2150, and Velo Capital.
Develops high-efficiency refrigeration and cold chain technologies from Viessmann's Hof headquarters.
Platform empowering Mittelstand companies, particularly AI-driven firms, through digital and automated transformation.
Subsidiary delivering precision clean room solutions for healthcare, life sciences, e-mobility, and vertical farming.
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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