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SKion GmbH

SKion GmbH

Germanyskion.de

Overview

SKion GmbH is the investment company of German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten. They focus on companies with forward-looking technologies and innovative business models in the industry and the service sector. SKion invests primarily in companies based in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the UK. The family office of Susanne Klatten invests mainly through minority stakes in which they hold more than 25% of the voting rights. SKion invests in companies that have a turnover of between €300 million and €2.5 billion. Another investment consideration is whether there is an opportunity to partner with other entrepreneurial families and investors. The company's investment focus is on the industrial goods and services sector, electrical engineering, optics, and renewable energy companies, as well as IT and medical technology companies.

Year Founded

2006

Portfolio Companies

6

Website

skion.de

Investments

SKion GmbH investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Proxima FusionJul 2026Series A ExtensionCo-investor
BMZ GroupFeb 2026Buyout/LBOLead
BMZ GroupOct 2025DebtLead
watttronMar 2024Series BCo-investor
BMZ GroupJul 2022Private EquityLead

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGermany
Year Founded2006

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