Top 10 Family Offices & Institutional Investors in Germany

Germany has one of the largest pools of family capital in Europe, built on multi-generational industrial wealth.

However, compared to other markets, the family office landscape in Germany is relatively private and less visible. This makes it harder for GPs to identify relevant investors, even though many of these family offices actively allocate to private markets, including venture and growth funds.

This list covers 10 family offices in Germany with exposure to private markets. While not exhaustive, it provides a focused starting point for GPs looking to understand the landscape and prioritize outreach.

1. Haniel

Website: haniel.de 

HQ Location: Duisburg, Germany

Investment Focus: Industrial transformation, sustainability, private markets

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/franz-haniel-cie-gmbh 

Note: One of Germany’s oldest family offices with a long-term, multi-generational investment strategy.

2. Skion

Website: skion.de 

HQ Location: Bad Homburg, Germany

Investment Focus: Industrial tech, water, healthcare

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skion-gmbh 

Note: Investment vehicle of Susanne Klatten with a strong focus on long-term industrial investments.

3. HQ Capital

Website: hqcapital.com 

HQ Location: Bad Homburg, Germany

Investment Focus: Private equity, venture, infrastructure

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hq-capital 

Note: Represents the Harald Quandt family with global exposure across private markets.

4. HQ Trust

Website: hqtrust.de 

HQ Location: Bad Homburg, Germany

Investment Focus: Asset allocation, private markets

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hq-trust-gmbh 

Note: Multi-family office connected to the Quandt family ecosystem.

5. FINVIA

Website: finvia.fo 

HQ Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Investment Focus: Venture, private equity, alternatives

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/finvia 

Note: A newer multi-family office providing access to curated private market opportunities.

6. FOCAM AG

Website: focam.de 

HQ Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Investment Focus: Multi-asset, private markets

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/focam-ag 

Note: Low-profile family office investing across private markets.

7. SPUDY

Website: spudy.com 

HQ Location: Germany

Investment Focus: Growth-stage investments

LinkedIn: N/A

Note: Family capital vehicle with exposure to later-stage private investments.

8. Extorel

Website: extorel.de 

HQ Location: Munich, Germany

Investment Focus: Early-stage venture, private markets

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/extorel 

Note: The family office of the Strascheg family.

9. Thi Investments

Website: thi-investments.com 

HQ Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Investment Focus: Growth, buyouts, venture exposure

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thi-investments 

Note: Family-backed investment platform with broad private market exposure.

10. Wirtgen Invest

Website: wirtgen-invest.de 

HQ Location: Windhagen, Germany

Investment Focus: Private equity, venture, diversified assets

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wirtgen-invest-holding-gmbh 

Note: Investment vehicle of the Wirtgen family following a major industrial exit.

11. Droege Group

Website: droege-group.com 

HQ Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Investment Focus: Consumer, industrials, private equity

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/droege-group 

Note: Family-backed investment firm with global exposure across private markets.

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