Since 2018, we have been thematically investing in companies active in the fields of good health, digitalisation, and environmental transformation. These themes will continue to have strong tailwinds in the decades ahead
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For almost 30 years, Aagon GmbH has been developing the client management and automation solution "ACMP," which includes a variety of modules such as inventory, license management, software distribution, patch management, vulnerability management, asset management, Defender management, and helpdesk. These tools support IT departments in automating routine tasks and saving costs.
More than 2,800 partners and customers of all industries and company sizes across the entire DACH region have benefited from this experience and innovative product developments for almost three decades.
ROTOP Pharmaka GmbH was founded in 2000 and is based on the premises of the Helmholtz Center in Rossendorf near Dresden.
The company is a leading provider of radiopharmaceuticals used for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
ROTOP develops, manufactures, and distributes these products in more than 40 countries worldwide and employs around 170 people.
Each year, a portion of its revenue is invested in research and development. In doing so, the company relies on scientific collaborations with research institutes, universities, clinics, and other businesses.
The company has modern production facilities that enable the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals under GMP conditions.
ROTOP also offers comprehensive CDMO services, which include the development and production of radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
Founded in 2011 by Dr. Kosai Baki, Permanence Marktplatz Oerlikon, based in Zurich, is the leading provider of acute and outpatient on-call care in the Zurich North area. Permanence Marktplatz Oerlikon is an outpatient facility that covers medical needs between hospital emergency rooms and (non-acute/planned) general practitioner care 365 days a year. The services include, among others, digital X-ray diagnostics, wound care and minor surgery, cardiological assessments, as well as emergency monitoring and infusion therapy. An in-house laboratory for internal and acute medicine is also available.
KGS Software GmbH, headquartered in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt am Main, has been the digital archive specialist for top companies worldwide for more than 20 years. Data and documents from SAP as well as documents from other leading applications are migrated and archived using high-performance, streamlined software. Under the brand “tia®” – the intelligent archive – the archive manufacturer has brought together all kgs product modules since 2020 into a unified vision of the intelligent document archive.
Magnolia was founded in 1997 by two software entrepreneurs and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Today, Magnolia operates globally, with more than 10 regional offices serving clients in over 100 countries. With its network of experienced implementation partners, Magnolia helps companies realize their DX initiatives and overcome the challenges of digitalization.
www.magnolia-cms.com
Acrolinx emerged from the Max Planck Institute and automates text creation processes for large enterprises—spanning everything from gender-inclusive language, writing conventions, and editorial consistency to standardization across corporate documents. Companies are faced daily with the task of drafting, editing, adapting, and publishing millions of pages of text. This unique software runs on artificial intelligence, supporting organizations with a Herculean challenge: ensuring their written content meets specific brand, tone, and technical standards at scale. By combining machine learning with precise rule-based systems tailored to brand requirements, Acrolinx offers tools for reading and analyzing text to generate more efficient and consistent communications. The software also facilitates the introduction of inclusive language directly during content creation company-wide, supporting customer DEI efforts. Founded in 2002 as a research project at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), the product was launched in 2010. Headquartered in Berlin, Acrolinx also has offices in Waltham (MA, USA) and Portland (OR, USA).
As a specialist in measurement and control technology, Senseca Germany GmbH (formerly GHM Group) operates in the business fields of industrial sensors and electronics, environmental measurement technology, mobile measuring devices, as well as data acquisition and transmission. The company manufactures and distributes both individual components and complete systems to customers from sectors such as mechanical and plant engineering, transport technology, environmental engineering, meteorology, water treatment, and other industries. The foundation of today’s Senseca Germany GmbH consists of five former family businesses, which were merged in 2009, 2015, and 2017 as part of a buy & build strategy.
FactFinder is Europe's leading technology for search, merchandising, and personalization in B2C and B2B e-commerce. This AI-powered software enables e-commerce companies to provide their customers with a targeted shopping experience at any time. The company was founded in 1981 and now has five locations in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Sweden.
VALEARA (formerly ZNS Bottrop) operates a psychiatric day clinic with an affiliated outpatient institute as well as a medical center for neurology in the heart of the Ruhr region. Since its founding as a group practice in 1983, ZNS has continuously expanded its range of services within the field of conversational medicine and is now the regional leader. Its interdisciplinary approach and high intercultural competence ensure comprehensive patient care.
APELOS Therapy (formerly Physio Holding) is a Germany-based operator of facilities for physiotherapy, osteopathy, outpatient rehabilitation, and medical fitness. As a parent company, APELOS is building a group of high-quality therapeutic facilities while maintaining operational independence and local branding (e.g., company names) at each site. At the same time, the group supports its facilities with the exchange of therapeutic expertise and assists with topics such as licensing, personnel search, billing, and accounting.
Berge & Meer was founded in 1971 in Rengsdorf and is now Germany’s number one direct travel provider. As a specialist in round trips and cruises, Berge & Meer offers a variety of travel options to over 80 countries worldwide.
Founded in 1991, the BRACE Group (formerly Schendel & Pawlaczyk Group), headquartered in Münster, is one of the leading providers of services in the fields of trade fair construction, exhibition design, and live communication in the German-speaking region. As a specialist for trade fair stands and project management, BRACE Group offers its medium-sized clients an all-round service from a single source.
Market Logic develops and distributes marketing information systems as a software-as-a-service solution, helping brand companies support innovation and marketing processes with the right information at the right time. Its clients include leading global companies from the consumer sector as well as customers in healthcare, retail, high-tech, finance, media & entertainment, and telecommunications. Market Logic was founded in 2006, with headquarters in Berlin and an office in Chicago.
Approximately 70% of all medical diagnoses in Switzerland are made based on laboratory test results, highlighting the importance of laboratory diagnostics. labor team is the fourth largest medical laboratory in Switzerland and, in 2021, performed analytics for around one million patients. With a state-of-the-art fleet of machines, a wide range of tests, fast turnaround times, and reliable, precise results, labor team provides leading diagnostics for the population, enabling people to live better lives. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Goldach near St. Gallen, the company has an established base of over 3,000 clients, the vast majority of which are medical practices, as well as selected hospitals, senior homes, and industrial enterprises. labor team is a “one-stop laboratory,” offering both routine and specialized analyses as well as ongoing research into new procedures.
The real estate sector is responsible for more than a third of CO₂ emissions, offering enormous potential for increasing the efficiency of existing property portfolios. Argentus Westbridge is the market leader in sustainability management for the real estate and housing industry. The company combines interdisciplinary expertise with consulting and implementation know-how, supporting its clients not only in the concept phase but also in the practical realization of all efficiency measures. The team keeps both ecological and economic aspects in view, linking sustainability with better returns for its clients. The group enables significant cost savings as well as improvements to the carbon footprint and boasts a well-diversified customer base of over 250 large property owners, pension funds, and asset managers. Founded in 2011 and following the merger with Argentus, Westbridge is headquartered in Frankfurt.
www.westbridge-advisory.com
Anyone who does not digitize now will be pushed out of the market—that’s what you hear everywhere. Easy to say, but how does one actually know what to do? Helping countless companies manage digital transformation is an endless field. Mindcurv brings clarity for its clients and guides them step by step on their journey into the “new frontier.” It’s a remarkable success story. Since 2011, Mindcurv, headquartered in Essen, has been supporting organizations in the development and implementation of scalable digital platforms and cloud infrastructures.
Allergies, intolerances, personal taste – today’s foods need to address all of these. Healthy nutrition is the future. There are 566 trillion different ways to create your own muesli. This is mymuesli: a unique food company with brand awareness over 90%, helping people in Germany and Switzerland start their day. mymuesli pioneered “D2C” (direct-to-consumer) in the food sector before most knew what it was and has since become Germany’s largest premium muesli provider. Founded in 2007 in Passau, with an office in Berlin, mymuesli is both producer and leading supplier of individually mixed premium muesli, available online, in supermarkets, and in its own stores. Active in six European countries, mymuesli offers customized muesli creations from more than 80 ingredients in high-quality organic standards, as well as ready-mixed muesli, granola, porridge, tea, and milk alternatives. Through the mymission initiative, mymuesli places great emphasis on sustainability, starting with ingredient sourcing, CO₂ accounting, and zero food waste projects.
GastroHero was founded in Dortmund in 2013 and is Europe's major online retailer for gastronomy supplies, with online shops in five European countries. The product range extends from small items such as pots and pans to large appliances like refrigerators and pizza ovens. In addition to online retail, GastroHero offers additional services such as complete planning of commercial kitchens on-site for clients, as well as technical support and installation of equipment through an international network of technicians.
Cherry, headquartered in Auerbach, Bavaria, is a global leader in the production of computer input devices such as health insurance card readers and gaming equipment, with a focus on office, gaming, industry, security, eHealth solutions, and switches for mechanical keyboards. Founded in the USA in 1953, Cherry began manufacturing computer keyboards in 1973, making it the oldest existing keyboard manufacturer. In 1983, Cherry became the leading brand for quality and design with the development and production of the MX Switch. In 2020, GENUI partially realized its investment in Cherry and, following the IPO of Cherry AG in 2021, the investment was fully realized.
Data-driven decision-making is the way forward. fashionette is one of the most successful data-driven companies in the consumer goods sector. As a pure online retailer of luxury and premium handbags as well as accessories, the company has managed to grow profitably from EUR 36 million in sales to over EUR 150 million. A true success story. In 2020, the GENUI investment in fashionette AG was partially realized through a listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and fully divested in 2022.
All4Labels, headquartered in Hamburg, is one of the world's leading label companies and a pioneer in sustainable and digital packaging solutions, specializing in the home care, personal care, food, and beverage industries. Customers value All4Labels as a preferred supplier of self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, security labels, and flexible packaging solutions. All4Labels has been a long-term partner for major local and international companies across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and China. In 2019, the GENUI investment in All4Labels was realized.
CLOSED began as a denim brand in 1978 and stands for unique designs, uncompromising quality, and jeans made in Italy. Denim makes up a significant part of CLOSED’s creative DNA. French creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and German tradition influence the products. The family-owned business, based in Hamburg, runs stores and showrooms in Germany, Europe, and the USA. From its very beginnings, CLOSED has focused on sustainability, producing over 80 percent of its collection with European manufacturers. The GENUI investment in CLOSED was realized in 2019.