Family Offices in Bad Homburg

AQTON SE is a German investment holding company based in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, owned by entrepreneur Stefan Quandt. The firm is characterized by a long-term investment approach across its diverse portfolio. AQTON SE primarily focuses on strategic equity holdings in key industries, including the automotive sector, digital security and identity protection, photovoltaics and smart grids, and credit rating services. The company also extends its investments into agricultural technology, particularly in solutions leveraging artificial intelligence.Founded in 2007, AQTON SE serves as a significant vehicle for managing the investments of Stefan Quandt, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and heir to the prominent Quandt family industrial dynasty. Stefan Quandt's investment philosophy emphasizes sustainable growth and innovation, aiming to foster advancements within the sectors where AQTON SE holds stakes. This approach reflects a commitment to not only financial returns but also to the long-term development and impact of its portfolio companies.AQTON SE's notable investments include a significant stake in BMW AG within the automotive industry. In digital security and identity protection, the firm has invested in companies like Entrust and has seen an exit from Dedrone. Its commitment to renewable energy and smart grids is evident through holdings in Solarwatt, Heliatek, and Kiwigrid. Furthermore, AQTON SE supports the financial sector through its investment in Scope, a European rating agency, and contributes to agricultural innovation with its investment in Ecorobotix, which specializes in AI-supported plant detection and precision spraying systems.The firm's leadership is anchored by Stefan Quandt, a prominent figure known for his strategic vision and long-term investment philosophy. While specific details on the broader team's individual expertise are not extensively publicized, the firm's operational structure includes key personnel such as Dr. Jörg Appelhans as press officer, Roman Weigand overseeing data protection, and G. Subrahmanyam, Stefan Weiser, and Hans-Peter Hermani who have held managing director or authorized signatory roles. AQTON SE's strategy involves fostering advancements in its chosen sectors through a combination of strategic investments and collaborative partnerships.

HQ Trust is a leading independent multi-family office and advisor for sophisticated wealth management and capital investments, primarily serving private clients, families, foundations, and institutional investors. The firm distinguishes itself through its strictly bank-independent services, offering objective and product-independent advice. Their approach emphasizes long-term strategies, comprehensive expertise across various asset classes, and a deep understanding of complex assets and entrepreneurial responsibility. HQ Trust is also a member of the Wigmore Association, an international network of independent family offices, which provides its clients with access to bundled expertise and global information.The roots of HQ Trust trace back to the Harald Quandt family, known for its ownership in BMW. The family's single-family office was founded in 1982, pioneering family office wealth management and alternative investing in Germany. Building on this success, several financial services companies were established between 1988 and 1992, which served as predecessors to the current HQ Trust, formed in 2006 as a multi-client family office. This history underscores the firm's generational experience in managing wealth and its commitment to a counter-cyclical and long-term investment philosophy.HQ Trust provides a broad and deep range of services, including wealth strategy, wealth management, reporting & controlling, and advisory for private and institutional clients. Their investment approach incorporates alternative investments, which have been refined since the 1980s. While primarily an advisor and multi-family office, their involvement in alternative investments and the mention of companies like Liqid (Financial Services) in related contexts suggest an indirect exposure or advisory role in sectors such as Financial Services & Fintech.The firm's team comprises experienced professionals, including Managing Directors, Managing Partners, Executive Partners, and Partners, across its offices in Bad Homburg, Düsseldorf, and Berlin. The leadership team includes Jochen Butz (CEO), Christian Stadtmüller (CFO & COO), and Christian Subbe (CIO). HQ Trust prides itself on a high continuity in client relationships and fosters a team principle that combines young talent with experienced staff, promoting holistic thinking and responsibility.

SKion is an investment firm founded by entrepreneur Dr. h. c. Susanne Klatten, focusing on developing industrial assets with a return-oriented and value-based approach across various economic, industrial, and technological cycles. The firm aims to strengthen German and European companies as innovation drivers, enhance their value, and contribute to societal progress. SKion acts as a strategic sparring partner, grounded in family-oriented entrepreneurship, offering access to industrial networks and capital.Established in 2006, SKion invests in companies with sustainable business models and strong leadership teams. Dr. h. c. Susanne Klatten, a prominent entrepreneur, also serves on the supervisory boards of ALTANA AG, BMW AG, and UnternehmerTUM GmbH, which she founded in 2002 to support tech startups. SKion emphasizes a management culture built on trust and appreciation, providing leaders with the autonomy to manage their companies responsibly and transparently. The firm's investment horizon extends a decade and beyond, reflecting its commitment to long-term value creation.SKion's portfolio includes significant holdings in companies such as ALTANA AG, a global specialty chemicals provider, and SGL Carbon SE, a manufacturer of carbon products and materials. The firm acquired 100% of ALTANA AG in 2010, supporting its long-term growth and innovation strategy. SKion also invested growth capital in AVISTA OIL in 2012, a pioneer in used oil upcycling. Recent investments, as of early 2026, include Inuwat, BMZ Holding, Landa Digital Printing, FIDO Tech, and Malmberg waters, spanning industries like holding companies, electrical equipment, business/productivity software, and environmental services.The firm primarily invests in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia, valuing geographical proximity and personal engagement. SKion typically takes significant minority stakes (over 25% of voting rights) and focuses on growth financing and succession solutions, often partnering with like-minded entrepreneurial families and investors. Their investment focus spans future technologies and innovative business models, targeting companies with revenues between 50 and 500 million Euros, and in some cases, up to 2.5 billion Euros, particularly in industrial goods and services, electrical engineering, optics, renewable energies, closed-loop material cycles, IT/digitalization, and medical technology.