Family Offices in Zug

Good Energies was initially established in 2001 by Marcel Brenninkmeijer as an investment company with a strong focus on the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. Headquartered in New York, the firm quickly grew to manage over €4 billion in assets, making significant investments in companies within the solar and broader renewable energy sectors. They were known for their strategic approach to funding initiatives that aimed to advance clean energy solutions and mitigate climate change.In a significant strategic shift in 2012, Good Energies Capital, a key part of the investment firm, rebranded as Bregal Energy. This transition marked a broadening of its investment scope beyond solely renewables to encompass the wider North American energy industry, including traditional sectors like oil & gas, midstream, and power generation. Concurrently, a dedicated Good Energies Venture team continued its operations from London, supporting existing venture-stage portfolio companies, while the philanthropic arm, the Good Energies Foundation, maintained its separate activities.The firm, in its various iterations, has made notable investments in companies such as Q-Cells and Renewable Energy Corporation, playing a role in the growth of the solar energy market. Other portfolio companies included DunAn Microstaq, Konarka Technologies, NorSun, Tendril, and Power Assure. Their investment strategy often involved both control and non-control opportunities, with individual equity investments typically ranging between $15 million and $75 million.While the investment firm evolved into Bregal Energy, the Good Energies Foundation, established in 2007 as an integral part of the original private equity company, continues its philanthropic mission. Based in Switzerland and part of Porticus, the foundation focuses on funding initiatives that reverse the impact of climate change through access to clean energy and the protection of tropical forests. The historical investment firm's legacy is rooted in its early commitment to sustainable energy and its subsequent expansion into a broader energy investment mandate under the Bregal Energy brand.

Winterberg Group is a multi-family office investment firm that focuses on two primary investment strategies: Mature Stage Buyouts and Early Stage Growth Capital. The firm targets companies aligned with key global themes such as Scalable Industrial Technologies and the Emerging Middle Class. For mature stage buyouts, Winterberg Group typically acquires majority stakes in small and mid-sized industrial technology-driven companies, particularly niche Mittelstand champions in Europe with proven business models and growth potential. Their investment criteria for buyouts include industries like Healthcare, Agricultural Machinery & Technologies, Pumping Equipment & Systems, Industrial Measuring & Analytical Tools, and Engineering Services, with a focus on manufacturing and value-add services.For early stage growth capital, Winterberg Group invests at the Seed or Series A stage, aiming for significant minority stakes in fast-growing companies. These targets are often disruptive innovators in large traditional markets, exhibiting exponential growth and unique product or service offerings. The firm actively supports founders with guidance and value creation efforts from entry to exit, building concentrated portfolios with strong conviction. They are committed to all their portfolio companies, even during challenging times, distinguishing their approach from some other venture capital firms.The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in combining unique perspectives from entrepreneurship, strategy consulting, private equity, and venture capital within a global context. Winterberg Group emphasizes a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach, leveraging its experience, expertise, capital, and global network to support portfolio companies in implementing sustainable, value-creating corporate strategies. They are known for their ability to quickly evaluate opportunities, make decisions, and execute transactions.Winterberg Group was established in 2011 by a team of experienced investment and strategy consulting professionals. Key team members include Fabian Kröher, Co-Founder and Executive Director, and Florian Brickenstein, Partner and Executive Director. The firm has offices in several global locations, including Zug, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Moscow, Johannesburg, and Grünwald, reflecting its international reach and focus on both developed and emerging markets.