Wirtgen Invest is a German single family office that emerged following the sale of the family-owned Wirtgen Group, a leading construction machinery manufacturer, to John Deere in 2017. The firm, led by brothers Jürgen and Stefan Wirtgen, focuses on sustainable, long-term investments across several key business areas: Real Estate, Energy, Venture, and Finance. Their approach emphasizes active involvement in shaping the business fields they understand well, rather than being solely market-driven.The firm's investment strategy is rooted in a strong entrepreneurial tradition, aiming to preserve and grow wealth for future generations while upholding ecological and social responsibilities. Wirtgen Invest takes a holistic view of its investments, striving for harmony among economic, environmental, and social objectives, and applies ESG standards to its investment decisions. They operate with a highly professional team, managing their investments independently of third-party economic interests.In Real Estate, Wirtgen Invest acquires prime properties in top German and selected European metropolitan locations, focusing on office, retail, residential, and hospitality assets that contribute to urban development. Their Energy portfolio is dedicated exclusively to renewable energies, with significant investments in solar and wind parks across several European countries and Australia. The Venture arm targets young companies with technological advantages and strong growth potential, as well as established companies in the buyout sector, often taking silent participations in over 700 holdings. In Finance, the firm diversifies across bonds, stocks, commodities, and precious metals, aiming for positive returns regardless of capital market trends.Wirtgen Invest also demonstrates a strong commitment to social engagement through two foundations, the Jürgen Wirtgen Stiftung and the Stefan Wirtgen Stiftung, and the Aktionsgruppe 'Kinder in Not e.V.', supporting various regional, national, and international social initiatives, including a therapy center for handicapped children in India.
