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§ Venture Capital · Bad Homburg, Hessen, Germany
Investment holding company and family office managing strategic equity investments for diverse sectors, focused on long-term value creation.
Key people at Aqton Partners.
Aqton Partners was founded in 2007 by Stefan Quandt (Founder).
Aqton Partners is an investment holding company that engages in long-term strategic equity holdings across diverse sectors. It primarily focuses on opportunities within the automotive industry, digital security and identity protection, photovoltaics and smart grids, and credit rating. The firm's approach is characterized by a focus on sustainable value creation through its portfolio companies.
The company was founded in 2007 by Stefan Quandt, an entrepreneur representing the fourth generation of a prominent industrial family. His insight was to apply a generational, patient capital strategy to cultivate significant stakes in enterprises with strong market positions and growth potential. This approach reflects a commitment to enduring success rather than short-term gains.
Aqton Partners works with companies within its targeted sectors, providing strategic capital to support their development and expansion. The firm's long-term vision centers on fostering robust and innovative businesses that contribute to key industries. It aims to build a resilient portfolio of companies that align with its principles of sustained growth and market leadership.
Key people at Aqton Partners.
Aqton Partners was founded in 2007 by Stefan Quandt (Founder).
Aqton Partners has 4 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Series C in Dedrone in July 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | Dedrone | $30.0M Series C | Henrik Kühl | 11.2 Capital, Cisco Investments, Felicis Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Shield Capital, Venky Ganesan, PE MBA, Target Partners |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dedrone | $31.0M Series C | Aydin Ghajar | 11.2 Capital, Cisco Investments, Felicis Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, Shield Capital, John Chambers, Anthology Fund, Target Partners, Tempocap |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Heliatek | $69.2M Debt / Series D | Innogy | BASF, BNP Paribas, CEE Group, ENGIE, European Investment Bank, High Tech Grunderfonds, TUDAG TU Dresden, Wellington Partners |
| Sep 1, 2014 | Heliatek | $23.0M Series C | Aqton Partners | Btov Partners, Converge Venture Partners, Metaplanet, Project A Ventures, Reiner Mauch, BASF, Bosch, ECAPITAL, High Tech Grunderfonds, Innogy, Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, Wellington Partners |