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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany201-500 Employees
Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH is a German family-owned holding that operates in the venture capital and private equity space, managing a diversified portfolio with a long-term investment horizon. Based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company traces its roots to 1756 and emphasizes an enkelfähig ethos that links entrepreneurial success with environmental and societal responsibility. As a 100 percent family-owned entity, Haniel combines ownership stability with a portfolio-driven approach aimed at sustaining value across generations. Haniel serves as an investor and partner to a range of companies within its diversified portfolio, seeking to support long-term growth and resilience across industries. In August 2024, the board appointed Joachim Drees as chief executive, marking a leadership transition at the Duisburg-based firm.