SKion GmbH

Profile

SKion GmbH is a private investment company based in Germany, founded by Dr. h. c. Susanne Klatten. It focuses on return-oriented investment strategies and operates across various economic, industrial, and technological sectors. The firm aims to strengthen German and European companies while contributing to societal progress. Dr. Susanne Klatten brings a wealth of experience from being part of supervisory boards of large corporations like ALTANA AG and BMW AG.

SKion primarily invests in industrial goods and services, electrical engineering, optics, renewable energy, IT/digitization, and medical technology. It tends to focus on growth financing and succession solutions. The firm prefers significant minority stakes, typically more than 25%, allowing governance influence and intends to invest strategically over a long-term horizon. They also have specialized initiatives, such as SKion Water, which targets water technology companies. Their partnerships often involve like-minded entrepreneurial families and investors.

Notable investments include ALTANA AG, a provider of specialty chemicals, SGL Carbon SE, a major player in carbon-based solutions, and AVISTA OIL AG, a leader in oil and lubricant recycling. Additionally, SKion Water participates in multiple other water technology firms like Paques and Ovivo.