VM Capital

Profile

VM Capital is a family office based in Düsseldorf that represents the entrepreneurial heritage of the Vorndran-Sattelberger family. Founded by Dr. Helmut Vorndran, the firm focuses on growth-intensive technology companies with the potential for significant value appreciation. The firm is supported by a team including Elke Vorndran, involved in transaction generation and execution, and Volker Badzies, responsible for IT and administration. VM Capital distinguishes itself through its active and ongoing investment approach with a generational entrepreneurial legacy.

VM Capital invests primarily in profitable technology-intensive sectors including value-adding manufacturing industries, ICT, and Cleantech. The firm typically engages in mid-cap buyouts with equity investments ranging from €5 million to €50 million, targeting companies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia. Besides direct investments, they also invest in real estate, private equity funds, and infrastructure projects. As a family office, they do not explicitly disclose total assets under management or strategic partners.

VM Capital's portfolio includes companies like Thomas-Krenn.AG, a leading server manufacturer, and VM Solar Jerez, a photovoltaic IPP. Other notable investments include Pavoy GmbH for steel manufacturing solutions and EXTRA Computer GmbH, an IT hardware provider. Their strategy centers on 'buy and build' approaches and strategic growth initiatives, aiming for high returns on invested capital.