Automation specialists, precision manufacturers and industrial software providers are among the companies investors regularly ask me about.
Revenue and earnings matter, but they are rarely the reason a buyer chooses a technology company. Usually it is about a team that masters a niche and customers who have stayed for years.
That is exactly what I look at before I approach you. And I only get in touch when an investor is a genuine fit for your company.
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System integrators and special machine builders who automate production. Buyers look for in-house standard solutions and service revenue that comes back every year.
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Makers and integrators of sensors, cameras and inspection systems. Those who make quality measurable matter more and more in production.
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Makers of drives, grippers and clamping devices. Small specialists with their own product are often niche world leaders here.
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Machining and component companies with know-how that cannot be copied quickly. Buyers look at the customer mix, certifications and the people at the machines.
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Technology and services for power grids, substations and industrial plants. Grid expansion keeps order books full for years.
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Software that runs machines, production and quality. Recurring licences and long customer relationships make these companies attractive to investors.
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Technology and software for warehouses, material flow and picking. Skills shortages and e-commerce drive demand here.
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Suppliers to space and security, where approvals and qualifications protect the market.
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Businesses that keep plants running, often with multi-year framework contracts and technicians who know their customers' plants inside out.
Many mid-sized automation specialists and suppliers face succession, while customers want solutions from a single source. Investors therefore bring specialised businesses together into larger groups with more capacity and a broader offering. For owners this often means their business lives on and the team stays.
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I only get in touch when an investor is a concrete fit for your company.
You decide whether and when the investor learns your name.
It is free of charge for you. The investor pays my fee.
Tell me briefly about your business. I will tell you honestly whether I know a suitable investor.
