Gurit Holding
Post in 2025
Gurit Holding AG is a prominent developer and innovator in the composites industry, recognized as a leading global supplier of composite materials and engineering services. The company specializes in the manufacture of composite tooling equipment, core kitting services, and pultruded structural profiles. Gurit operates through several segments, including Wind materials, Manufacturing solutions, and Marine and Industrial, with wind materials being the primary source of revenue. Geographically, the company has a diverse presence, serving markets in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and other regions worldwide.
Carlyle Group
Post in 2024
The Carlyle Group, established in 1987, is a global alternative asset manager with a diverse investment portfolio. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the firm invests in corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies, and investment solutions. Carlyle's private equity investments span various sectors, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, technology, and retail, among others. The firm manages multiple fund families, catering to early and later-stage companies, and employs a long-term value creation strategy. Carlyle's real estate investments focus on opportunistic and core funds, targeting sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, and commercial services. The firm's global presence extends to North America, Europe, Asia, and Japan, with regional offices in key financial hubs.
TESVOLT
Funding Round in 2021
TESVOLT GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Wittenberg, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of lithium battery storage systems aimed at the commercial and industrial sectors. The company is recognized as a leader in energy storage solutions within Germany and Europe, focusing on enabling businesses to reduce their energy dependency and contribute to the energy transition. TESVOLT produces intelligent storage systems with capacities ranging from 10 kilowatt-hours to multiple megawatt-hours, ensuring high quality and TÜV-certified safety. Its products can integrate with various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and biogas. The company operates a carbon-neutral gigafactory for series production and has received numerous accolades for its innovations, including the German Entrepreneur Award and the TOP 100 “Innovator of the Year.” Co-founders Daniel Hannemann and Simon Schandert leverage their extensive experience in the photovoltaic sector to advance the development of economical and efficient storage solutions.
SEGRO is a UK-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, and development of modern warehouses and light industrial properties. Established in 1920 and headquartered in London, the company manages approximately 7 million square metres of space valued at over £10 billion. SEGRO's portfolio serves a diverse range of industries and is strategically located in and around major cities and key transportation hubs across the UK and nine other European countries. The firm was founded by Percival Perry and Noel Mobbs, and it continues to focus on meeting the evolving needs of its customers in the logistics and industrial sectors.