A strong transition
for your life's work
A strong transition for your life's work
Entrepreneurial succession with integrity, responsibility, passion, and a long-term perspective for your business.
Entrepreneurial succession with responsibility, integrity, and a long-term perspective.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Preserve culture and values.
Sustainably shape the future.
Preserve the legacy.
Shape the future sustainably.
Starke Unternehmensnachfolge is an investment company for SMEs and stands for a responsible and entrepreneurially shaped succession solution. Your life’s work is continued with respect for the achievements, continuity, and genuine passion. Values and identity are preserved while the future is shaped with a long-term perspective.
Our approach deliberately differs from traditional financial investors. The personal entry into the succession is at the forefront, represented by the successor entrepreneur Joshua Starke as the operational managing director on-site – accompanied by a network of experienced medium-sized entrepreneurs and investors.
Abouts us
Your reliable partner for
succession
Your reliable
partner for your
succession
ABOUT US
Joshua Starke is a passionate entrepreneur, born and raised in the Westerwald – a rural region in western Germany characterized by strong small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurial spirit. This background has shaped his close connection to SMEs and continues to influence his entrepreneurial actions today.
As a co-founder of several companies, including VAYS GmbH, Degura GmbH, and Evano GmbH, as well as in leadership roles such as Managing Director, Vice President, or Chief Sales Officer, he has taken on comprehensive strategic and operational responsibilities. Previously, he worked as an independent consultant focusing on small and medium-sized companies.
His focus of professional expertise include business development, strategy, digitalization, marketing, and sales. This experience is complemented by an MBA from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, a diploma in business economics from the Potsdam Business Academy, and a certificate in business strategy from Harvard Business School.
Joshua Starke is a passionate entrepreneur, born and raised in the Westerwald – a rural region in western Germany characterized by strong small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurial spirit. This background has shaped his close connection to SMEs and continues to influence his entrepreneurial actions today.
As a co-founder of several companies, including VAYS GmbH, Degura GmbH, and Evano GmbH, as well as in leadership roles such as Managing Director, Vice President, or Chief Sales Officer, he has taken on comprehensive strategic and operational responsibilities. Previously, he worked as an independent consultant focusing on small and medium-sized companies.
His focus of professional expertise include business development, strategy, digitalization, marketing, and sales. This experience is complemented by an MBA from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, a diploma in business economics from the Potsdam Business Academy, and a certificate in business strategy from Harvard Business School.
Joshua Starke is a passionate entrepreneur, born and raised in the Westerwald – a rural region in western Germany characterized by strong small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurial spirit. This background has shaped his close connection to SMEs and continues to influence his entrepreneurial actions today.
As a co-founder of several companies, including VAYS GmbH, Degura GmbH, and Evano GmbH, as well as in leadership roles such as Managing Director, Vice President, or Chief Sales Officer, he has taken on comprehensive strategic and operational responsibilities. Previously, he worked as an independent consultant focusing on small and medium-sized companies.
His focus of professional expertise include business development, strategy, digitalization, marketing, and sales. This experience is complemented by an MBA from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, a diploma in business economics from the Potsdam Business Academy, and a certificate in business strategy from Harvard Business School.
Investors
Investors
A selected group
of investors
A selected
circle of investors
We are supported by a select group of experienced entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors who share our values and accompany succession processes with continuity and a long-term perspective.
We are supported by a select group of experienced entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors who share our values and accompany succession processes with continuity and a long-term perspective.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is Managing Partner at RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently over 30 Search Funds and actively supports several boards.
Dr. Thomas Bühler has been an investor and partner in the German middle class for over 35 years and has successfully accompanied various succession arrangements many times. He has a deep understanding of the middle class in the German-speaking area and has already successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs on their journey.
In recent years, Nicolas Rudzki led a family office as managing director, where he was responsible for investments in succession and search funds, among others. Subsequently, he co-founded Valmaris Private Investors with his partners. He is involved in numerous boards and actively supports CEOs, especially in financing matters.
Dr. Gernot Eisinger founded AFINUM in 2000 together with Dr. Thomas Bühler. AFINUM is focused on succession planning in the German-speaking middle class. Gernot has extensive experience with entrepreneurial succession solutions and has successfully supported dozens of successor entrepreneurs.
Jan Woitschätzke acquired Funa Nachrichtentechnik GmbH in 2004. He expanded Funa internationally and strengthened the company through acquisitions. Since 2013, he has primarily supported young medium-sized entrepreneurs as a partner with expertise and capital. He holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Christopher is the founder of DrSmile, a provider of clear dental aligners with over 600 employees. In 2020, Christopher sold DrSmile to Straumann, one of the world's leading companies in the dental industry. Since then, he has been involved with Legacy Partners in succession solutions.
Herbert Doleisch was a partner at Triton, a mid-sized partner and investor, for almost 20 years, and now invests, together with his partners, through Valmaris Private Investors in search funds and succession solutions. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard University, as well as from the University of Vienna.
Lukas Matzinger is the Managing Partner of RPG Capital, the family office and majority owner of the RP Global Group, an independent power producer in the renewable energy sector. He is responsible for investments in real estate, venture capital, private equity, as well as currently more than 30 search funds and actively supports several boards.
Principles
Principles that guide our
entrepreneurial actions
Respect for your life's work
Past achievements and passion are respected, culture and values are preserved. The handover takes place transparently, in partnership, and on equal footing.
Respect for your life's work
Past achievements and passion are respected, culture and values are preserved. The handover takes place transparently, in partnership, and on equal footing.
Entrepreneurial Responsibility
Active succession instead of passive participation. Presence on-site, personal responsibility, and long-term entrepreneurial engagement – supported by an experienced network.
Entrepreneurial Responsibility
Active succession instead of passive participation. Presence on-site, personal responsibility, and long-term entrepreneurial engagement – supported by an experienced network.
Entrepreneurial Responsibility
Active succession instead of passive participation. Presence on-site, personal responsibility, and long-term entrepreneurial engagement – supported by an experienced network.
Integrity & Humility
Authentic, sincere, and humble in action. Trust is not presumed, but earned through discipline, commitment, attitude, and results.
Integrity & Humility
Authentic, sincere, and humble in action. Trust is not presumed, but earned through discipline, commitment, attitude, and results.
Integrity & Humility
Authentic, sincere, and humble in action. Trust is not presumed, but earned through discipline, commitment, attitude, and results.
Long-term perspective
Continuity, stability, and sustainable development instead of short-term gains. The focus is on long-term success for employees, customers, and partners.
Long-term perspective
Continuity, stability, and sustainable growth instead of short-term gains. The focus is on long-term success for employees, customers, and partners.
Long-term perspective
Continuity, stability, and sustainable growth instead of short-term gains. The focus is on long-term success for employees, customers, and partners.
Principles
Principles that guide our
entrepreneurial actions
Respect for your life's work
Past achievements and passion are respected, culture and values are preserved. The handover takes place transparently, in partnership, and on equal footing.
Entrepreneurial Responsibility
Active succession instead of passive participation. Presence on-site, personal responsibility, and long-term entrepreneurial engagement – supported by an experienced network.
Integrity & Humility
Authentic, sincere, and humble in action. Trust is not presumed, but earned through discipline, commitment, attitude, and results.
Long-term perspective
Continuity, stability, and sustainable development instead of short-term gains. The focus is on long-term success for employees, customers, and partners.
Joshua Starke
Founder & Managing Director
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Let’s talk about your
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