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akenza Acquired by VEGA: Behind the 2026 IoT Deal
This Research Note examines the acquisition of the Swiss smart buildings IoT platform company, akenza AG by VEGA Grieshaber KG, a German manufacturer of industrial measurement technology. VEGA Profile Since 1959, VEGA Grieshaber KG has been developing and producing technology for level and pressure measurement for industrial process automation. VEGA’s measurement solutions are used in […]
Priva Results Examined: Revenue Growth to €115.6m in 2025
In this Research Note we examine Priva, the Dutch provider of climate control hardware, software, and services for the building automation and horticulture sectors. We update our March 2024 coverage on three fronts: the state of the Viessmann shareholding, the competitive pressure now building in Priva’s core European markets, and a leadership change that could […]
WAGO Targets Data Centers in 2026: A Proven Growth Play
This Research Note examines WAGO Group, a German supplier of electrical interconnection technology and automation products for buildings and factories. We analyze their 2025 financial highlights and growth strategy in the building automation business in 2026. This article updates our coverage of WAGO from September 2024. WAGO Profile The company addresses various market segments and […]
Geutebrueck Sells to IBEX: €23m Video Specialist Times Its Exit
Geutebrueck, the German video security specialist, has agreed a sale to IBEX Wachstumspartner, a Munich investor focused on succession in the German “Mittelstand”, with the Berlin AI group Merantix investing alongside. Announced 26 August, the deal closes on 31 August 2026. Katharina Geutebrück and her husband Christoph Hoffmann sell all their shares and step down; […]
Comelit Targets €300m by 2030 with Ritto Acquisition from Schneider Electric
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Ritto door entry systems by Comelit Group from Schneider Electric in July 2026. We highlight the transaction details, Ritto’s development and Comelit’s financials and strategy, before assessing the rationale for the Schneider Electric divestment. This article updates our coverage of Comelit in May 2024. Transaction Details The agreement […]
Salto’s New Backers: Why Inflexion Bought 30% in July 2026
This Research Note examines the change in ownership as new investors gain a 30% minority stake in Salto Systems. We review the transaction details, strategy, 2025 revenues & financial outlook and recent acquisitions, before concluding with our view of this investment. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in October 2025. Salto Systems […]
Energy Management Startups Won 49% of Smart Building Funding in H1 2026
Follow the money in smart buildings this year and it leads, overwhelmingly, to one place: energy. Building energy management startups captured 49% of all investment value in the sector in H1 2026, over $2.6 billion across 57 funding rounds In our new report, Startups in Smart Buildings H1 2026, we break down exactly where that […]
aedifion: HVAC Optimization StartUp Grows Revenue 86% in 2025
This Research Note examines aedifion, a German HVAC optimization startup, its growth in 2025/2026, and external funding before highlighting their recent collaboration with two other DACH smart building startups, Optiml and Green Fusion. This article updates our previous coverage of aedifion in April 2025. Aedifion Profile aedifion GmbH is a startup based in Cologne, Germany, […]
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