Investments

Patient capital, applied with discipline.

We allocate across operating companies and liquid assets, informed by an operating background and a risk-first mindset.

Lorenz GmbH is privately held. This page is informational and not a solicitation.

We prefer clarity over complexity - and durability over noise.

Our investment activity is deliberately selective. We focus on opportunities where we can form long-term alignment, understand the drivers of value, and contribute an operator's perspective.

In liquid markets, we maintain a disciplined, research-driven approach with an emphasis on downside protection and resilience.

Lorenz GmbH is a privately held family investment company. We do not provide investment services to the public.

Areas of focus

Selective by design

Discreet by design. Long-term by default.

Operating holdings

Selected positions in operating businesses, built on alignment and stewardship.

Marketable securities

Equities and other liquid assets managed with a risk-conscious framework.

Special situations

Occasional opportunities where complexity creates a clear, underwritten edge.

Selected current holdings

Representative, publicly visible.

Public information remains intentionally limited. We do not publish position sizes or detailed allocation information.

In operating holdings, we typically invest to build. We support growth, participate in financing rounds (as we did in Adnologies), design aligned incentive structures (including employee participation programs such as virtual stock options), and pursue a disciplined path to a potential exit when the time is right.

Lorenz Hotels GmbH

Hospitality operations with a focus on quality guest experience, efficient operations and durable assets.

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Mathonyx GmbH

Technology venture focused on institutional-grade quantitative trading infrastructure and automation.

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Selected track record

Built in operations.

Selected examples of operating businesses that were successfully sold in the past. We do not disclose deal sizes.

Device9 GmbH

Cookie-less identity, household and cross-device recognition

Technology company. Successfully sold (acquired).

Years: Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
Outcome: Acquired by Flashtalking (2015)

Co-invented, funded and scaled a cookie-less identity and tracking platform with global deployment.
German privacy standard compliant recognition capabilities with market-leading accuracy.
Shortlisted for the I-COM Global Data Venture Challenge (2015).
Acquired in 2015; capabilities integrated into Flashtalking's ad management and analytics platform.

Selected press & coverage

Flashtalking acquisition announcement (2015) AdExchanger coverage: Flashtalking acquires Device9 (2015) Adviser release: acquisition of Device9

Adnologies GmbH

Ad-serving, DSP / DCO and programmatic infrastructure

Technology company. Successfully sold (acquired).

Years: Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
Outcome: Acquired by Tradedoubler AB (Jan 2015)

Conceived, funded and built a leading German ad serving / retargeting / programmatic solution.
Modular platform including SSP, DSP, ad server and data exchange.
Supported multiple financing rounds and incentive alignment, including employee participation programs.
Acquired by Tradedoubler AB (Sweden) in January 2015.

Selected press & coverage

Tradedoubler acquisition announcement (2015) Cision distribution: Tradedoubler acquires Adnologies

This list is representative and not comprehensive. In many cases, discretion is part of what made an outcome possible.

Inquiries

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If you have a high-quality opportunity, or a matter related to an existing asset, we prefer direct contact. Please keep your first message concise and include context.

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