# Viessmann Generations Group

> Viessmann Generations Group is a purpose-driven, family-owned investment group founded in 1917 and headquartered in Battenberg (Eder), Germany. Led by Max Viessmann (fourth generation) as CEO and President, the Group invests across majority platforms (Grid Infrastructure, District Heating & Cooling – Pipes, District Heating & Cooling – Stations & Controls, Clean & Cold – US, Clean & Cold – EU), minority stakes, long-term generational assets (real estate, forestry, regenerative agriculture, FGTC Investment), early-stage innovation, ecosystem multipliers, and philanthropy through the Viessmann Foundation. Its purpose is to "co-create living spheres for generations to come" across eight thematic fields: Services, Greenhouse Gases, Air Quality, Food, Water Quality, Health & Well-being, Education & Sciences, and Democratic Values.

- Legal entity: Viessmann Generations Group GmbH & Co. KG, Im Birkenried 1, 35088 Battenberg (Eder), Germany
- Founded: 1917 (Johann Viessmann); Generations Group launched 2024
- CEO & President: Max Viessmann
- Compliance contact: Nadine Aufermann, Chief Compliance Officer – nada@viessmann.com
- General contact: communications@viessmann.com
- Social: https://www.instagram.com/viessmann/ · https://www.linkedin.com/company/viessmann/

## Core sections

- [Home](https://www.viessmann.group/): Overview of the Viessmann Generations Group, its purpose ("We co-create living spheres for generations to come"), the eight thematic investment fields, and a matrix of all investment strategies and portfolio companies.
- [Why](https://www.viessmann.group/why): The Group's purpose, long-term sustainability mindset, and an introduction to its leadership and legacy.
- [What](https://www.viessmann.group/what): Thematic Investment Fields and the six Investment Strategies & Contributions (Majority, Minority, Generational, Early-Stage Innovation, Ecosystem Multipliers, Philanthropy).
- [How](https://www.viessmann.group/how): How the Group operates – The Viessmann Way, the ecosystem of portfolio companies, and the philanthropic approach.

## Why – Purpose & people

- [Our Legacy](https://www.viessmann.group/why/our-legacy-new): Family history from Johann Viessmann (1917) through Hans, Martin and Max Viessmann; the 2023 transatlantic partnership with Carrier Global; and the 2024 launch of Viessmann Generations Group.
- [Our Leadership](https://www.viessmann.group/why/our-leadership): Executive Board (Max Viessmann – CEO & President; Boris Scukanec Hopinski – CIO/COO; Desiree Castell – CPO; Rolf Wetzel – CFO) and the Board of Directors (Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann, Frauke von Polier, Prof. Dr. Thomas Rödder, Madeleine Jahr, Dr. Albert Christmann, Dr.-Ing. E.h. Peter Leibinger, Marcus Brennecke).

## What – Investment strategies & contributions

- [Investment Strategies & Contributions](https://www.viessmann.group/what): Overview of the six strategies and the eight thematic investment fields (Services, Greenhouse Gases, Air Quality, Food, Water Quality, Health & Well-being, Education & Sciences, Democratic Values).
- Majority Investments: GRITEC (Grid Infrastructure), ISOPLUS Group (District Heating & Cooling – Pipes), aqotec, ETX, Pewo (District Heating & Cooling – Stations & Controls), KPS Global (Clean & Cold – US), Viessmann Clean & Cold Solutions / Vitec (Clean & Cold – EU), Etanomics (energy optimisation).
- Minority Investments: Carrier Global, Landefeld, Encavis, AMCS, GENAQ, PharOS, Schülke & Mayr, everwave.
- Generational Investments: Real Estate, Forestry, Regenerative Agriculture, FGTC Investment (formerly Do Investment).
- Early-Stage Innovation: Vito Ventures (deep tech, incl. Isar Aerospace, IQM); VGG portfolio focus areas – planning & automation, battery storage, data centers, cybersecurity, CO₂ management, new materials.
- Ecosystem Multipliers: Urban Partners (Nrep, 2150, Velo Capital), Vision Mittelstand Partners, Maschinenraum.

## How – Operating model & culture

- [The Viessmann Way](https://www.viessmann.group/how/the-viessmann-way): The Group's compass of beliefs, governance principles ("Hands off, Eyes on"), the Six Dimensions Reporting Framework, core values (Responsibility, Cooperation), and the 5 Levels of Impact leadership model.
- [Our Brand Heritage](https://www.viessmann.group/how/our-brand-heritage): History of the iconic Viessmann double-S logotype, the "Vitorange" identity, and the new Generations Group brand identity.
- [Viessmann Foundation](https://www.viessmann.group/how/viessmann-foundation): The Group's philanthropic arm (founded 2020), focused on climate action, health & well-being, and education & equality. Includes initiatives with DKFZ, Frankfurter Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder, One Acre Fund, Water.org, Capacity, Virunga Alliance, Acker e.V., TUM Venture Labs, and Klimaneutrales Waldeck-Frankenberg e.V.
- [Careers](https://www.viessmann.group/how/careers): Careers at Viessmann Generations Group and across the ecosystem.
- [Contact](https://www.viessmann.group/how/contact): Press and general contact information.

## Philanthropy – Viessmann Foundation focus areas

- Climate Action: Klimaneutrales Waldeck-Frankenberg e.V. (co-founded 2022); TUM Venture Labs Climate & Circular partnership; Capacity / THE SHIELD rainforest protection (2026); Virunga Alliance (2026); everwave investment (2025).
- Health & Well-being: German Cancer Research Center / DKFZ (€5.6M, 2025); Frankfurt Foundation for Children with Cancer / RCCL (€470,000, 2025); Water.org (€1M, 2025); UNICEF; humanitarian aid for Ukraine (€5M, 2022).
- Education & Equality: Acker e.V. (€300,000, 2026); One Acre Fund (€1M, 2025); democracy grassroots organisations (€500,000, 2025); Einstein Center Digital Future (since 2017); STEM "Klimakoffer" programme; PETRA child-protection research.

## News & press releases

- [News overview](https://www.viessmann.group/how/news): Chronological archive of all official Viessmann Generations Group press releases.
- [Viessmann Generations Group Accelerates AI Transformation and Announces CPO Succession](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (April 22, 2026)
- [Viessmann and Germany SailGP Team Unveil New Official Partnership at ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix Debut](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-and-germany-sailgp-team-unveil-new-official-partnership-at-enel-rio-sail-grand-prix-debut) (April 15, 2026)
- [Viessmann Foundation partners with Capacity to protect biodiversity through AI and satellite technology](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-foundation-partners-with-capacity-to-protect-biodiversity-through-ai-and-satellite-technology) (March 31, 2026)
- [Viessmann Foundation supports Virunga Alliance with €150,000 for rainforest protection and sustainable development](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (March 21, 2026)
- [Marcus Brennecke joins Board of Directors of Viessmann Generations Group](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (February 26, 2026)
- [Viessmann Foundation partners with Acker e.V. to promote food education](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (January 29, 2026)
- [Viessmann donates EUR 500,000 to strengthen democracy](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (December 15, 2025)
- [Rolf Wetzel joins Viessmann Generations Group as new Chief Financial Officer](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (November 3, 2025)
- [Viessmann Foundation partners with TUM Venture Labs to foster next-generation climate ventures](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-foundation-partners-with-tum-venture-labs-to-foster-next-generation-climate-ventures) (October 21, 2025)
- ["Made for Germany" Expands to 105 Members and Deepens Dialogue with Government](https://www.viessmann.group/news/made-for-germany-expands-to-105-members-and-deepens-dialogue-with-government) (September 30, 2025)
- [Viessmann Generations Group invests in everwave for clean water and rivers](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-generations-group-invests-in-leading-sustainability-impact-company-everwave-for-clean-water-and-rivers) (August 28, 2025)
- [Viessmann Foundation donates to Water.org to reach communities with clean water and sanitation](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (July 10, 2025)
- [Viessmann Foundation donates EUR 1,000,000 to One Acre Fund](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (July 3, 2025)
- [Viessmann Foundation donates EUR 5,600,000 to the German Cancer Research Center](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (June 4, 2025)
- [Viessmann Foundation donates EUR 470,000 to Frankfurt Foundation for Children with Cancer](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (May 8, 2025)
- [Viessmann Generations Group takes Stance for Democracy and against Extremism](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (January 28, 2025)
- [Viessmann Generations Group and Urban Partners establish partnership to drive sustainable urban transformation](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-generations-group-and-urban-partners-establish-partnership-to-drive-sustainable-urban-transformation) (January 23, 2025)
- [Viessmann Generations Group invests in sustainability software company AMCS alongside EQT](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-generations-group-invests-in-sustainability-software-company-amcs-alongside-eqt-to-improve-recycling-and-lower-emissions) (December 12, 2024)
- [Viessmann Generations Group acquires ISOPLUS from Egeria to strengthen sustainable solutions for heat distribution](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-generations-group-acquires-isoplus-from-egeria-to-strengthen-sustainable-solutions-for-heat-distribution) (November 25, 2024)
- [Peter Leibinger joins as new member of the Board of Directors](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-generations-group-peter-leibinger-joins-as-new-member-of-the-board-of-directors) (November 22, 2024)
- [Viessmann Generations Group acquires GRITEC to accelerate the energy transition in Germany and across Europe](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (October 30, 2024)
- [Viessmann and Armira acquire minority stake in European pharmaceutical developer PharOS](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (October 24, 2024)
- [Viessmann Generations Group acquires Do Investment – renaming to FGTC Investment](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (October 16, 2024)
- [Viessmann expands North American Clean & Cold platform with acquisitions of KPS Global from D Cubed Group](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (August 13, 2024)
- [Landefeld and Viessmann: Two leading family companies join forces to drive international growth](https://www.viessmann.group/news/landefeld-and-viessmann-two-leading-family-companies-join-forces-to-drive-international-growth) (June 17, 2024)
- [Viessmann invests in schülke driving sustainable health protection for generations to come](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (June 13, 2024)
- [Viessmann accelerates Green Energy Transition in Europe through investment in Encavis alongside KKR](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (March 14, 2024)
- [Achim Berg joins Viessmann Group as Operating Partner and Senior Advisor](https://www.viessmann.group/news/) (February 2, 2024)
- [Viessmann Group strengthens leadership team to maximize the impact of its purpose](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-group-strengthens-leadership-team-to-maximize-the-impact-of-its-purpose) (January 29, 2024)
- [Viessmann Climate Solutions and Carrier: Combination successfully completed](https://www.viessmann.group/news/viessmann-climate-solutions-and-carrier-combination-successfully-completed) (January 2, 2024)

## Optional

- [Imprint](https://www.viessmann.group/legal/imprint): Company details and legal entity information.
- [Legal Notice](https://www.viessmann.group/legal/legal-notice): Legal disclosures (effective June 29, 2025).
- [Privacy Notice](https://www.viessmann.group/legal/privacy-notice): Privacy policy for users, applicants, websites and apps (effective June 29, 2025).
- [Code of Conduct](https://www.viessmann.group/legal/code-of-conduct): The Group's compliance compass; contact: Nadine Aufermann (nada@viessmann.com).