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Saxony

Provider of off-grid energy and gas supply solutions (LPG)

The company is a well-established regional provider of off-grid energy and gas supply solutions with a focus on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), whose family tradition dates back to the first half of the 20th century. It supplies residential, commercial, and industrial customers with heating gas, automotive gas, and bottled gas, including complementary services. In its core business of stationary heat supply, the company provides several hundred above-ground and underground liquefied petroleum gas tanks, generating recurring revenue from them. In addition to supplying heating gas in compliance with standards, the company provides consulting, sizing, and ongoing service and maintenance. The combination of tank provision, energy sales, and technical support fosters long-term customer relationships and predictable revenue. The portfolio is complemented by a regional bottled gas business offering filling services, exchange systems, and the distribution of technical gases in cooperation with industrial partners. In addition, the company operates several retail gas stations. Reliable regional delivery is ensured through the company’s own storage infrastructure and internal logistics resources. The diversified business model addresses various customer segments and is based on stable demand for off-grid energy solutions in regions without a piped gas supply.

Revenue
2,110,000 €
Earnings
304,500 €
Employees
8
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Saxony

Administrative and Accounting AI Requires at Least 6 Million EUR from the German State Directorate

Investment in a German Subsidiary with Exclusive Market Rights To expand an AI platform that has already been successfully launched in the areas of administrative, accounting, and financial processes, we are seeking a strategic partner to establish and develop the German market. The underlying technology was developed over a period of five years and has been in productive use since 2025. Users include public institutions as well as companies in the financial sector. In the technology’s home market, the solution is already being used by government agencies, banks, and insurance companies. To establish the German subsidiary, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be jointly founded. The goal is to introduce and scale the technology in Germany and subsequently in the D-A-CH region. Initial market contacts and prospective clients for the German market have already been established. Who We’re Looking For A partner who possesses the necessary market and sales expertise as well as the required financial strength. Ideally, you have: • Experience in establishing and scaling sales units or business divisions • An existing sales structure that can be leveraged • Robust networks with decision-makers in business, finance, public administration, or related industries • An entrepreneurial understanding of expansion, licensing models, and business development • An interest in active participation.

Revenue
53,000,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
6
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Saxony

Established building services specialist (ventilation/HVAC/refrigeration); managing director in place

For sale is a company based in eastern Germany that has been a recognized specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for over 25 years—a technically strong, crisis-resilient company operating in a structurally growing market. The company carries out sophisticated projects for public and commercial clients, including in schools, hospitals, swimming pools, and laboratories. The combination of in-house engineering and design expertise (including BIM), a high degree of in-house execution, and proven VOB expertise creates a rare barrier to market entry and ensures a stable order book. Particularly attractive for buyers: An independent service division with maintenance contracts generates recurring, predictable revenue and complements the high-margin project business. With total revenue most recently at around EUR 5.3–5.5 million, the company achieves an adjusted EBIT margin of 10%. Clear growth drivers include expanding the industrial and commercial customer business, scaling up the service business, and regional expansion. For strategic buyers, there are immediate synergies through sales and customer access. The reason for the sale is a planned succession due to retirement: The technical managing partner will remain available in the long term, and a robust second tier of management has been established—ideal conditions for a takeover with a high degree of continuity.

Revenue
5,000,000 €
Earnings
No information
Employees
No information
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Saxony

Established Project Developer for Photovoltaic Systems & Electricity Market Optimization

The company for sale is an experienced project developer in the photovoltaic sector based in Germany. Since 2008, it has covered the entire value chain—from site acquisition, planning, and permitting to the construction and operation of rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems. A robust network of specialist partners and long-standing customer relationships secure its market position. Its client base includes private individuals, companies, municipalities, and industrial enterprises. The three-person team consists of the managing partner and two experienced employees. Supported by external sales representatives, planners, and installers, the company implements projects ready for construction or turnkey systems. The company possesses specialized expertise in developing projects outside the scope of EEG subsidies, such as through PPAs or self-consumption models. The company offers practical solutions for investors, municipalities, and electricity consumers with high demand. Two rooftop PV systems are included as an option in the sale. Revenue nearly doubled from 2022 to 2024. Current contracts ensure a backlog of over 12 months. The company has a lean organizational structure and is ideally suited as a strategic addition or as a standalone entity. The sale is being made due to retirement, with the option for an orderly transition, including a training period.

Revenue
951,489 €
Earnings
403,650 €
Employees
3
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