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Deutsche Balaton
Deutsche Balaton functions as a listed corporate investor headquartered in Heidelberg. Wilhelm K. T. Zours founded the firm and holds majority ownership...
Deutsche Balaton
Deutsche Balaton functions as a listed corporate investor headquartered in Heidelberg. Wilhelm K. T. Zours founded the firm and holds majority ownership through DELPHI Unternehmensberatung AG. The firm targets equity stakes and partnerships across asset classes. Confirmed holdings include residential assets via The Grounds Real Estate Development AG in Berlin and commercial properties through Deutsche Balaton Immobilien I AG and DIO Deutsche Immobilien Opportunitäten AG in Heidelberg. It also operates Deutsche Balaton Erste Schiffsverwaltungs GmbH in Haren-Ems. Geographic focus remains Germany with co-investment activity alongside Sparta AG. Team size and total deployment remain undisclosed. Hansjoerg Plaggemars serves as a frequent board representative for portfolio companies. The firm maintains a philanthropic link to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1991
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Heidelberg
Corporate office
Heidelberg, Germany
Principals
Wilhelm K. T. Zours
Majority shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Deutsche Balaton?
Wilhelm K. T. Zours serves as majority shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Hansjoerg Plaggemars acts as a frequent board representative and advisor for portfolio companies.
Is Deutsche Balaton structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Deutsche Balaton operates as a listed corporate investor on the Frankfurt stock exchange. It acquires, manages and disposes of investments in capital and partnerships through subsidiaries and co-investment vehicles.
Does Deutsche Balaton participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments and co-investments. Sparta AG serves as a subsidiary and frequent co-investment vehicle.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin is not publicly disclosed beyond Wilhelm K. T. Zours control through DELPHI Unternehmensberatung AG.
What real estate assets does Deutsche Balaton hold?
Holdings include The Grounds Real Estate Development AG in Berlin, Deutsche Balaton Immobilien I AG and DIO Deutsche Immobilien Opportunitäten AG in Heidelberg, plus Deutsche Balaton Erste Schiffsverwaltungs GmbH in Haren-Ems.
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