Franz Guggenberger

Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management GmbH (GEP) is a venture capital firm which was founded in 1998 as a joint project by Dr. Michael Tojner and Meinl Bank AG. In 2001 GEP began to focus on industrial and small- to medium-size businesses and in 2002 they acquired WertInvest Immobilien AG, adding a property arm to their industry, SME and venture capital activities. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria with partner offices in Lausanne and Munich, the firm has built up a cross-industry network which includes Austrian banks Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH, Erste Bank AG, Meinl Bank AG, and Volksbank Investment Bank AG. In addition to their main activities, GEP manages the Asia Private Equity Beteiligungs AG, L.A.I. Beteiligungs-Invest AG, Private Equity Performance Beteiligungs AG and ETV Holding AG investment firms.

Part of Varta AG, VARTA Storage GmbH is a German company that manufactures electrical equipment. The company is based in Nordlingen, Germany. The CEOs are Steffen Munz, Herbert Schein. The company was founded in 2012.

Aluflexpack Novi doo engages in the manufacture and processing of aluminum. It also offers intermediation, representation, and transportation services. The company's products are aluminum containers, films, foils, lids, and pouches, Aluflexpack Novi was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Policnik, Croatia.

VI Immobilienbesitz GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that buys and sells commercial properties and non-residential buildings. The private company is based in Ellwangen, Germany. The CEO of the company is Michael Tojner.

WertInvest Ellwangen Immobilien GmbH engages in the management of residential properties, buildings, and apartments. The company is based in Ellwangen Jagst, Germany. The CEOs are Julia Damaris Weber and Michael Tojner. The German company was founded in 2015.

WertInvest Park Holding GmbH is engaged in the management of participating interests in firms. The company was founded on October 6, 2000 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Universal Alloy Corp. supplies extrusions and finished parts to aerospace OEM'S, sub-contractors, machining companies and distributors. The company is headquartered in Canton, GA.

Michael Tojner Industriebeteiligungs und -beratungs GmbH engages in the acquisition and management of participating interests in firms. The company was founded on October 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Haag, Austria.

Wertinvest Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH provides investment management and property development services. The private company is based in Vienna, Austria.

Montana Tech Components GmbH is a holding company, which invests in foreign companies that manufacture industrial components. It also provides business and management consultancy services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

ASTA Elektrodraht GmbH provides real estate services and leases property and buildings. It manufactures insulated winding material made of copper for use in electrical machinery in the high-energy sector, so-called conductors (CTC) for transformers, and Roebel bars for generators. The company is headquartered in Oed-Oehling, Austria.

Ithuba Capital AG is an independent investment management and advisory firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Wilhelm Hemetsberger in 2008. The firm provides asset management, risk- and portfolio advisory and corporate finance services to institutional investors.

Dorotheum GmbH & Co. KG owns and operates auction houses. It offers items for auction in various categories, such as modern art, contemporary art, old masters, paintings, antiques, glass and porcelain, art nouveau, silver, sculpture, furniture, designs, jewelry and clocks, books, coins and medals, autographs, stamps, orders and decorations, historical scientific instruments, historical military and weapons, toys, model railways, old posters, historical radio technology, and vintage cars and vehicles. The firm also provides financial services related to loans and the sale of artworks. The company was founded by Kaiser Joseph I in 1707 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

VARTA Microbattery GmbH manufactures and sells rechargeable and primary battery systems. It is into research, development, production and sales of electrochemical energy storage systems for electronic devices. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Ellwangen, Germany.

Atila Venture Partners Ltd. (Swiss Branch) (Atila-Switzerland) is the Swiss-based venture capital subsidiary of Atila Venture Partners Ltd. in Bermuda. Founded in 1999, the firm has offices in Lausanne and Vienna, Austria, and a consulting office in Munich, Germany. Atila-Switzerland manages the European Technology Ventures(ETV) fund which invests in microelectronics, IT, e-business and telecommunications in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other European countries.

Best Gaming Technology GmbH provides sports betting software for gaming and sports betting operators. It offers gaming applications, backend panels and front end solutions. The company was founded by Armin Sageder in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

EFKON GmbH provides intelligent transportation systems, electronic toll collection, enforcement, and traffic telematic solutions. It offers solutions such as operations and fleet management. The company was founded by Helmut Rieder and Raimund Pammer in 1994 and is headquartered in Raaba, Austria.

The Federation of Austrian Industry is an organization that focuses on the observation and analysis of international developments, trade and investment agreements, and the conditions of fair international competition. The non-profit company is based in Vienna, Austria. Austria is a small but highly export-oriented economy, and the organization believes that for the future growth and prosperity of the country, its companies must have the best possible framework to take advantage of their international opportunities. The organization emphasizes the importance of sustainable international relationships and free and fair trade to ensure Austria's export capability and access to markets. The CEO of the Austrian company is Martin Ohneberg.