SKion

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Founded in 2007, SKion is a private headquartered in Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe, Germany with approximately 500-1000 employees specializing in Energy Storage, Other.

SKion GmbH is an investment company focused on strengthening European companies as innovation drivers. Founded by entrepreneur Dr. h.c. Susanne Klatten, SKion targets companies with revenues between €300 million and €2.5 billion, primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, UK, and Scandinavia. The company pursues growth financing and succession solutions through significant minority stakes with governance structures. Key portfolio sectors include renewable energy and energy storage (BMZ Battery Solutions—a leading developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion system solutions), water technology (SKion Water), circular economy (AVISTA OIL in waste oil upcycling), and advanced materials. SKion operates through family-oriented entrepreneurship values, emphasizing trust-based management culture, sustainability, and social responsibility across economic cycles.

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