Engineering and production

Max Valier, a pioneer in rocket technology, studied in Bolzano and Innsbruck, and with Fritz von Opel's support, developed experimental rocket vehicles from 1928, aiming towards space exploration. In 1929, he set a speed record with a rocket sled on Lake Starnberg and conducted successful liquid propellant tests in 1930. Valier's death during a test in May 1930 marked him as space flight's first fatality, but his innovations influenced modern space technology. Inspired by Valier, Max Valier Holding was established in 2020 by Hannes Mahlknecht and Rüdiger Nitz to continue his legacy of technological advancement

From engineers to engineers

With us, you speak exclusively with experienced entrepreneurs from the technical field who accompany you throughout the entire process. Through our experience, we understand and recognise technical potential and support you in the implementation of the corresponding projects in small and also in complex organisations. The personal support distinguishes us fundamentally from classic financial investors or investment companies. Enthusiasm, authenticity and openness are values that come first for us and our employees.

Innovative and pioneering spirit

Our top priority is to promote and challenge the innovative and pioneering spirit of the companies in our holding. This enables us not only to maintain market positions, but also to expand them further. The advantage through technology and quality is our key to success.

Trust

Only through mutual trust can business transfers be successfully and efficiently handled for all parties. We try to build this trust through openness and sincerity, as well as by setting up a mature and individually tailored process. We pursue the jointly defined goals during and, of course, also after the handover.

Our network

Max Valier Holding operates as an agile organisation in a network of investors, top managers, experts, agents and M&A advisors. The respective team is only defined after the initial screening of the company. This approach keeps us dynamic and allows us to adapt to the situation, size and industry of the company; thus we achieve the development of the optimal solution for the seller to best meet their expectations.