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Tengelmann Twenty-One KG
Tengelmann Twenty-One KG is a Munich-based holding company and active family equity investor, part of the Tengelmann Group established in 1867. It holds over 50 investments across Europe and North America.
Overview
What Tengelmann Twenty-One KG does
What Tengelmann Twenty-One KG is
Tengelmann Twenty-One KG is a Munich-based holding company and active family equity investor, part of the Tengelmann Group established in 1867. It holds over 50 investments across Europe and North America.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Family Office
- Founded
- Founded in 1867
- Approximate age
- About 159 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Tengelmann Twenty-One KG as a funder
Investment thesis
Tengelmann Twenty-One KG invests in various sectors, focusing on retail, real estate, and venture capital. They aim to support startups and growth-stage companies in Europe and North America.
Focus narrative
Tengelmann Twenty-One KG invests in various sectors, including retail, real estate, and venture capital. Their portfolio includes significant retail companies such as OBI and KiK, as well as the real estate company TREI. The organization also has subsidiaries, including Tengelmann Ventures, ECP Growth, and Tengelmann Growth Partners, which focus on investing in startups and growth-stage companies in Europe and North America.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed+ · Series A · Growth Equity
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 50
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: OBI: A major retail company in the home improvement sector. KiK: A discount retail chain. TREI: A real estate company. Tengelmann Ventures: Focuses on startup investments. ECP Growth: Invests in growth-stage companies. Tengelmann Growth Partners: Also invests in growth-stage companies.
Common questions
What to know about Tengelmann Twenty-One KG
Upseed classifies Tengelmann Twenty-One KG under the Family Office organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
Known limits
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