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OAB
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OAB Osnabrücker Anlagen- und Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft
Websiteurl
oab-ag.de
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1860
Descriptiontext

OAB AG (OAB Osnabrücker Anlagen- und Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft) is a Hamburg-domiciled, publicly listed holding and investment company that deploys capital into non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies as well as small innovative firms and real estate projects in the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Originally founded in 1860 as the Osnabrücker Aktien-Bierbrauerei and continuously quoted on German exchanges since 1870, the entity was dormant for years before being reactivated in September 2020 and strategically repositioned in June 2021 as an impact-oriented Mittelstand investment vehicle. Its shares trade on the Freiverkehr of the Hamburg and Berlin stock exchanges under WKN A3E5D8 / ISIN DE000A3E5D80 (ticker OAB0). The portfolio includes a majority stake in Light Now AG (light-as-a-service), which in March 2025 acquired the business operations of NOVALUMEN GmbH, and the holding has issued Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 and Bonus-Anleihe 2028 corporate bonds as part of its funding mix.

The company operates without proprietary technology; it is a financial holding and capital-allocation vehicle rather than a technology business. Its revenue mechanics rest on capital appreciation and distributions from portfolio participations, supplemented by coupon income from issued bonds, with the principal commercial relationship being capital provision to portfolio companies and equity/debt subscriptions by private and institutional investors. Distribution is achieved through dual stock-exchange listings plus direct bond placement, supported by an investor-relations website, press releases, and annual general meetings. The investment thesis is curated around impact investing, digitalization, and sustainability, with deal sourcing and oversight relying heavily on the management network of sole Vorstand (CEO) Alexander Hahn, previously CEO of Deutsche Lichtmiete, and Supervisory Board Chairman Thomas K. Rogalla, a restructuring specialist since 1996.

Short descriptiontext

OAB AG is a Hamburg-based publicly listed holding company investing in non-listed mid-sized technology and service firms, innovative smaller companies, and real estate projects across the German-speaking region, serving private and institutional investors via Hamburg and Berlin stock-exchange quotations.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
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HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
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Hamburg
HQ countrystring
Germany
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
private equity investments, investment holding company, corporate bond issuance, impact investing, real estate investments
Industry1 code
1Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital)
CodeBPAHAOAEPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Other Investment Pools and Funds5259
SIC code1 code
  • Investors, Nec6799
Product category
Investment Holding / Private Equity
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Investment Returns and Capital Gains
TypeOne Time License
Description

OAB AG generates returns through capital appreciation of its portfolio companies and real estate investments. The company invests in non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies with established business models seeking growth capital, as well as small innovative companies. Returns are realized through potential exits, dividends, or value appreciation of holdings.

oab-ag.de
Marketing channels4 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

OAB AG is a publicly listed investment holding company (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) that invests its capital in non-listed mid-sized technology and service companies, small innovative companies, and real estate projects in the German-speaking region. Through its shares (traded on the Hamburg and Berlin Freiverkehr) and corporate bonds (Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 and Bonus-Anleihe 2028), OAB provides private and institutional investors with access to a diversified, impact-oriented private equity and real estate portfolio without the high minimum investment thresholds of typical closed-end PE funds.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

OAB AG is a holding and participation company (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) that offers investment products including publicly traded shares, corporate bonds, and impact-focused private equity investments. The company provides access to a diversified portfolio of innovative mid-sized technology and service companies and real estate projects in the German-speaking region. Product offerings include OAB AG shares (WKN: A3E5D8, ISIN: DE000A3E5D80), the Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 convertible bond (5.35% p.a., up to 27% bonus), and the Bonus-Anleihe 2028 bond (5.35% p.a.). The company also manages portfolio companies such as Light Now AG in the lighting-as-a-service sector.

Product and service4 records
1OAB AG Investment Shares
CategoryInvestment product / Equity
2Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026
CategoryInvestment product / Convertible bond
3Bonus-Anleihe 2028
CategoryInvestment product / Corporate bond
4Impact Investment Services
CategoryInvestment services / Private equity
Description

OAB AG's investment approach providing growth capital to non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies as well as small companies with high innovation potential in the German-speaking region, promoting sustainability and digitalization while targeting long-term value creation and returns for investors.

Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers7 records
1PATRIZIA SE
TypeRegional player
Description

PATRIZIA is a Germany-headquartered, listed investment manager focused on pan-European real estate. While not a PE peer, it is a relevant comparable for OAB's real-estate sleeve — both being German-listed investment firms combining capital markets funding with operating asset management.

2Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA
TypeDirect peer
Description

Heliad is a German-listed investment company holding listed and growth-stage private equities, with many investments in German Mittelstand/SME sectors. Its listed PE holding structure and German market focus make it a strong comparable to OAB's public-private equity hybrid model.

3Aurelius SE
TypeDirect peer
Description

Aurelius is a Munich-listed investment firm specializing in European mid-market corporate carve-outs and special situations. Like OAB, it pursues a publicly traded structure to give investors exposure to a diversified, actively managed portfolio of non-listed companies.

4INTICA Capital AG (formerly MPC Capital AG)
TypeDirect peer
Description

INTICA (the rebranded MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital) is a Hamburg-based, Frankfurt-listed investment and fund advisory company providing PE and real asset exposure to institutional and private investors. Its German-listed structure with PE and real-estate mandates mirrors OAB's hybrid approach.

5mutares AG
TypeDirect peer
Description

mutares is a Frankfurt-listed investment holding focused on acquiring mid-market companies in special situations across Europe. Its listed-vehicle structure, German Mittelstand orientation and active deal-making model align closely with OAB's stated mandate.

6Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
TypeDirect peer
Description

DBAG is Germany's flagship listed mid-market private equity firm. It is the closest direct comparable to OAB in terms of being a publicly listed vehicle providing investors access to German Mittelstand investments through equity listed on a German exchange.

7DIC Asset AG
TypeRegional player
Description

DIC Asset is a Frankfurt-listed German commercial real estate investment manager. Like OAB's real-estate activities, it combines listed equity with active real-estate investment and asset management, providing an apples-to-apples German listed real-estate peer.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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OAB

Investment Holding / Private Equityoab-ag.de

OAB AG is a Hamburg-based publicly listed holding company investing in non-listed mid-sized technology and service firms, innovative smaller companies, and real estate projects across the German-speaking region, serving private and institutional investors via Hamburg and Berlin stock-exchange quotations.

What OAB does

OAB AG (OAB Osnabrücker Anlagen- und Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft) is a Hamburg-domiciled, publicly listed holding and investment company that deploys capital into non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies as well as small innovative firms and real estate projects in the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Originally founded in 1860 as the Osnabrücker Aktien-Bierbrauerei and continuously quoted on German exchanges since 1870, the entity was dormant for years before being reactivated in September 2020 and strategically repositioned in June 2021 as an impact-oriented Mittelstand investment vehicle. Its shares trade on the Freiverkehr of the Hamburg and Berlin stock exchanges under WKN A3E5D8 / ISIN DE000A3E5D80 (ticker OAB0). The portfolio includes a majority stake in Light Now AG (light-as-a-service), which in March 2025 acquired the business operations of NOVALUMEN GmbH, and the holding has issued Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 and Bonus-Anleihe 2028 corporate bonds as part of its funding mix.

The company operates without proprietary technology; it is a financial holding and capital-allocation vehicle rather than a technology business. Its revenue mechanics rest on capital appreciation and distributions from portfolio participations, supplemented by coupon income from issued bonds, with the principal commercial relationship being capital provision to portfolio companies and equity/debt subscriptions by private and institutional investors. Distribution is achieved through dual stock-exchange listings plus direct bond placement, supported by an investor-relations website, press releases, and annual general meetings. The investment thesis is curated around impact investing, digitalization, and sustainability, with deal sourcing and oversight relying heavily on the management network of sole Vorstand (CEO) Alexander Hahn, previously CEO of Deutsche Lichtmiete, and Supervisory Board Chairman Thomas K. Rogalla, a restructuring specialist since 1996.

OAB firmographics

Firmographics
Name
OAB
Legal name
OAB Osnabrücker Anlagen- und Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft
Website
https://oab-ag.de
Company type
Public
Founded year
1860
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
OAB AG is a Hamburg-based publicly listed holding company investing in non-listed mid-sized technology and service firms, innovative smaller companies, and real estate projects across the German-speaking region, serving private and institutional investors via Hamburg and Berlin stock-exchange quotations.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

OAB industry classification

Industry
Product category
Investment Holding / Private Equity
NAICS
Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)
SIC
Investors, Nec (6799)
akta.pro primary industry
Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

  • Private equity investments
  • Investment holding company
  • Corporate bond issuance
  • Impact investing
  • Real estate investments

Where OAB is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Hamburg
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

OAB business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Investment Returns and Capital Gains: OAB AG generates returns through capital appreciation of its portfolio companies and real estate investments. The company invests in non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies with established business models seeking growth capital, as well as small innovative companies. Returns are realized through potential exits, dividends, or value appreciation of holdings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

OAB product offering

Product offering

Core offering

OAB AG is a publicly listed investment holding company (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) that invests its capital in non-listed mid-sized technology and service companies, small innovative companies, and real estate projects in the German-speaking region. Through its shares (traded on the Hamburg and Berlin Freiverkehr) and corporate bonds (Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 and Bonus-Anleihe 2028), OAB provides private and institutional investors with access to a diversified, impact-oriented private equity and real estate portfolio without the high minimum investment thresholds of typical closed-end PE funds.

Product overview

OAB AG is a holding and participation company (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) that offers investment products including publicly traded shares, corporate bonds, and impact-focused private equity investments. The company provides access to a diversified portfolio of innovative mid-sized technology and service companies and real estate projects in the German-speaking region. Product offerings include OAB AG shares (WKN: A3E5D8, ISIN: DE000A3E5D80), the Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 convertible bond (5.35% p.a., up to 27% bonus), and the Bonus-Anleihe 2028 bond (5.35% p.a.). The company also manages portfolio companies such as Light Now AG in the lighting-as-a-service sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • OAB AG Investment Shares
  • Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026
  • Bonus-Anleihe 2028
  • Impact Investment Services OAB AG's investment approach providing growth capital to non-listed medium-sized technology and service companies as well as small companies with high innovation potential in the German-speaking region, promoting sustainability and digitalization while targeting long-term value creation and returns for investors.

Companies that use OAB

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

OAB technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

OAB partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

OAB competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • PATRIZIA SE: PATRIZIA is a Germany-headquartered, listed investment manager focused on pan-European real estate. While not a PE peer, it is a relevant comparable for OAB's real-estate sleeve — both being German-listed investment firms combining capital markets funding with operating asset management.
  • DIC Asset AG: DIC Asset is a Frankfurt-listed German commercial real estate investment manager. Like OAB's real-estate activities, it combines listed equity with active real-estate investment and asset management, providing an apples-to-apples German listed real-estate peer.

Direct peers

  • Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA: Heliad is a German-listed investment company holding listed and growth-stage private equities, with many investments in German Mittelstand/SME sectors. Its listed PE holding structure and German market focus make it a strong comparable to OAB's public-private equity hybrid model.
  • Aurelius SE: Aurelius is a Munich-listed investment firm specializing in European mid-market corporate carve-outs and special situations. Like OAB, it pursues a publicly traded structure to give investors exposure to a diversified, actively managed portfolio of non-listed companies.
  • INTICA Capital AG (formerly MPC Capital AG): INTICA (the rebranded MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital) is a Hamburg-based, Frankfurt-listed investment and fund advisory company providing PE and real asset exposure to institutional and private investors. Its German-listed structure with PE and real-estate mandates mirrors OAB's hybrid approach.
  • mutares AG: mutares is a Frankfurt-listed investment holding focused on acquiring mid-market companies in special situations across Europe. Its listed-vehicle structure, German Mittelstand orientation and active deal-making model align closely with OAB's stated mandate.
  • Deutsche Beteiligungs AG: DBAG is Germany's flagship listed mid-market private equity firm. It is the closest direct comparable to OAB in terms of being a publicly listed vehicle providing investors access to German Mittelstand investments through equity listed on a German exchange.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

OAB social profiles

Digital presence

OAB financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

OAB leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

OAB subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

OAB funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

OAB M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about OAB

What does OAB do?

OAB AG is a publicly listed investment holding company (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) that invests its capital in non-listed mid-sized technology and service companies, small innovative companies, and real estate projects in the German-speaking region. Through its shares (traded on the Hamburg and Berlin Freiverkehr) and corporate bonds (Bonus-Wandelanleihe 2026 and Bonus-Anleihe 2028), OAB provides private and institutional investors with access to a diversified, impact-oriented private equity and real estate portfolio without the high minimum investment thresholds of typical closed-end PE funds.

Is OAB a public or private company?

OAB is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was OAB founded?

OAB was founded in 1860. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is OAB based?

OAB is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does OAB make money?

One revenue line is on record: investment Returns and Capital Gains.

Who are OAB's main competitors?

Regional players on record are PATRIZIA SE and DIC Asset AG. Direct peers are Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA, Aurelius SE, INTICA Capital AG (formerly MPC Capital AG), mutares AG and Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.

Does OAB have an API?

No public API is recorded for OAB.

What industry is OAB in?

OAB's product category is Investment Holding / Private Equity. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAOAE, Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital). Its NAICS code is 5259 and its SIC code is 6799.

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