KÖBERL Group

What KÖBERL Group does

KÖBERL Group is a German facility management and building technology services provider headquartered in Aschheim-Dornach near Munich, organized as an expert consortium of seven specialized wholly-owned sub-brands: Fink Gebäudetechnik (building technology since 1896), GEMA Gebäudemanagement (technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management since 1998), SGM Süddeutsche Gebäudemanagement (since 2008), 089 Immobilienmanagement (janitorial and property care since 2008), KRIOTEC (refrigeration and climate), THG Abwassertechnik (sewage technology), and RRS Rohrreinigungs-Service (pipe cleaning). The portfolio covers building technology planning, installation, renovation, and maintenance; technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management; 24/7 janitorial services including cleaning, gardening, winter service, and emergency response; and a lifecycle management service focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG compliance. Technology is centered on building management systems, building automation, and digitized process documentation, with stated use of big data and AI robotics in maintenance and cleaning workflows.

The company operates 12 locations across Germany with a Schwerpunkt in southern Germany, employing approximately 600 staff across technicians, engineers, and master craftsmen. Its managed footprint includes roughly 6 million m² of built space and 50,000 residential units, serving property owners, fund companies, asset and property managers, housing administrations, cooperatives, and private investors. The "One face to the Customer" model delivers integrated services through a single point of contact, with revenue generated through recurring managed services contracts, project-based building technology work, and long-term lifecycle management engagements. Pricing is custom and quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

KÖBERL Group has been majority-owned by Hungarian B+N Referencia Zrt. since Q1 2025, which acquired the company from European private equity firm Gimv (itself a majority shareholder since March 2020). Founders Armin and Karl Köberl remain as managing directors and minority co-owners. The group is ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental management (since June 2021) and is positioned as a mid-scale German FM consolidator with potential for further cross-border expansion under B+N.

Name

KÖBERL Group

Legal name

KÖBERL Group GmbH

Website

https://www.koeberl.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KÖBERL Group is a German facility management and building technology services provider serving property owners, fund companies, asset managers, housing cooperatives, and private investors through seven specialized sub-brands across 12 German locations, with a focus on southern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facility Management Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Facility management services
• Building technology services
• Janitorial services
• Real estate lifecycle management
• HVAC and plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aschheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gebäudetechnik (Building Technology Services): Planung, Installation, Sanierung und Instandhaltung of building technical systems including heating, cooling, sanitation, ventilation, electrical systems, and building automation. Revenue generated through project-based work and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Gebäudemanagement (Facility Management): Technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management services including technical maintenance, cleaning, gardening, winter services, security services. Revenue from ongoing management contracts and service agreements.
3. Hausmeisterservice (Janitorial Services): 24/7 janitorial services including object cleaning, garden maintenance, winter service, technical maintenance, and emergency services. Revenue from recurring service contracts.
4. Life-Cycle-Management: Sustainable lifecycle management for real estate covering planning, maintenance, installation and operation phases. Revenue from consulting and management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KÖBERL Group provides integrated building technology (Gebäudetechnik), facility management (Gebäudemanagement), janitorial services (Hausmeisterservice), and lifecycle property management for residential, commercial, and industrial real estate across Germany. Services include planning, installation, renovation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, sanitation, ventilation, electrical, and automation systems, as well as technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management delivered through an expert consortium of seven specialized sub-brands.

Product overview

KÖBERL Group is a facility management and building technology services company operating as an expert network of specialized sub-brands. The portfolio consists of seven distinct brands: Fink Gebäudetechnik (building technology since 1896), GEMA Gebäudemanagement (technical, infrastructural, and commercial building management since 1998), SGM Süddeutsche Gebäudemanagement (building management since 2008), 089 Immobilienmanagement (janitorial services since 2008), KRIOTEC Kälte- und Klimatechnik (refrigeration and air conditioning), THG Abwassertechnik (sewage technology), and RRS Rohrreinigungs-Service (pipe cleaning services). The group provides integrated building technology, technical/infrastructural/commercial building management, janitorial services, and lifecycle property management under one roof. Core service modules include water damage management, maintenance and service, project business and renovation, technical/infrastructural/commercial building management, and janitorial services. The group manages approximately 6 million m² of space and 50,000 residential units across 12 locations in Germany with a focus on southern Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifecycle Immobilienmanagement (Lifecycle Property Management) Sustainable lifecycle property management service that helps clients gain overview and control over processes throughout all phases of a property's lifecycle, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG compliance for owners and managers of real estate portfolios.
• Fink Gebäudetechnik (Building Technology Services) Building technology services including planning, installation, renovation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, sanitation, ventilation, electrical, and climate control systems for property owners and managers. Part of the KÖBERL Group expert network since 1896.
• GEMA Gebäudemanagement (Technical, Infrastructural, and Commercial Facility Management) Technical, infrastructural, and commercial building management services including technical management, facility services, and lifecycle management for office buildings, retail properties, and commercial complexes. Part of the KÖBERL Group since 1998.
• SGM Süddeutsche Gebäudemanagement (Technical and Infrastructural Facility Management) Technical and infrastructural building management services focused on optimizing building usage for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. Part of the KÖBERL Group since 2008.
• 089 Immobilienmanagement (Janitorial and Property Care Services) Building service and property care provider offering janitorial services, stairwell cleaning, garden maintenance, winter services, building technology, and emergency services for residential and commercial properties. Part of the KÖBERL Group since 2008.
• KRIOTEC Kälte- und Klimatechnik (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) Customized climate solutions and refrigeration services for commercial and private customers, including planning, installation, service, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency service.
• RRS Rohrreinigungs-Service (Pipe Cleaning and Drainage Services) Pipe cleaning and drainage services including TV inspection, pipe renovation, leak testing, pipe cleaning, pipe maintenance, and vacuum truck services for property owners and managers.
• THG Abwassertechnik (Sewage Technology Services) Sewage technology services specializing in pipe cleaning and channel renovation for property owners and facility managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 Mio. m² betreute Fläche (6 million m² managed space)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with substantial German operations covering cleaning, technical maintenance, and property management. Comparable on enterprise B2B facility services, though operating at much larger scale and broader international scope than KÖBERL.
• Sodexo (Germany): French-listed global FM and on-site services provider with significant German operations across technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM. Comparable enterprise customers and integrated service model; broader international incumbent footprint.
• STRABAG Property and Facility Services: Subsidiary of STRABAG SE providing integrated property and facility management across Germany, Austria, and CEE. Comparable service portfolio and DACH+CEE footprint; broader incumbent offering construction-adjacent services.
• Engie Gebäudetechnik: German arm of global energy and building services group ENGIE, delivering technical facility management, HVAC, and energy optimization. Comparable on building technology and technical FM for commercial/industrial properties; broader energy-services portfolio.

Others

• Vonovia (residential services arm): Germany's largest residential property company; comparable as a major German housing administration customer profile for KÖBERL, with internal facility management capabilities that compete for outsourced contracts. Adjacent rather than direct peer, but shapes the German residential-FM demand environment.

Emerging players

• Heimstaden (residential FM services): European residential property owner/manager with active German portfolio and outsourced FM partners. Relevant adjacent comparability on residential property management scale (comparable to KÖBERL's 50,000 residential units) though primarily an owner/asset manager rather than service provider.

Direct peers

• Gegenbauer Group: Berlin-headquartered facility management and building services company in Germany, offering technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM. Comparable on integrated FM delivery and on serving housing administrations, fund managers, and corporate property owners.
• Dussmann Group: German family-owned facility management, technical building services, and cleaning company serving commercial and residential properties across Germany. Comparable integrated service portfolio and target customers, with larger national footprint than KÖBERL.
• Apleona (HOCHTIEF): One of Germany's largest facility management and building services providers, offering technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM across DACH. Directly comparable to KÖBERL on multi-disciplinary FM services, though at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• WISAG: Major German facility management, technical building services, and security provider, with strong southern German presence analogous to KÖBERL. Directly comparable across technical FM, janitorial, and HVAC/building technology services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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