08.2026: Funds advised by Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) agreed to acquire a majority stake in FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH. FOGTEC in Cologne/Germany is a leading and fast-growing provider of high-pressure water mist fire protection systems for buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, tunnels, railway stations and rolling stock. The technology disperses water at high pressure to create a fine mist that rapidly cools and suppresses fires while using up to 90 % less water than conventional sprinkler systems – without chemical extinguishing additives and with significantly less consequential damage.
FOGTEC’s offering ranges from nozzles, pumps and valves to sensors and control technology, as well as engineering, installation, maintenance and spare parts for turnkey fire protection systems. Its customers include international rolling stock manufacturers and rail operators, as well as operators of data centres, industrial facilities, special-purpose buildings and tunnels. With around 255 employees at various international sites, the company is targeting revenue of appr. €70 million for 2026.
As part of the transaction, the management team will retain a significant stake in FOGTEC and continue to lead the company on its growth path. Completion is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
Centum Capital provides a public information here, but was not involved in this transaction.