Firian, Kirchheim (Germany)

Fire protection systems

Profile

With 40 locations across twelve countries, Firian is a leading full-service provider of active fire protection. The group designs and delivers turnkey fire detection and suppression systems (including sprinkler, gas, high-pressure water mist, and foam systems) for industrial clients, logistics companies, and the public sector. Its core expertise lies in manufacturer-independent planning, installation, and maintenance of existing systems. Firian benefits sustainably from stricter fire protection regulations imposed by authorities and insurers, as well as from a growing service and modernization business.
Management Buyout

Majority investment of DBAG Fund VIII
First invested
September 2020
Revenues 2025 (preliminary)
€247mn

As of 31 March 2026

Contact

Erik Yankulin
Erik Yankulin
Erik Yankulin
+49 69 95787-153

Erik Yankulin

Managing Director

Erik Yankulin joined Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in 2025.

He has 14 years of experience in the private equity sector and brings many years of professional experience in investment management. He began his career in Mergers & Acquisitions at Rothschild in Frankfurt/Main. He then worked as a Vice President with One Equity Partners, spending five years in Frankfurt/Main and Hong Kong. Since 2015 he has been working for AGIC Capital as Partner.

Erik Yankulin holds a diploma in Business Administration at the University of Cologne and also studied at the University of North Carolina, USA.

Current portfolio companies

Firian

Former portfolio companies