Hausheld, Mönchengladbach (Germany)

Development of smart metering solutions for electricity networks

Profile

Hausheld provides metering and control systems for the digitalisation of the energy transition as well as highly secure IT solutions for smart cities, and is among the few providers certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for these applications. Within the industry, Hausheld is particularly well known for its cost‑efficient, full‑scale rollout of intelligent electricity meters (smart meters) across entire neighbourhoods and cities, while meeting the highest data‑protection standards. Since the statutory launch of the smart‑meter rollout in 2020, Hausheld has supported the market with a proven, market‑ready solution.

The digitalisation of the energy sector is a key driver of the energy transition, with the rollout of intelligent metering systems forming a central element. In Germany, approximately 50 million electricity meters will need to be replaced over the coming years in order to digitally link electricity producers and consumers through smart grids and enable secure digital communication. With its leading technology and rapidly growing customer base, Hausheld AG is a significant market participant in actively shaping Germany’s energy transition and laying the foundation for sustainable and secure smart cities. 

Long-Term investment
Minority investment
First invested
September 2020
Revenues 2025
€5mn

As of 31 March 2026

Contact

Bernd Sexauer
Bernd Sexauer
Bernd Sexauer
+49 69 95787-236

Bernd Sexauer

Managing Director

Bernd Sexauer was initially with Deutsche Beteiligungs AG from 1991 to 2006 and became a Managing Director in 1998. Since his return in 2012, he has been strengthening the team at Deutsche Beteiligungs AG once more.

Prior to entering private equity practice, he earned a degree in Business Administration from Goethe University, Frankfurt. From 2006 to 2012 he was Managing Director at DZ Equity Partner and at Prolimity Capital Partners, and CEO of publicly listed Heliad Equity Partners.

Bernd Sexauer has more than 30 years of experience in the investment business and in corporate finance. As a member of supervisory boards, advisory councils and other governance bodies he has supported 'Mittelstand' companies in numerous transactions. He has a wealth of knowledge especially of the automotive supplier sector, which he was able to apply for the investment in Oechsler.

Current portfolio companies

Hausheld Oechsler

Former portfolio companies