Vected, Fürth (Germany)

High-end thermal imaging cameras

Profile

Vected is known for its premium thermal imaging devices “Made in Germany,” which are suitable for law enforcement, military, and hunting applications. The company develops and manufactures its thermal imaging devices and electronic modules exclusively in Germany, at its headquarters in Fürth, Bavaria.

Since the early 2000s, Vected’s experts have been working with ballistic computers and thermal imaging technology. The company was founded in 2012 by Wolfgang Schöberl, who continues to steer Vected’s course as its CEO. The company began as an OEM service provider, developing and manufacturing thermal imaging devices and electronic modules on a contract basis—a business that remains a key pillar of the company today. In this area, it develops and produces thermal imaging devices for well-known companies that are market leaders in their respective segments of defense technology and hunting optics.

Long-Term investment
Minority investment
First invested
October 2026

As of October 2026

Contact

Manuel Mache
Manuel Mache
Manuel Mache
+49 69 95787-237

Manuel Mache

Investment Manager

Manuel Mache joined Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in 2024.

Manuel Mache began his career at PwC in transaction consulting. Most recently, he worked as an Investment Associate at Chirisa Investments. He has five years of experience in private equity.

Manuel Mache holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University and a Master of Science in Finance from Trinity Business School, Dublin. He is also a is a CFA Charterholder.

Current portfolio companies

Vected FinMatch SignalFisher

Former portfolio companies