The Foundation

OUR HISTORY

Our roots go back to the Upper Austrian environmental technology company Scheuch GmbH, a family business that has stood for innovative air- and environmental engineering in the industrial sector for over 60 years.

1999

FOUNDATION OF THE SCHEUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Creation of an independent structure for asset management and promotion of social activities in Austria

2008

IMPACT INVESTMENTS INDIA
Investments in startups that create a sustainable impact in low-income regions in India

2011

FSP VENTURES
Investments in innovative cleantech companies

2015

IMPACT ACTIVITIES AUSTRIA
Supporting sustainable projects with positive impact on the environment and society

CURRENT

Focus on investments in innovative cleantech companies and support of selected social activities

THE FOUNDERS

“We never sought rapid growth and short-term financial success. Our goal has always been to work sustainably, for our customers, for our employees, and for the company’s future.” (Alois Scheuch)

Since 1963, Anna and Alois Scheuch have built Scheuch GmbH into a specialist and technology leader in the field of environmental technology. Today, the Scheuch Group has more than 1,500 employees at 20 locations, production facilities in Europe and the USA and holds many patents in the field of air and extraction technology. The group of companies is a prime example of sustainable entrepreneurship and has always protected people and the environment with its developments.

THE SECOND GENERATION

Stefan Scheuch

Stefan Scheuch has been at the helm of Scheuch Group since 2008, transforming it into a globally leading technology company for air purification in the industrial sector. His goal is to offer sustainable solutions in environmental protection, thereby improving the quality of life for future generations. Prior to this, he worked at Daimler AG in Germany and Brazil for over 10 years.

Stefan Scheuch

Stefan Scheuch has been at the helm of Scheuch Group since 2008, transforming it into a globally leading technology company for air purification in the industrial sector. His goal is to offer sustainable solutions in environmental protection, thereby improving the quality of life for future generations. Prior to this, he worked at Daimler AG in Germany and Brazil for over 10 years.

Peter Scheuch

Peter Scheuch holds various positions in companies and organizations in the sustainability sector and serves as an advisory board member to the Foundation. He worked in development aid for over ten years and founded as well as managed the company Ennovent for 15 years, which aimed to promote entrepreneurship in developing countries.

Peter Scheuch

Peter Scheuch holds various positions in companies and organizations in the sustainability sector and serves as an advisory board member to the Foundation. He worked in development aid for over ten years and founded as well as managed the company Ennovent for 15 years, which aimed to promote entrepreneurship in developing countries.

Ulrike Scheuch

Ulrike Scheuch is a self-employed physiotherapist and osteopath. After finishing her physiotherapist education in Vienna, she completed a four-year study program to become an osteopath at the renowned European School of Osteopathy in England. She then worked as an osteopath in Vienna and London.

Ulrike Scheuch

Ulrike Scheuch is a self-employed physiotherapist and osteopath. After finishing her physiotherapist education in Vienna, she completed a four-year study program to become an osteopath at the renowned European School of Osteopathy in England. She then worked as an osteopath in Vienna and London.

Stefan Scheuch

Stefan Scheuch

Stefan Scheuch has been at the helm of Scheuch Group since 2008, transforming it into a globally leading technology company for air purification in the industrial sector. His goal is to offer sustainable solutions in environmental protection, thereby improving the quality of life for future generations. Prior to this, he worked at Daimler AG in Germany and Brazil for over 10 years.

Peter Scheuch

Peter Scheuch

Peter Scheuch holds various positions in companies and organizations in the sustainability sector and serves as an advisory board member to the Foundation. He worked in development aid for over ten years and founded as well as managed the company Ennovent for 15 years, which aimed to promote entrepreneurship in developing countries.

Ulrike Scheuch

Ulrike Scheuch

Ulrike Scheuch is a self-employed physiotherapist and osteopath. After finishing her physiotherapist education in Vienna, she completed a four-year study program to become an osteopath at the renowned European School of Osteopathy in England. She then worked as an osteopath in Vienna and London.

TEAM

The Scheuch Family Foundation team consists of proven experts in foundation management, direct investments and impact activities.

Johannes Krahwinkler

Johannes Krahwinkler is chairman of the Foundation's management board and responsible for the entire asset management of the Scheuch Family Foundation. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital & private equity, corporate finance, capital markets, and asset management. Professional background: Founded his own startup, co-founder of Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, worked at Erste Group Bank AG, Investmentbank Austria, and CAIB.

Johannes Krahwinkler

Chairman of the Management Board

Johannes Krahwinkler is chairman of the Foundation's management board and responsible for the entire asset management of the Scheuch Family Foundation. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital & private equity, corporate finance, capital markets, and asset management. Professional background: Founded his own startup, co-founder of Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, worked at Erste Group Bank AG, Investmentbank Austria, and CAIB.

Lisa Brandstetter

Lisa Brandstetter is an investment manager at FSP Ventures responsible for cleantech activities. She has been working for several years in corporate finance, M&A/restructuring, management accounting and venture capital. Previous employers include Deloitte and industrial companies, most recently Lenzing AG.

Lisa Brandstetter

Investment manager

Lisa Brandstetter is an investment manager at FSP Ventures responsible for cleantech activities. She has been working for several years in corporate finance, M&A/restructuring, management accounting and venture capital. Previous employers include Deloitte and industrial companies, most recently Lenzing AG.

Ernst Ungersbäck

Ernst Ungersbäck is the managing director of FSP Ventures, overseeing clean tech investment activities. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, accounting, and finance. His previous career includes positions at Erste Group Bank AG, Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, Hotel & Travel Pvt Ltd (Maldives), and Ernst & Young.

Ernst Ungersbäck

Managing Director FSP Ventures

Ernst Ungersbäck is the managing director of FSP Ventures, overseeing clean tech investment activities. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, accounting, and finance. His previous career includes positions at Erste Group Bank AG, Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, Hotel & Travel Pvt Ltd (Maldives), and Ernst & Young.

Johannes Krahwinkler

Johannes Krahwinkler

Chairman of the Management Board

Johannes Krahwinkler is chairman of the Foundation's management board and responsible for the entire asset management of the Scheuch Family Foundation. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital & private equity, corporate finance, capital markets, and asset management. Professional background: Founded his own startup, co-founder of Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, worked at Erste Group Bank AG, Investmentbank Austria, and CAIB.

Lisa Brandstetter

Lisa Brandstetter

Investment manager

Lisa Brandstetter is an investment manager at FSP Ventures responsible for cleantech activities. She has been working for several years in corporate finance, M&A/restructuring, management accounting and venture capital. Previous employers include Deloitte and industrial companies, most recently Lenzing AG.

Ernst Ungersbäck

Ernst Ungersbäck

Managing Director FSP Ventures

Ernst Ungersbäck is the managing director of FSP Ventures, overseeing clean tech investment activities. He has over 30 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, accounting, and finance. His previous career includes positions at Erste Group Bank AG, Capexit Beteiligungsmanagement AG, Hotel & Travel Pvt Ltd (Maldives), and Ernst & Young.

MEMBERSHIPS

To promote the sustainability approach, the Scheuch Family Foundation is a member of various organizations including: