Rautenberg & Company advises Vidia on entering into a partnership with Fringsgruppe.

Our team advised Vidia on entering into a partnership with Fringsgruppe (Frings). The Closing of the transaction took place in May 2026.

Vidia is a dedicated European mid-market investor in industrial decarbonisation and climate solutions, with a focus on the DACH region, Italy and the Nordics. Founded by Johanna Struthmann and Dr. Stephan Rosarius, Vidia supports profitable, growing companies in scaling products and services with built-in CO₂ reduction. With Vidia Climate Fund I closed at EUR 415 million, the team invests across industrial materials, electrification and circular economy business models, typically targeting businesses with revenues of up to EUR 500 million, enterprise values of up to EUR 300 million, sustainable profitability and a strong market position.

Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Alsdorf near Aachen, Frings is a regional market leader in electrical engineering and technical building automation in North Rhine-Westphalia. With around 350 employees across three locations in Alsdorf, Cologne, and Essen, Frings delivers complex electrical infrastructure that drives the electrification and decarbonization of large buildings and industrial facilities. The group covers the full project lifecycle from engineering and design through installation, maintenance, and service.

Our team supported Vidia in the acquisition process with a Commercial Due Diligence.