Experts in
Vision Tech

Vision Technologies is a growth market with almost unlimited possibilities. Specialized in M&A in this unique segment, Vision Ventures are leading experts in corporate transactions in automated imaging, machine vision, and computer vision.

We can support you with services ranging from strategy consulting to end-to-end transaction management. Our technical expertise and market insights are our primary strengths. Work with us and reap the benefits of our international network of key players in the vision industry and many years of M&A experience in these markets.

What our clients say about us

» We have consistently been able to rely on Vision Ventures to support us in the development and execution of our vision strategy, addressing enabling technologies for digital manufacturing. Clear market insights, a global network, and deep technical expertise provided real value to Atlas Copco throughout our engagement and underpinned the successful completion of a cooperation agreement with ISRA Vision. «

Henrik Elmin, Business Area President Industrial Technique, Atlas Copco

» We are working with Vision Ventures since years and they have always delivered what we were expecting, both ways, buying or selling companies. Gabriele Jansen is definitively one of the best worldwide experts in the vision industry segment and recognized as such! «

Max Hodeau, CEO TIAMA

» We would never have been able to successfully complete our exit without Gabriele’s strategic consulting on industrial vision and M&A expertise. I can highly recommend her services for any strategic consulting in the Industrial Vision market space and all M&A related transactions. «

Martin Wäny, Founder of Awaiba

» Vision Ventures has managed the successful sale of our company HGV Vosseler to Zeiss. Throughout the entire process, Gabriele Jansen has exercised excellent negotiation skills. We can fully recommend the work of Vision Ventures to any company owner! «

Hans-Günter and Gabriele Vosseler, Founders of HGV

» Thank you for guiding us through the fork in the road by showing us it is a straight line. «

Barry Dashner, Shareholder LMI

» Thanks for your expert assistance throughout the entire sale – we’d never have been able to sell without your support! «

Hans Stiefvater, Shareholder Vision Experts

» Vision Ventures provided terrific insight for our initiatives and we would wholeheartedly engage them again. They brought high energy to the project, collaborated with us at every level of the organization and contributed significantly to our vision strategy. «

Walter Vahey, President System Test Group, Teradyne

» I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Gabriele to any company seeking buyside, sell-side, or general strategic advisory services, particularly within the industrial sector. She offers a unique capability which produces tangible outcomes and significant value. «

Dr. Chris Yates, CEO and Founder, Odos Imaging

» Vision Ventures was an important and trusted advisor for Ambienta in the creation of the Lakesight project. Early on in the project, Gabriele Jansen helped us understanding the machine vision market, explaining the key features, the challenges and the opportunities of such a complex and dynamic market. In the following years, she was important for the execution of our market consolidation strategy. «

Giancarlo Beraudo, Partner, Ambienta

What we can do for you:

Are you ...

... looking for the ideal vision company for an acquisition or investment? … searching for the right partner for a merger? ... keen on getting some support as you develop your M&A strategy for the vision sector? … planning to sell your company but eager to leave it in safe and trusted hands? … still considering your options and would like to ask us some questions first?

You will benefit from:

Technological expertise and industry insights

We know vision technologies inside out. Whether it’s 2D, 3D, pattern matching, deep learning, UV, IR, or hyperspectral, you can trust you’ll always be interacting with someone who knows what they are talking about. We are familiar with machine vision, computer vision, embedded vision, and optical metrology for automation. There are a wealth of practical applications for vision technologies. Our experience spans robot guidance, quality inspection, SLAM for autonomous vehicles, sorting, warehouse automation, high-precision farming, and more.

Global industry network

Finding the right partner for your transaction can be a challenge for some – but we know where to look. We have an extensive network that includes entrepreneurs and vision companies around the world and an extensive company database at our disposal.

Transaction management experience

Corporate transactions in the heterogeneous vision markets demand a full understanding of both sides of the equation: Where do the opportunities and risks lie in the eyes of strategic investors? What matters most to entrepreneurs and company owners? Whether you’re selling or buying, you’ll benefit from our many years of experience as transaction managers for ownermanaged high-tech SMEs, our in-depth process expertise, and our experience in drafting international M&A contracts.

Market and growth expertise

We are very familiar with the broadly diversified and SME-dominated business segment and can skillfully assess market and growth dynamics. We help you to analyze current trends and identify future growth opportunities.

End-to-end service

If you prefer, we can take care of the entire transaction for you. Aside from strategic advice and support in legal matters, our project management team also provides insightful support while ensuring the entire process is smooth from start to finish.

Discretion

Selling or buying a company is all about trust. We’re an owner-managed company, and are proud to personally vouch for the quality of our work. Our excellent reputation across the industry is our greatest asset.

Gabriele Jansen, Founder

»The art of M&A is in finding the best match.
Vision Ventures guides your corporate transaction to success.
We have it down to a fine art.«

Corporate transactions usually involve bringing together quite different corporate cultures. If well matched, this provides an enormous opportunity that will enrich both parties. Companies that promote diversity while nurturing individuality can move mountains, shape the future, and conquer the world. This is exactly what motivates and inspires us at Vision Ventures: by bringing the right partners together, we form the foundation of long-lasting success.

Vision Tech and ongoing advancement of the industry are close to Vision Ventures’ heart. Our founder and Managing Director, Gabriele Jansen is also a founding member of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA). She has served on the Board of Directors since its foundation in 2003, and was President of the association from 2003 to 2009. EMVA is committed to promotion and spread of vision technology across the entire sector. The association also drives growth through education, training, research funding, and standardization.

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Experts in Vision Tech