Managing Partner
Dirk K. Reupke
Managing Director and Executive Partner
Dirk is an experienced manager with over 30 years of experience in CEO and CFO roles at leading international corporations as well as medium-sized companies. His entrepreneurial intuition and leadership expertise span across key industries such as M&A, energy, IT, and MedTech.
Throughout his career, Dirk has successfully co-founded and sold companies multiple times, establishing himself as a strategic thought leader with a deep understanding of corporate growth, transformation, and value creation. Additionally, he is an active member of supervisory and advisory boards of several international companies, further strengthening his influence in the economy.
Key Positions & Achievements:
• Executive Assistant & CFO at Preussag/TUI
• Head of Controlling at Deutsche Telekom
• CEO & CFO at Talkline
• CEO at Med-Tronik
• Board Member at the Fraunhofer Institute
• Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Vivevo Energy
• Founder & CEO at DIA
Dirk's career path reflects his ability to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. His extensive experience in corporate management and strategic transformation makes him a central architect of successful exits and sustainable value creation.
Dr. Benedikt Kloss
Managing Partner
Benedikt has more than eight years of experience at McKinsey & Company, where he most recently served as an Associate Partner. During his time there, he specialized in collaborating with disruptors, corporations, and investors, gaining deep expertise in the areas of strategy, innovation, and corporate transactions.
As a co-developer of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility, Benedikt led key initiatives in the areas of autonomous driving, micromobility, and Advanced Air Mobility. His focus was on assessing the transformative impact of these technologies on the automotive and energy sectors, as well as the entire mobility and investment ecosystem.
Benedikt has supported a variety of high-profile corporate transactions and advised both global market leaders and innovative disruptors, including companies with billion-dollar funding rounds. His career demonstrates his ability to navigate complex deals and create sustainable value for stakeholders.
Academically, Benedikt also holds an outstanding qualification: he completed his PhD in Physics through a fast-track program, developing advanced algorithms and AI tools to analyze large datasets at a particle accelerator in China. This technical expertise enables him to make data-driven decisions and strategically utilize technology for value creation in business.
Julius Anderson
Associate Partner
Julius combines a solid academic background in economics and management with extensive practical experience in the areas of M&A and fundraising. As an Associate Partner at DIA, he is co-responsible for transaction mandates and supports clients in the strategic and commercial preparation of their processes. His responsibilities include the valuation of companies, structuring deal processes, and developing a strategic positioning for sell-side and growth financing projects.
His industry focus is on the energy sector – particularly batteries and sustainable fuels – as well as in hardware- and software-driven sectors like Smart City and MedTech. Within these areas, Julius maintains and expands DIA's investor network, focusing on private equity investors, family offices, and strategic buyers in the DACH region and Europe. He plays a key role in fundraising efforts by connecting investors and companies with matching visions, thereby laying the foundation for an ideal partnership.
Before joining DIA, Julius gained solid knowledge of the investor landscape at Dealsuite, a leading pan-European digital M&A platform. In his position, he expanded and activated the network while gaining practical experience in deal sourcing, cross-border transactions, company valuations, and investor strategies.
Julius is valued by clients and investors alike as a trusted advisor who combines analytical precision with a strong network approach to create long-term value and realize successful transactions.
Thomas Grothe
Financial Advisor & Interim CFO
Roger Zulliger
Financial Advisor & Senior Executive Advisor
Roger Zulliger has over 30 years of experience in capital market transactions and private equity. As a co-founder of the Accuro Group in Zurich, he specializes in structuring complex financial solutions. He has accompanied over 100 private equity transactions and established numerous funds for clients.
Private Equity & Fund Structuring
Capital Market Transactions & Portfolio Management
Finance & Treasury Strategies
Michael Stift
M&A Consultant & Senior Executive Advisor
Michael Stift is the owner of M&A Consulting AG (Liechtenstein & Austria) and Senior Partner at Dealbridge, an M&A advisory firm represented in 12 countries. He has extensive experience as CEO, COO, and supervisory board member in various companies and brings deep expertise in international M&A transactions.
M&A Strategy & Transaction Management
Corporate Governance & Restructuring
International M&A Network & Investor Relations
Dipl. -Phys. Dr. rer. nat
Martin Detje
Senior Executive Advisor & Industrial Engineering Consultant
Dr. Martin Detje has over 20 years of leadership experience in the PV, semiconductor, and steel industries, focusing on plant construction, restructuring, and technology. He has held various positions as a managing director and board member and has been active worldwide, particularly in Japan, the USA, and India. His international management experience includes mandates in Brazil, India, the USA, France, and Germany.
Corporate Management & Restructuring
International Expansion & Management
Plant Construction & Technology Development
Prof. Dr. rer.
Thomas Jäschke
Senior Executive Advisor
Dr. Thomas Jäschke is a medical and business informatics expert with many years of experience in IT security, information management, and digital transformation in healthcare. He is a professor at FOM University, an advisor for data security, and the founder of several companies, including ISPro GmbH, DATATREE AG, and Digital Avantgarde GmbH.
IT Security & Data Protection
Information & Knowledge Management
Digitalization in Healthcare
Dr. Jörk Rimmasch
Senior Executive Advisor & Industrial Engineering Advisor
Dr. Jörk Rimmasch has more than 25 years of experience in project management, business development, and restructuring in various industries. He was Head of Project Management in plant construction at KUKA and has successfully managed international projects in the areas of semiconductors, chemicals, steel, engineering, electrical engineering, and automation.
Project Management & Process Optimization
Business Development & Restructuring
Industry & Technology Sectors (Semiconductors, Chemicals, Steel, Electrical Engineering)
Contact
Klingholzstrasse 7
65189 Wiesbaden
Germany
contact@dia-invest.de