Our Team
The Pure Investments team combines extensive experience in restructuring, business transformation, and strategic investments.
Nikolaus Kretz
Managing Partner
Experienced investment expert with comprehensive expertise in M&A, corporate finance, and business development
Expertise
- Capital Raising
- Investor Relations
- Deal Flow (Buy-Side)
- Deal Execution (Buy & Sell-Side)
Education
- MBA, LIMAK & University of Toronto (2002)
- Business Administration, University of Linz (1997)
Career
Nikolaus Kretz has over 25 years of experience in investment management, M&A, and corporate finance. His track record includes numerous successful transactions and business developments across various sectors.
Career Highlights:
- Since 2024: Managing Partner of Pendragon Capital Partners GmbH
- 2018-2023: curecomp Software Services (Investor since 2004) – Management for Finance and Sales; Exit after sale to German software group
- 2015-2017: KK Holding & KK Composites: Investor & CEO during restructuring of an SME in fiber composites until handover to strategic investor
- 2006-2014: HTI AG – CFO at listed holding company focusing on M&A, financing, group accounting & restructuring; Exit after majority acquisition by international private equity fund
- 2002-2006: Board Member ProRegio Mittelstandsfinanzierungs AG – Building a local investor for growth & special situations
- 1997-2002: KPMG Corporate Finance: M&A advisory, capital markets, due diligence
- Since 2005: Managing Partner of GLOBE Museumstraße GmbH
- Since 2005: Investor Hausfreund Handels GmbH
- Since 2005: Managing Partner of ABCMN Asset Management GmbH
Languages
German, English
Ulrich Kallausch
Managing Partner
Experienced financial expert with comprehensive expertise in banking, M&A, equity capital markets, IT, and risk management
Expertise
- Fundraising
- Relationship Management
- Communication/Media
Education
- Law, Karl-Franzens-University Graz (1986)
- Creditanstalt-Bankverein Academic Program (1987-1989)
Career
Ulrich Kallausch has over 35 years of experience in banking and M&A. His career includes leadership positions at renowned European financial institutions and startup ventures.
Career Highlights:
- Since 2019 Managing Director Confidum Financial Management AG Switzerland, Banking Strategy and M&A Advisory
- Since 2019 Managing Partner ACM Alpstein Capital Management AG Switzerland, Capital Management of German Regional Banks
- 2019-2023 Managing Partner Certitude Consulting GmbH, Cyber Security Consulting Specialist, Exit 2023
- 2015-2018 Semper Constantia Privatbank AG, Co-owner, COO, CRO, CIO, Exit 2018
- 2010-2015 Deutsche Bank Austria AG, Deputy CEO / COO / CRO
- 2006-2010 Vice President of the Certificate Forum Austria
- 2000-2009 Bank Sal. Oppenheim jr.& Cie. Austria AG, Equity Partner, Deputy CEO, M&A, Capital Markets CEE, Asset Management
- 1998-2000 Bank Austria, Capital Invest KAG, Head of Institutional Investors
- 1997-1998 Invesco Bank Austria AG, Co-Head Institutional Sales
- 1993-1996 Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung, Security KAG, Head of Global Equity Management
- 1991-1993 Creditanstalt Asset Management, Co-Head European Equity Management
- 1989-1991 International Institutional Equity Sales and Sales Trading at Creditanstalt Bankverein
Languages
German, English
Gert Bergmann
Managing Partner
Target company identification, transaction management, value enhancement projects, restructuring projects
Expertise
- Target company identification
- Transaction management
- Value enhancement projects
- Restructuring projects
Education
- Business Administration at WU-Vienna, graduated 1988
- American Graduate School of International Management
Career
Gert Bergmann has extensive experience in transaction management, consulting, and international management. His expertise includes target company identification, value enhancement projects, and restructuring across various industries.
Career Highlights:
- Since 2016: Independent consultant, various interim positions
- 2010 – 2016: Partner at TJP Consulting
- 2003 – 2010: Various line functions at Volkswagen Group (Japan, Germany, India)
- 2002: Financial Director Formula One Management Ltd, London
- 2000 – 2001: CFO Active Agent Group, Vienna
- 1991-1999: Various staff functions at Volkswagen Group
Languages
German, English, Portuguese, Japanese, French
Thomas Pleli
Managing Partner
Expert in restructuring, production optimization, product development process, and operational excellence
Expertise
- Restructuring Management
- Product Development Process
- Business Development
- Operational Excellence
Education
- Higher Technical Federal College for Energy Technology and Power Electronics
Career
Thomas Pleli has extensive experience in operational management, restructuring, and business optimization across various industries. His expertise spans manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and engineering.
Career Highlights:
- 2021-2023: CEO (Interim) Hitzinger Electric Power GmbH
- 2015-2021: Business Consultant - Interim Manager Automotive and Machinery
- 2013-2015: Head of "Fibromer" Business Unit Mondi AG - Building internal startup
- 2011-2013: CEO HTM Group, HTP and G&K across 4 locations
- 2007-2011: Board Member COO and General Manager FACC AG responsible for Production & International Plants, Process Technology, Investments, and Human Resources
- 2000-2007: Independent Business Consultant - Interim Manager focusing on Automotive, Machinery, Marine, Aerospace, and Consumer Goods
- 1998-2000: Technical Director GGW for Hommelwerke GmbH, Surface Metrology - Form and Position Tolerances
- Since 2015: Managing Partner of LITOP-Management GmbH
- Since 2014: Managing / Equity Partner of IQX-GROUP GmbH
Languages
German, English