Key Takeaways
- EBZ Group has acquired a majority stake in AgTech startup Organifarms.
- Co-founders and former managing directors Dominik Feiden and Hannah Brown will depart the company.
- New leadership team to combine Organifarms’ agricultural expertise with EBZ’s automation capabilities.
- Focus on scaling technology into new sectors and bringing solutions to market readiness.
- Integration will maintain team culture while expanding capabilities.
EBZ Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organifarms
The EBZ Group, a leading supplier to the automotive industry specializing in tool and plant engineering, has acquired a majority stake in Organifarms effective 1 July 2025. This strategic move marks EBZ’s entry into sustainable and automated agricultural technologies.
As part of the transaction, co-founders and former managing directors Dominik Feiden and Hannah Brown will step down from their roles after playing key roles in building the team and developing Organifarms’ automated farming solutions.
Organifarms Leadership to Drive Expansion with EBZ Support
A new management team will lead the next phase of Organifarms’ growth: co-founder Marian Bolz will serve as Chief Technology Officer, with Franz Wanner (Chief Strategy Officer, EBZ Group) and Markus Müller (Chief Financial Officer, EBZ Group) joining the leadership.
The partnership aims to scale Organifarms’ technology into new agricultural sectors and product lines while ensuring its current solutions reach full market readiness.
“With the EBZ Group as a strong strategic partner, we now have new opportunities — particularly in scaling our technology and accessing international markets,” said Bolz.
Shared Vision for Sustainable and Automated Agriculture
According to Wanner, the investment aligns with EBZ Group’s strategic shift toward applying its expertise in automation to sustainable industries.
“Organifarms has developed a forward-thinking technology that aligns perfectly with our strategic vision. Together, we want to advance the digitalization and automation of agriculture and unlock its potential for efficiency and sustainability,” Wanner said.
Gradual Organifarms’ Integration and Preservation of Corporate Culture
The integration of Organifarms into the EBZ Group will be carried out gradually, with a focus on preserving the company’s culture, retaining its team, and continuing ongoing projects.
By combining EBZ’s industrial expertise with Organifarms’ agricultural innovation, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced farming technologies and open new international market opportunities.
