Liberta Partners supports Kienzle’s strategic acquisition of TACHOfresh
- Acquisition of TACHOfresh expands the portfolio with SaaS solutions – Kienzle becomes one of the leading telematics solution providers
- By acquiring TACHOfresh, Kienzle expands its customer base to more than 10,000 fleets and 130,000 vehicles.
- Liberta Partners actively supports Kienzle’s buy-and-build strategy.
Munich, October 13, 2025 – Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH, the parent company of Kienzle Automotive GmbH, has acquired TACHOfresh GmbH, based in Wildau near Berlin, further expanding its service offering in the telematics sector. TACHOfresh specializes in the archiving, calculation, and utilization of remaining driving times. With this acquisition, Kienzle gains one of the most widely used software modules in a field that is crucial for fleet customers to plan routes efficiently, minimize downtime, and increase productivity.
Nils von Wietzlow, Partner at Liberta Partners, says, “Kienzle is a company with significant growth potential that we are strategically developing together with the management team. The acquisition of TACHOfresh demonstrates how targeted add-ons can unlock new potential and further strengthen Kienzle’s long-term capabilities.”
Jan Kaumanns, CEO of Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH, adds, “Our goal is to evolve from a pure hardware and software reseller into the number one manufacturer-independent solutions provider for telematics fleet customers in Europe. With TACHOfresh, we are expanding our portfolio with a key product that allows us to better address individual customer needs in one of the most critical areas. Our strength lies in combining a comprehensive hardware and software portfolio with a full-service strategy. We not only support the implementation of telematics solutions but also guide our customers through the entire process – from optimal product selection and customization to rollout, data analysis, training, and ongoing support.”
The acquisition marks another milestone in Kienzle’s growth strategy. By integrating highly specialized software providers, the company continues to strengthen its solution expertise. Earlier in June, Kienzle had already laid the foundation for expanding its software capabilities with the acquisition of tracking specialist Ubinam.
Susanne Kirsch, CEO of TACHOfresh GmbH, comments, “With Kienzle, we’ve found a partner that offers the right combination of market access, experience, and company culture. This allows us to continue our growth trajectory, expand our expertise as an independent specialist, and benefit from the advantages of a larger network. It’s particularly important to us that we maintain our independence and focus on building partnerships with telematics providers across Europe, while leveraging our integration into the Kienzle Group for new product development and closer customer support.”
TACHOfresh’s SaaS solutions are already used by numerous telematics providers. For Kienzle, this acquisition expands its customer base to around 10,000 fleets with approximately 130,000 vehicles in the DACH region.
About Liberta Partners
Liberta Partners is an independent multi-family holding based in Munich that acquires and sustainably develops mid-sized companies in German-speaking countries. Since 2016, the company has combined the expertise of a professional investor with the hands-on approach of an entrepreneurial partner.
The firm focuses on sustainable value creation, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions – particularly in succession situations and corporate carve-outs. With a clear buy-and-build approach and an in-house corporate development team, Liberta Partners supports its portfolio companies in areas such as business model development, digitalization, HR, sales, and finance.
About Kienzle
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH is the holding company of Kienzle Automotive GmbH and ght GmbH Elektronik im Verkehr. The Kienzle Group employs over 200 people across 13 locations.
Kienzle Automotive GmbH, also based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, is a leading provider of tachograph and telematics solutions for commercial vehicles in Germany. With a manufacturer-independent approach, Kienzle combines systems from various providers with its own modules. From rollout to support, Kienzle offers its fleet and workshop customers complete service from a single source. The company operates 10 locations across Germany.
About TACHOfresh
TACHOfresh GmbH, based in Wildau near Berlin, has been developing modular software solutions for the transport and logistics industry for 30 years. In collaboration with the Technical University of Wildau, the company strategically repositioned itself with the advent of the digital tachograph. Today, TACHOfresh is recognized as a European competence center for remote download and tachograph data reporting.