Knowledge as an investment: How Abacus alpha ensures sustainable success with further training

Managing companies successfully means more than making strategic decisions and promoting economic growth. It is about people, knowledge transfer and developing the right skills for the challenges of the future. This is precisely where the Abacus alpha Academy comes in – an in-house training program for the managers of Abacus alpha’s portfolio companies.

The Abacus alpha Academy offers an exclusive program tailored to SMEs that supports specialists and managers in their personal and professional development. The focus is on practical training courses that address the individual needs of participants and prepare them specifically for future challenges.

“Our academy is not only intended to impart knowledge, but above all to be a platform for the exchange and practical implementation of new findings. Those who take part here not only learn the theoretical basics, but can also integrate what they have learned directly into their own work,” explains Frank Hüther, Managing Director of Abacus alpha.

Further training as a strategic success factor

As an investment company and impact investor, Abacus alpha pursues a long-term approach: buy and hold instead of short-term yield optimization. The idea behind this is to develop companies sustainably and provide them with much more than capital. In addition to strategic advice, network benefits and individual services, this also includes the targeted development of managers through the Academy.

After all, leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking and the confident handling of complex decisions are essential to successfully navigate companies through market changes. It is precisely these skills that are honed in the Abacus alpha Academy seminars.

Practical topics for sustainable development

The Academy offers a varied training program that is specifically tailored to the requirements of our portfolio companies. This includes, among other things:

• Authentic leadership communication – Strategies for a convincing and confident appearance

• Project management for SMEs – Structured methods for efficient implementation

• Decision-making for managers – Recognizing pitfalls and making rational decisions

• Delegation as a management task – Delegating responsibility correctly and strengthening teams

• Value Selling Training – Value-oriented sales in the B2B sector

By combining face-to-face events and digital formats, managers and employees benefit from maximum flexibility.

A place for exchange and networking

However, the Abacus alpha Academy is much more than a provider of further training – it is also a platform for active exchange within the entrepreneurial community. Here, managers from various holdings have the opportunity to learn from each other, share best practices and exploit synergies. This network not only strengthens individual companies, but also the entire Abacus alpha Group.

“The Abacus alpha Academy not only imparts specialist knowledge, but also creates a space for intensive exchange with our sister companies and investment managers. This targeted transfer of knowledge provides us with valuable impetus that promotes our innovative strength and strategic development in the long term. Instead of treading a new path every time, we can draw on existing experience and sound expertise within the Group and thus act in a more efficient and targeted manner,” explains Sascha Paulus, Managing Director of airinotec GmbH.

Further development as a central component of our investment strategy

As an impact investor, Abacus alpha pursues the clear goal of creating long-term added value – not only by promoting innovative technologies and sustainable business models, but also through targeted investments in people. Our portfolio companies therefore benefit not only from capital and strategic support, but also from an environment that actively promotes growth, knowledge transfer and personal development.

The Abacus alpha Academy is an integral part of this philosophy. It is an example of how Abacus alpha develops companies not only financially, but also structurally and in terms of personnel – with the aim of promoting long-term success and sustainable growth.