SCP Standard Capital Partners AG acquires Vanea Technologies GmbH and Nocturne Technologies GmbH

● STRATEGIC | OTHER

AUGUST 20, 2026

SCP Standard Capital Partners AG (Blackmars Capital GmbH) acquires Vanea Technologies GmbH and Nocturne Technologies GmbH

TARGET

Vanea Technologies GmbH and Nocturne Technologies GmbH

Vanea Technologies develops autonomous-warfare defence solutions; Nocturne Technologies (Nocturne Defence) develops civilian and military counter-UAS drone defence systems for security and military customers.

Deal value	Low six-figure range (VANEA); high six-figure range (Nocturne)
Ownership	Founder-owned
Headquarters	Böblingen, Germany (Vanea Technologies); Osnabrück, Germany (Nocturne Technologies)
Leadership	Oliver Hartkorn, Co-founder and CTO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

SCP Standard Capital Partners AG

Munich-based publicly listed investment holding company pivoting from entertainment to defence technology

Ownership	Publicly traded (XETRA: CAP) · Blackmars Capital GmbH (parent)
Headcount	17 FTEs
Headquarters	Munich, Germany
Leadership	Fabian Becker, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Buy-side advisor	—

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SCP Standard Capital Partners AG -> Vanea Technologies GmbH and Nocturne Technologies GmbH  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Other | low six-figure range (VANEA); high six-figure range (Nocturne) purchase price | announced
Target: Vanea Technologies develops autonomous-warfare defence solutions; Nocturne Technologies (Nocturne Defence) develops civilian and military counter-UAS drone defence systems for security and military customers.
Website: nocturne-defence.com | Buyer site: standardcapitalpartners.xyz
HQ: Böblingen, Germany (Vanea Technologies); Osnabrück, Germany (Nocturne Technologies) | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Blackmars Capital GmbH | Buyer ownership: public (XETRA: CAP)
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