Peter Smeets

gateProtect GmbH specializes, develops and markets Firewallsolutions in the internet technology. Its products include security features such as firewall, intrusion detection system & prevention system, virtual private networking, traffic shaping, quality of services, virus, & spam protection, and content filter. The gateProtect is a leading manufacturer of IT-security solutions in the range of network security. The focus is xUTM appliances, firewall products as well as client encryption systems. The solutions of gateProtect unite modern security and network features like firewall, bridging, VLAN, single sign-on, traffic shaping in one system.

Arché Future Invest GmbH engages in the acquisition, administration, holding, and sale of companies. It also focuses on its own wealth management. The company was founded by Rainer Zimmermann and Peter Smeets on December 13, 2000 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Square Four Investments GmbH (Square Four) Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Eschborn.