Netop Becomes Independent: A Sovereign Remote-Access Leader for an Uncertain World
Munich / Copenhagen – December 9, 2025
Netop, one of Europe’s longest-standing secure remote-access providers, has successfully completed its carve-out and now operates as a fully independent company. Investcorp will support Netop as a platform poised for global expansion.
As geopolitical tensions rise, digital threats increasingly target essential operational systems, and supply-chain vulnerabilities reshape national-security priorities, Netop’s independence positions it as a sovereign European asset with relevance across critical infrastructure, defense, and the public sector.
A New Chapter: Sovereign, Secure, Geopolitically Essential
Netop delivers high-security remote-access software for the systems that keep societies running, with a particular focus on sectors that face complex operating environments and stringent security requirements.
Bernhard Hecker, CEO of Netop, said: “Netop provides sovereign, high-security remote access for the world’s most critical systems – from defense and energy to manufacturing, transport, and more than 2.5 million ATMs worldwide. In an era of escalating geopolitical and cyber risks, independence comes with responsibility. We now have the clarity and mandate to build the next generation of secure remote access, supported by Investcorp’s commitment to our global growth ambitions.”
Roberta Vezzoli, Managing Director at Investcorp, added: “Netop plays a unique role in securing critical digital operations. We are pleased to continue supporting Bernhard and the team as they execute a clear vision for sustainable, global expansion.”
Headquartered in Germany, Netop strengthens Europe’s capabilities and supports regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, while contributing to the resilience of defense and critical-infrastructure supply chains across North America, Europe, and APAC.
To accelerate its evolution as an independent, sovereign technology leader, Netop is building a senior executive team tailored for global scale. Recent appointments include Claudia Linsenmeier as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing extensive experience in enterprise sales, global go-to-market strategy, and mission-critical customer environments.
Her arrival marks the beginning of a broader investment in top-level talent across product, engineering, security, and operations – ensuring Netop can meet rising demand for secure, reliable, and high-performance remote access in critical infrastructure settings.
About Netop
Netop develops sovereign, high-security remote-access software for critical infrastructure, defense, and public-sector clients worldwide. Its technology supports energy networks, manufacturing facilities, hydrogen plants, military vehicles, transportation systems, retail payment infrastructure, and millions of ATMs across Europe, the US, and APAC.
Headquartered in Munich with global operations, Netop serves environments where trust, security, and operational continuity are mission-critical.