Colonia GmbH, founded in Leipzig, allegedly raised capital for real estate projects in the form of subordinated loans. Several investors contacted Finanztest because the previous managing director and owner, Winfried Motzkau, could not be reached.
Loophole in the prospectus requirement
Monthly interest payments promised to several investors were not made. Given that capital was allegedly only raised for 20 shares, Motzkau apparently utilized a loophole in the Asset Investment Law to avoid the requirement for a prospectus. However, Finanztest has a list of more than 20 investors who feel deceived. One of them is concerned about several hundred thousand euros and has filed a complaint.
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New headquarters and new shareholder
Also impressive: In May 2024, the company was sold to Anita Takács from St. Margarethen an der Sierning (Austria), who also became managing director. The company’s new headquarters is Chemnitz. The site went offline after our request. The questions were not answered. Colonia GmbH (HRB 34762) is on our investment alert list.
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