05About us

A name
with a history.
A focus on the future.

GATHEN 1880 is the brand of Wilh. von zur Gathen GmbH. We combine respect for our heritage with curiosity and a commitment to direct dialogue.

Heritage
Principles
Perspective

GATHEN 1880

The principles
behind the name.

We think differently … and act on it.

This idea shapes how we think about digital assets and investment strategies. We explore new opportunities and the frameworks needed to approach them systematically.

We believe trust grows through direct conversation. Here, we share our perspective and introduce the team behind GATHEN 1880.

The history behind our name

Rooted in trade.
A new chapter.

1880 · Solingen

Wilhelm von zur Gathen

In 1880, merchant Wilhelm von zur Gathen founded a steel goods trading business in Solingen. Exports initially focused on Spain and Portugal, with South America later becoming another important market. The historical trading operation ended in 2000.

Today · Nuremberg

Focused on the future

The historic name is now part of our identity. The acquisition a few years ago marked a new chapter, with our focus today on digital assets and investment strategies.

We bring the history behind our name together with our own perspective on today’s markets.

Historical source: German Digital Library · Solingen Municipal Archives, Fi 31

Our team

The people
behind GATHEN 1880.

Rainer Bergmann

Managing Director

rainer@gathen1880.de +49 172 38 22 061

Jan Horcicka

Investment Technology & Trading

jan@gathen1880.de

Our location

Based in Nuremberg.
Open to new perspectives.

Wilh. von zur Gathen GmbH
Merian Forum
Leipziger Platz 21
90491 Nürnberg

A namewith a history.A focus on the future.

The principlesbehind the name.

Rooted in trade.A new chapter.