Our Journey
From a Spartanburg textile mill founded in 1962 to a diversified enterprise group spanning industries and geographies, the golden thread of family stewardship connects every milestone.
Where It All Began
“Our journey is one that is both humble and spectacular.”
Originally founded in 1962 by Matz Lischerong, a German immigrant to the United States, as Primaknit Incorporated and Litex International. The companies focused on textiles: knitting and weaving manufacturing, as well as the import and export of material and machinery to support knitting firms around the world.
In 1977 Matz was named South Carolina’s Business Person of the Year, and went on to grow Primaknit at its height to employ over 300 workers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, running three shifts a day, 360 days a year.
Founded by Matz Lischerong
SC Business Person of the Year
Workers at Primaknit’s height
Nikolaus Lischerong
Nikolaus (“Nick”) Lischerong is the Principal of Lischerong Enterprises, where he oversees a diversified consortium of real estate developments, private equity investments, and operating businesses. Building on the entrepreneurial foundation established by his father, Nick has expanded the firm from its historic roots in textiles into a modern platform spanning healthcare real estate, manufacturing, construction, venture capital, and lifestyle ventures.
Raised in a family where business and stewardship were closely intertwined, Nick embraces his role as a next-generation leader. In his words, he serves “as the steward of what my father built until the day when my children are capable of taking over.” He continues to honor that tradition while aggressively positioning the enterprise for long-term growth and resilience.
Over his career, Nick has structured and led joint ventures across industries, scaled real estate platforms, and invested in early-stage companies with strong growth potential. His focus is on aligning with exceptional operators, creating enduring brands, and structuring deals that balance downside protection with transformational upside.
Beyond business, Nick is a devoted father to Meyer and Matz and husband to McKinley. Family values, legacy, and integrity remain central to his leadership philosophy, shaping both his investment approach and the culture of the enterprises he manages. Nick also enjoys traveling with his family, spending time in nature, as well as following a rigorous athletic training and health protocol plan.
Foundations
Rooted in Manufacturing
Nick begins his career at Litex International, a machinery import and export company, before joining his family’s textile manufacturing business, Primaknit. Work in margin analysis, corporate finance and client relations builds an early foundation in unit economics, cost structures and operating decisions.
Finance & Leadership
Nick becomes Vice President of Finance at Lischerong Enterprises LP and serves as Assistant to the President and a Board Member at Primaknit while completing an MBA in Leadership and Entrepreneurism at Clemson University. His focus spans capital allocation, investment evaluation and strategic planning across the family’s business interests.
Launching New Ventures
As Vice President of KaterCo, Nick focused on helping established European companies enter the U.S. market. Working primarily with Mittelstand businesses, he evaluated opportunities, structured new ventures, and supported the launch of U.S. operating divisions and product lines.
Real Estate
Finding Opportunity After the Downturn
Nick joins Fourten Properties as Asset Manager, marking his transition from corporate finance into principal real estate investment.
Amid the lingering effects of the Great Recession, his early real estate career is shaped by the challenging task of divesting underperforming assets in an exceptionally difficult market. This strategic repositioning strengthens the company’s financial footing, creating the foundation to pursue new opportunities.
With a stronger position, Fourten pivots toward acquiring well-located, distressed industrial and office properties along the I-85 corridor, laying the groundwork for what would become Equity Investment Partners.
During this period, Nick also becomes Principal of Lischerong Enterprises and co-founds TIN Partners, the Charlotte catering and hospitality business behind TIN Kitchen.
Real Estate Takes Center Stage
Nick co-founds Equity Investment Partners, building on the post-recession acquisition strategy with industrial and office investments along the I-85 corridor. The platform later expands into industrial development across South Carolina.
Expanding into Land Development
Nick co-founds MAKON to acquire and develop residential land and capitalize residential construction projects.
Building the Commercial Development Platform
Lischerong Development Group is formed as the commercial real estate development and investment arm of Lischerong Enterprises, managing projects from site selection through development and long-term ownership.
Broadening the Real Estate Investment Platform
Nick co-founds Lotto Partners, a commercial real estate investment and development platform whose principals collectively bring 50+ years of experience developing more than $800 million in real estate across more than 20 metropolitan markets in the continental United States.
Operator
Operator in the Seat
Nick steps in as Principal and Interim CEO of Frogmore Bottling Company. He leads the food manufacturing and co-packing business through significant operational expansion, establishing a new leadership structure and increasing capacity to serve larger customers.
Advanced Medical Partners
Nick co-founds Advanced Medical Partners to help healthcare operators develop and control strategic real estate.
Ellis-Reid Millwork
Lischerong Enterprises forms a strategic partnership with Ellis-Reid Millwork + Specialties, expanding its capabilities into custom moldings, cabinetry and Emberline Wood, a chemical-free, thermally refined building material.
Capital with Involvement
Lischerong Enterprises focuses on businesses and projects where capital alone is not enough. Working alongside founders and management teams, the firm invests across manufacturing, building products, food production, hospitality, healthcare real estate and commercial development.
2026 InitiativesDevelopment
New medical, educational and industrial developments.
Manufacturing
Expanded manufacturing footprints and capabilities at Ellis-Reid and Frogmore Bottling.
TIN Kitchen
Investment in new commissary facilities, teams and systems to support a larger corporate catering platform.