Direct Co-Investments

We use our unique network of the best Private Equity managers to make direct co-investments in the most promising SME companies.

Direct Co-Investments
At a Glance

Leading Co-Investor in Europe

With up to 20 investments per year, we have a large, diversified portfolio of European micro-, small- and mid-cap companies.

Assets under Management (Billion €)

4.0

Investment per Transaction (Million €)

5-30

Companies in The Portfolio

>50
Investment Criteria Direct Co-Investments

Our Focus

In the area of direct co-investments, the focus is on the company's fit with the fund managers' investment strategy.

Europe

Our European team based in Berlin invests exclusively within Europe.

Value Investments

We invest with operationally oriented fund managers in the lower end of the European Private Equity market, preferably in buyout, buy-and-build and turnaround situations.

Majority

Together with our partners, we always hold over 50% of the company's shares.

SME

We focus on established, growing companies with a strong positioning. We do not invest in start-up situations.

Europe

Our European team based in Berlin invests exclusively within Europe.

Value Investments

We invest with operationally oriented fund managers in the lower end of the European Private Equity market, preferably in buyout, buy-and-build and turnaround situations.

Majority

Together with our partners, we always hold over 50% of the company's shares.

SME

We focus on established, growing companies with a strong positioning. We do not invest in start-up situations.

investment approach

Foundation of Our Success

We identify business models that benefit from ongoing trends. Transformation potential is realized through dedicated value-added measures.

Institutional

Platform with established best practice, complementary network and profound expertise in the focus sectors.

Experienced

Decades of investment experience in SMEs and a successful track record with over 200 investments.

Transformative

Decisive increase in value for replicable sales and profit growth in the investment period.

Individual

High flexibility - focusing on company succession, growth financing and complex carve-outs.

Focus sectors

Industry Know-How

Focus on sectors and niches that benefit from sustainable megatrends, creates long-term value and promotes innovative growth.

Healthcare

Software/IT

Smart Industries

Business Services

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Our Portfolio Companies

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Francisco Rosique Sanz
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Francisco Rosique Sanz
Manager
Álvaro Soufi Oliveros
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Álvaro Soufi Oliveros
Associate
Rainer Effinger
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Rainer Effinger
Managing Partner
Thibault Guillaume
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ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Thibault Guillaume
Analyst
Dorian Gensel
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Dorian Gensel
Partner
Aimery de Kerdrel
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Aimery de Kerdrel
Analyst
Kim Schneider
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Kim Schneider
Partner
Alberto Guerrini
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Alberto Guerrini
Associate
Kyron Schimmel
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Kyron Schimmel
Manager
Vincent de Lard
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Vincent de Lard
Manager
Elsa Adolfsson
Investment
ESG
Direct Co
Primary
Secondary
Elsa Adolfsson
Analyst
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Direct Co-Investments

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Francisco Rosique Sanz

Manager

Francisco Rosique Sanz