Primary Fund Investments

We specialize in the micro-, small- and mid-cap segment of the European Private Equity market. We invested in over 100 funds and co-founded many of them as anchor investor.

At a Glance

Leading Investor in European Micro-, Small- and Mid-Cap Funds

We are one of the most successful primary fund investors in Europe. In doing so, we are concentrating on the more attractive entry-level segment of the European market. We identify aspiring fund managers, including first-time funds, with above-average return potential.

Assets under Management (Billion €)

4.0

Investment per Transaction (Million €)

10-75

Funds in the Portfolio

>100

investment criteria Primary Fund Investments

Our Focus

Europe

Our European team based in Berlin invests exclusively within Europe.

Value Investments

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

Fund Generation

In addition to anchor investments in first-time funds, we support managers over many fund generations in the successful further development of their investment approach.

Diversification

We offer our investors broad diversification across years of investment, regions and individual strategies in order to create the most attractive risk/reward profile possible.

Europe

Our European team based in Berlin invests exclusively within Europe.

Value Investments

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

Fund Generation

In addition to anchor investments in first-time funds, we support managers over many fund generations in the successful further development of their investment approach.

Diversification

We offer our investors broad diversification across years of investment, regions and individual strategies in order to create the most attractive risk/reward profile possible.

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

Pharma / MedTech Outsourcing
Healthcare Staffing
Veterinary Care
Occupational Health
Discharge and case management

Software/IT

B2B Software (vertical, horizontal)
Cloud Transformation Services
Cybersecurity
IT Services

Smart Industries

Cooling Technology
Measurement Technology
Smart Meterung
Engineered Components

Business Services‍

Tech-Enabled Business Services
Professional & Human Capital Services
Education Services
Transportation & Logistics Services
Financial Services

value proposition

Your partner for transformation

We identify and realize growth potential in companies. Replicable value-creation strategies support the transformation and long-term growth of business models.