In our buyout division, we invest in high-growth SMEs with a leading market position, clearly defined unique selling propositions and sound growth potential.
In addition to an appropriate purchase price, we offer owners the lasting and sustainable development of their life's work.
Buyout managers and buy-in managers benefit from our entrepreneurial expertise and industry network.
Corporate sellers rely on our professional deal execution and handshake mentality.

We finance transactions with adequate leverage, because we know that in volatile markets, economic downturns can last longer than "calculated in Excel".

Our independence from institutional investors allows us to tailor our transaction structure to the individual needs of the seller. We are completely free in our holding periods - opposed to institutionalized funds.
Being entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand what it means to put one's life's work into new hands without compromising the "old values". We therefore always strive to create a balance between tradition and future viability.

We support managing directors of medium-sized companies in their own MBO just as professionally as buy-out managers who have already set their sights on a target company. In addition to the necessary capital, we offer active sparring and share opportunities and risks via attractive participation models.

Our Investment Criteria

• Revenue above EUR 20 million

• Earnings situation: EBITDA margin >10%, cash flow significantly positive

• Clear unique selling proposition, dominant market position (market leadership or strong number 2)

• Industries: Manufacturing, automotive, mechanical and plant engineering as well as industrial components; electrical, measurement and medical technology; B2B services

• Headquarters in the DACH region

• Possibility to acquire a majority stake

• Equity investment of up to EUR 20 million per transaction
  
  We can also execute larger transactions together with a well-connected Hamburg-based industrial holding company as a co-investor. Under a joint flag, we are also able to finance complex international transactions with up to EUR 50 million of equity.