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.

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

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.