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.

Primary Fund Investments
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.

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Assets under Management (in Billions)

10-75

Investment per Tansaction (in Millions €)

>100

Funds in the Portfolio

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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
  • Veterinärmedizinische Versorgung
  • Arbeitsmedizin
  • IT-Services
  • Entlass- und Case-Management

Software/IT

  • B2B software (vertical, horizontal)
  • Cloud Transformation Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Services

Smart Industries

  • Cooling Technology
  • measurement technology
  • Smart Metering
  • 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.

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Our Portfolio Companies

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Elsa Adolfsson
Elsa Adolfsson
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Francisco Rosique Sanz
Francisco Rosique Sanz
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Dorian Gensel
Dorian Gensel
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Thibault Guillaume
Thibault Guillaume
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Kyron Schimmel
Kyron Schimmel
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Kim Schneider
Kim Schneider
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Rainer Effinger
Rainer Effinger
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Vincent de Lard
Vincent de Lard
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Álvaro Soufi Oliveros
Álvaro Soufi Oliveros
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Alberto Guerrini
Alberto Guerrini
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
Aimery de Kerdrel
Aimery de Kerdrel
Investment
ESG
Co-Invest
Primary
Secondary
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Investor Relations

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We provide you with all relevant information to make well-founded decisions. The trust and satisfaction of our investors are our success.

Primary Fund Investments

Your Contact Person

Vincent de Lard

Manager

Vincent de Lard