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Beyond Capital Partners supported the home children’s competition as part of the IFRF International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt 2023

Beyond Capital Partners supported the home children's competition as part of the IFRF International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt 2023

December 2023
Frankfurt am Main

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Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, an investment of Beyond Capital Partners, expands further with the acquisition of S&M Services GmbH

Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, an investment of Beyond Capital Partners, expands further with the acquisition of S&M Services GmbH

December 2023
Frankfurt am Main

"Even after 20 years, our desire for something new has not yet been satisfied. Together with Beyond Capital Partners, we want to reach the next level, bring our agency forward, open up new target groups and locations and attract new employees.”

Alexander Osterwald,
Founder and Managing Director von ECD International

Alexander Osterwald,
Founder and Managing Director von ECD International

"For us, Beyond Capital Partners is the ideal partner, as we are pursuing the same vision – to become one of Europe's leading experiential marketing agencies"

Jörn Pfotenhauer,
Founder and Managing Director von ECD International

Jörn Pfotenhauer,
Founder and Managing Director von ECD International

Portfolio

ECD International Holding GmbH

Purchase: August 2023

Key Figures at the Time of Acquisition

EUR 10-15 Mio.
Turnover

20 %
EBITDA

25
Employees

Value Creation Levers

Operational Improvements
  • Expansion of digital skills (apps, AI tools)
  • Process optimization / efficiency enhancement
Organic Growth
  • Hiring new employees
  • Attracting new customers
  • Cross-selling potential with existing customers
  • Opening of new lcoations: national and international expansion
  • Diversification of service portfolio
  • Increasing brand awareness
Inorganic Growth
  • Acquisition of specialist agencies

Current Portfolio Companies

ORENDT STUDIOS Holding GmbH

B2B Services
ORENDT STUDIOS Holding GmbH is a group of companies specializing in the production and creation of marketing content for national and international branded goods and retail companies.

ECD International Holding GmbH

Agency
ECD International is a multidisciplinary and internationally active full-service agency in the premium and luxury segment and offers first-class services such as brand management, live marketing, communication, creative work, guest relations and CRM programs for a demanding target group.

 

Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH

Forestry
Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen is one of the leading forest nurseries for seedling production in Germany and has over 100 ha of cultivable land in the Halstenbek area near Hamburg.

Soft & Cloud GmbH​

Software Distribution

Soft & Cloud is one of the leading providers of used standard software in Germany and partner for digital solutions as well as consultant for IT issues for business-to-business customers.

 

Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus GmbH

Healthcare

The Ank Group is the leading medical supply store group in Rhineland-Palatinate with a focus on medical supply and rehabilitation technology solutions for its customers.

Dr. Hoffmann Facility Services Group GmbH

Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Facility Services Group GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and a nationwide facility cleaning service provider.

Wiethe Content GmbH

E-Commerce

The Wiethe Content Group is the largest e-commerce photo studio in Europe and an innovation leader in the area of ​​CGI and digitalization.

Xortec GmbH

Security and Data Communication Solutions
Xortec is a leading value-added distributor for integrated video surveillance and data communication solutions. The company’s focus is on the distribution of professional video surveillance solutions and a comprehensive range of accompanying services.

OUNDA GmbH

Optometry and Acoustics

Under the brand name “Klein, aber fein “, and with 110 shops across Germany, OUNDA is the leading group of premium opticians and acoustic solution providers in Germany.

LDBS Lichtdienst GmbH

Lighting Technology

LDBS is a leading lighting specialist in German-speaking countries and offers B2B customers a unique complete service for all aspects of lighting.

Seals of our Portfolio Companies

Former Portfolio Companies

EBERTLANG Distribution GmbH

IT / Software (B2B)

EBERTLANG, headquartered in Wetzlar, has been one of the leading value-added software distributors in the B2B segment in German-speaking Europe since its foundation in 1995.

sysob IT- Unternehmensgruppe GmbH

IT Security

sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

BigCityBeats GmbH

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Since its foundation in 2005, the BigCityBeats Group has established itself among the leading producers and organizers of stadium events for club music and created a global brand core with its brand “World Club Dome”.

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"Together with our strong partner Beyond Capital Partners, we will continue to grow, steadily expand our areas and act as a key player in forest reforestation."

Holger Grelck,
Managing Director of Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH

Holger Grelck,
Managing Director of Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH

Portfolio

Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH

Purchase: September 2023

Key Figures at the Time of Acquisition

EUR 5-15 Mio.
Turnover

>30 %
EBITDA

50
Employees

Value Creation Levers

Operational Improvements
  • Optimisation and digitalization of business processes such as finance, HR and IT
  • Succession planning for management & hiring of new commercial director
  • Set-up of comprehensive reporting
Organic Growth
  • Expansion of cultivable land under management
  • Intensification of sales activities and channels (i.e. website)
  • Set-up of additional service offerings such as forestry services, certificate trading, tree sponsorship offerings
Inorganic Growth
  • Acquisition of other players to accumulate more cultivable land and take over qualified personnel and machinery
  • Build-up of cooperations with local forest nurseries to establish show rooms for on-site sales activities

More Investments

Current Portfolio Companies

ORENDT STUDIOS Holding GmbH

B2B Services
ORENDT STUDIOS Holding GmbH is a group of companies specializing in the production and creation of marketing content for national and international branded goods and retail companies.

ECD International Holding GmbH

Agency
ECD International is a multidisciplinary and internationally active full-service agency in the premium and luxury segment and offers first-class services such as brand management, live marketing, communication, creative work, guest relations and CRM programs for a demanding target group.

 

Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH

Forestry
Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen is one of the leading forest nurseries for seedling production in Germany and has over 100 ha of cultivable land in the Halstenbek area near Hamburg.

Soft & Cloud GmbH​

Software Distribution

Soft & Cloud is one of the leading providers of used standard software in Germany and partner for digital solutions as well as consultant for IT issues for business-to-business customers.

 

Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus GmbH

Healthcare

The Ank Group is the leading medical supply store group in Rhineland-Palatinate with a focus on medical supply and rehabilitation technology solutions for its customers.

Dr. Hoffmann Facility Services Group GmbH

Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Facility Services Group GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and a nationwide facility cleaning service provider.

Wiethe Content GmbH

E-Commerce

The Wiethe Content Group is the largest e-commerce photo studio in Europe and an innovation leader in the area of ​​CGI and digitalization.

Xortec GmbH

Security and Data Communication Solutions
Xortec is a leading value-added distributor for integrated video surveillance and data communication solutions. The company’s focus is on the distribution of professional video surveillance solutions and a comprehensive range of accompanying services.

OUNDA GmbH

Optometry and Acoustics

Under the brand name “Klein, aber fein “, and with 110 shops across Germany, OUNDA is the leading group of premium opticians and acoustic solution providers in Germany.

LDBS Lichtdienst GmbH

Lighting Technology

LDBS is a leading lighting specialist in German-speaking countries and offers B2B customers a unique complete service for all aspects of lighting.

Seals of our Portfolio Companies

Former Portfolio Companies

EBERTLANG Distribution GmbH

IT / Software (B2B)

EBERTLANG, headquartered in Wetzlar, has been one of the leading value-added software distributors in the B2B segment in German-speaking Europe since its foundation in 1995.

sysob IT- Unternehmensgruppe GmbH

IT Security

sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

BigCityBeats GmbH

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Since its foundation in 2005, the BigCityBeats Group has established itself among the leading producers and organizers of stadium events for club music and created a global brand core with its brand “World Club Dome”.

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About Beyond Capital Partners

Beyond Capital Partners (“BCP”) is a Frankfurt-based private equity firm focused on succession solutions, expansion capital and buyouts. As part of our investment approach, we invest in mid-cap companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with annual sales of between EUR 10 million and EUR 50 million and positive EBITDA. As an experienced and business-oriented investor, together with the founders of these companies, we develop the companies into a new size segment. Active acquisitions and focused buy-and-build are just as much value drivers as the improvement of operating processes and measures to increase sales and earnings.

Area Of Responsibility

  • Support of the investment team in all relevant tasks of day-to-day business
  • Deal-flow analysis and creation of investment profiles
  • Participation in due diligence and the documentation of investment decisions
  • Preparation of company valuations (DCF/LBO method)
  • Support in the management of portfolio companies
  • Participation in the preparation of exits of portfolio companies
  • Analysis of the market and competitive environment

Qualifications

  • Excellent academic achievements at a prestigious university, at least in the 4th semester of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, focus on corporate finance, M&A and accounting
  • First relevant practical experience in private equity, investment banking or strategy consulting
  • Previous knowledge in the areas of balance sheet, P&L and cash flow analysis, company valuation and modeling in Excel (VBA knowledge desired)
  • Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
  • Very good computer skills (MS Office)
  • Outstanding analytical talent, entrepreneurial thinking, strong communication and team skills as well as resilience, intellectual curiosity and confident appearance

What We Offer You

As a full member of our company, you can rely on a dynamic team with flat hierarchies and at the same time benefit from a steep learning curve. You will be involved in all industry-typical processes and gain insight into the flow of transactions on the purchase and sales side.

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