November 2026, Frankfurt am Main – What makes mid-sized companies attractive to investors, and why is capital market readiness worthwhile even without plans to sell? Christoph D. Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners, discusses these questions in an interview with Kloepfel Magazin, the magazine for procurement, supply chain and logistics.

Christoph Kauter outlines the opportunities private equity creates and how the Mittelstand can position itself for the future. For him, every investment starts with the entrepreneur. At company level, what counts is a strong corporate culture, a sustainable business model, stable profitability, robust operational structures and reliable supply chains. He advocates preparing for investors early, even without plans to sell. He also describes how a private equity investment gives entrepreneurs financial security and more room to focus on strategy, leadership and customers.

Looking ahead, he sees considerable efficiency potential in artificial intelligence, particularly for service providers, IT and healthcare. His outlook is optimistic: “I am convinced that the coming years will produce technology and innovation leaders that are still little known today.”

Read the full interview here (in German):
https://kloepfel-magazin.com/interviews/hornikel-fragt-nach-vordenker-im-mittelstand-13610/

About Beyond Capital Partners: Beyond Capital Partners is an investment company advising its funds on the acquisition of majority shareholdings in profitable Mittelstand companies in the DACH region with a focus on asset-light business models in the areas of B2B services, IT services, software, healthcare & well-being, lifestyle and entertainment. https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home