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We are an owner-managed investment company based in Frankfurt am Main that – through the funds it advises – acquires 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.
Our goal is to continue the success story of German-speaking SMEs. Admittedly, a bold statement but this is precisely the driving principle since Beyond Capital Partners’ first acquisition in 2015. You could say it was about beyond just capital from the very beginning.
Our Social Responsibility
Our philosophy is to support lower-mid-cap DACH SMEs, to promote sustainable growth by integrating ESG criteria and to secure and to further develop the competitiveness of our entrepreneurs and their companies against the backdrop of macroeconomic and social challenges in a future-oriented manner.
For us, the principles for sustainable investment are therefore an elementary part of all business processes. Accordingly, ESG is integrated as one of the central points in our investment process. Only those companies that grant appropriate importance to the principles of sustainable management and accept the associated challenges will continue to compete in the future and develop successfully in a rapidly changing environment in the long term.
Our Track Record
Our investment focus is on the acquisition of majority shareholdings in successful Mittelstand companies in the revenue range of EUR 10 to 50 million, a historical profitability of at least EUR 1 million EBITDA and long-term growth potential within their competitive environment. Since 2015, we have gained the trust of institutional investors from Europe through several generations of funds. With 16 acquisitions (as of Dec. 2022), consisting of ten platform investments, six add-ons – including a fast-growing roll-up strategy – and two exits since 2015. The trusting and partnership-based cooperation at eye level with the founders, the management and other stakeholders is the most important prerequisite for us to be successful continuously and in the long term.
We Create Value Together
Many Mittelstand companies are facing profound technological, demographic, and social changes that are permanently changing their industry structure and market environment. Beyond Capital Partners’ approach as a private equity investor is to successfully accompany companies in coping with these demanding change processes through entrepreneurial thinking as well as pragmatic advice to the founders and their management and, last but not least, sufficient capital.
We see ourselves as creative idea generators, trustworthy and experienced sparring partners and, above all, as entrepreneurs from the heart.
“The financing of Beyond Capital Partners Fund II is partly made possible by the European Union’s financial support under the Equity Facility for Growth under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Union and of the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020).”
We are an owner-managed investment company based in Frankfurt am Main that – through the funds it advises – acquires 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.
Our goal is to continue the success story of German-speaking SMEs. Admittedly, a bold statement but this is precisely the driving principle since Beyond Capital Partners’ first acquisition in 2015. You could say it was about beyond just capital from the very beginning.
Our Social Responsibility
Our philosophy is to support lower-mid-cap DACH SMEs, to promote sustainable growth by integrating ESG criteria and to secure and to further develop the competitiveness of our entrepreneurs and their companies against the backdrop of macroeconomic and social challenges in a future-oriented manner.
For us, the principles for sustainable investment are therefore an elementary part of all business processes. Accordingly, ESG is integrated as one of the central points in our investment process. Only those companies that grant appropriate importance to the principles of sustainable management and accept the associated challenges will continue to compete in the future and develop successfully in a rapidly changing environment in the long term.
Our Track Record
Our investment focus is on the acquisition of majority shareholdings in successful Mittelstand companies in the revenue range of EUR 10 to 50 million, a historical profitability of at least EUR 1 million EBITDA and long-term growth potential within their competitive environment. Since 2015, we have gained the trust of institutional investors from Europe through several generations of funds. With 16 acquisitions (as of Dec. 2022), consisting of ten platform investments, six add-ons – including a fast-growing roll-up strategy – and two exits since 2015. The trusting and partnership-based cooperation at eye level with the founders, the management and other stakeholders is the most important prerequisite for us to be successful continuously and in the long term.
We Create Value Together
Many Mittelstand companies are facing profound technological, demographic, and social changes that are permanently changing their industry structure and market environment. Beyond Capital Partners’ approach as a private equity investor is to successfully accompany companies in coping with these demanding change processes through entrepreneurial thinking as well as pragmatic advice to the founders and their management and, last but not least, sufficient capital.
We see ourselves as creative idea generators, trustworthy and experienced sparring partners and, above all, as entrepreneurs from the heart.
“The financing of Beyond Capital Partners Fund II is partly made possible by the European Union’s financial support under the Equity Facility for Growth under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Union and of the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020).”
Our team combines many years of experience as investors, an authentic entrepreneurial spirit and the pleasure of being available to our accompanied companies as a trustworthy advisor.
Our investment professionals have many years of strategic and operational experience in the German SME sector. The team is able to meet entrepreneurial challenges with a pragmatic and SME-appropriate approach to thinking and solutions. We believe in good entrepreneurship, mutual trust and integrity and we lead our portfolio companies to success in a spirit of partnership and authenticity.
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Partner Private Equity Group at Goodwin Procter LLP
Senior Managing Director at Evercore
Former Global Co-Chairman at BC Partners
Investor and independent Advisory Board Member
Founder and former CEO of Capitell AG
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Beyond Capital Partners has an international and continuously growing network of reliable partners from different industries and functions.
In line with our name “Beyond Capital Partners”, we not only support our investments with capital, but also advise in particular on the operational development and implementation of international growth strategies through access to our proven network. These include external, operational experts along the entire value chain, industry experts, regional and local experts, an M&A advisory infrastructure established in the DACH region with more than 300 M&A and corporate finance participants, as well as entrepreneurial personalities, co-investors, family offices and other important multipliers.
Geographically, our network extends across the western industrial nations (DACH, Europe, USA) to the dynamic emerging markets (Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America).
Established Access To Knowledge Carriers and Decision-Makers
Beyond Capital Partners has an international and continuously growing network of reliable partners from different industries and functions.
In line with our name “Beyond Capital Partners”, we not only support our investments with capital, but also advise in particular on the operational development and implementation of international growth strategies through access to our proven network. These include external, operational experts along the entire value chain, industry experts, regional and local experts, an M&A advisory infrastructure established in the DACH region with more than 300 M&A and corporate finance participants, as well as entrepreneurial personalities, co-investors, family offices and other important multipliers.
Geographically, our network extends across the western industrial nations (DACH, Europe, USA) to the dynamic emerging markets (Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America).
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Florian Hirschmann is a lawyer and partner at the internationally renowned law firm Goodwin Procter LLP, where he advises clients on national and international private equity and M&A transactions, venture capital and joint ventures.
In addition to national and international private equity funds, his particular expertise lies in advising clients and transactions related to China. Together with his German-Chinese team, Florian Hirschmann has provided legal advice on numerous acquisitions of German companies by Chinese private equity funds and strategists in recent years.
Besides numerous awards from national and international legal magazines as a “frequently recommended legal advisor for PE and M&A transactions”, Florian was listed in the Chambers Global 2019 ranking as a foreign expert for PE and M&A transactions in China and was outstandingly mentioned by JUVE as the market leader for Chinese deals in Germany.
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Eduard Kostadinov is Senior Managing Director at Evercore and has over 20 years of corporate finance experience. Mr. Kostadinov leads Evercore’s German Strategic Advisory franchise and also focuses on advising European Industrials clients. Prior to joining Evercore in 2018, Mr. Kostadinov was Managing Director and Co-Head General Industrials EMEA at Morgan Stanley, with a particular focus on the automotive industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011, Mr. Kostadinov was Head of Automotive EMEA at Bank of America Merrill Lynch after starting his investment banking career at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kostadinov has led and accompanied a wide variety of notable transactions for strategists and financial investors, including Autoliv, Bosch, Continental, Gestamp, Grammer, Mobileye, Pirelli, TE Connectivity, Valeo, Velodyne, Veoneer, Zipcar, Aston Martin, BMW, Daimler, FCA, McLaren, PSA, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars, Autobahn Tank & Rast, Colonia Real Estate, Dresdner Bank, Inexio, Jack Wolfskin, Karstadt Warenhaus, 3i, Bain Capital, CVC, Fountainvest, Littlejohn and Warburg Pincus.
Eduard Kostadinov holds an Honours Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree from York University, Toronto, Canada and a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD. He also qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Canada in 2000 and as a Chartered Financial Analyst in 2002.
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Stefan Zuschke joined BC Partners in 1993. During his time at BC Partners, Stefan was Head of the German office, Head of the Investment Committee, Member of the Executive Board and Managing Partner. After more than 25 years and 15 transactions, Stefan was most recently global co-chairman of the company and retired in 2018. Prior to joining BC Partners, he spent three years at the German midcap buy-out fund Equimark in Munich and before that at Mercedes Benz in Germany and Spain.
Stefan holds a degree in business administration from Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences and the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. Stefan speaks fluent German, English and Spanish.
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Uwe Kolb was Managing Partner of Bridgepoint for the German-speaking region DACH (Frankfurt), member of the Bridgepoint Group Operating Committee and Investment Committee (London) and Chairman DACH. Before joining Bridgepoint, Uwe Kolb was a partner at Permira in Frankfurt am Main, where he was responsible for cross-sector investments in larger SMEs. He began his professional career at Price Waterhouse in Vancouver, Stuttgart and Frankfurt, where he founded the Transaction Services (TS) division and established it as a market leader. After the merger to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), he was responsible as Managing Partner for SME consulting in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Uwe Kolb holds a degree in business administration and is a tax consultant/auditor. He has many years of experience as a shareholder representative in committees and holds mandates at several family offices and family businesses. He passionately and team-oriented believes that family assets and long-term corporate success are always created or protected when corporate culture, good governance and best practice are deeply anchored in the company and, if necessary, a company succession is prepared for the long term.
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Wolfgang Krappe has over 30 years of experience in private banking. Wolfgang Krappe started his professional career at BHF-Bank. This was followed by management positions at Citibank and Merck Finck Privatbankiers.
In 2004, he became a partner at equinet Asset Management AG – now Capitell AG. In 2007 he was appointed to the Executive Board with a Bafin license. In his 14 years as a member of the Management Board, he was largely responsible for the development of the business model with six branches in Germany. Today, Capitell AG is one of the largest independent asset management companies in Germany and manages over EUR 3 billion of assets under management. Previously, Mr. Krappe was a member of the Supervisory Board of the VCH Group, a company owned by Christian Angermayer. Today he is an investor in Peter Thiel.
Wolfang Krappe also holds a degree as an industrial clerk/Heidelberger Druckmaschinen and holds an MBA from City University Bellevue in Washington/USA.
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EUR 15-20 million
Turnover
800
Employees
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria. The group currently employs around 1,400 people in the areas of maintenance cleaning, facility services, service personnel provision, event and catering as well as janitorial services. The reference objects include premises of the public administration such as the Bavarian State Chancellery, the Stadtwerke München or the Nymphenburg Palace complex. With the acquisition of Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann in November 2022, the Dr. Hoffmann Group is continuing its expansion strategy.
The focus is on the continuous development of new commercial customers as well as further Germany-wide acquisitions of successful and profitable companies from the facility services segment under the umbrella of the Dr. Hoffmann Group. Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste attaches great importance to transparent organizational and process control and has a quality management certification and an environmental management certification. As early as 2003, the company was one of the first facility cleaning companies to be awarded the QuH environmental certificate by the Bavarian State Ministry. In 2021, the company became carbon neutral.
Headquarters
Munich
Transaction
Buy-Out / succession solution
Industry
Industrial cleaning
Business model
Leading facility services provider in Bavaria
Increased participation in nationwide public tenders and growth in private customers
Expansion of adjacent cleaning services (technical facility management; feel-good services; industrial cleaning)
Continued buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of at least two additional competitors with the aim of achieving EBITDA of more than EUR 10 million.
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 15-20 million
Turnover
15
Employees
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. Since its foundation in 2014, the company has positioned itself as an innovation and technology leader along its sales strategy and today employs 15 people. As the world’s first company, Soft & Cloud has used the integration of blockchain technology for the license transfer of used software and distributes the software in a secure, legally compliant and TÜV-certified process. With around 4,500 customers from almost all industries, the company is focused on offering the right licenses to its customers at low prices as well as on providing a sustainable and monetary advantage through advice and service. By experienced license managers, each individual license is checked for origin and the right of use and thus the documentation obligation and audit security for its customers is fulfilled. Soft & Cloud is Focus “Growth Champion 2021” and Financial Times “FT 1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2021” winner. With Soft & Cloud, Beyond Capital Partners remains true to its successful investment approach of acquiring high-growth asset-light companies from German-speaking countries and accompanying them in their future development.
www.softandcloud.com/de
Headquarters
Greven
Transaction
Buy-Out / succession solution
Industry
IT / Software
Business Model
A leading value-added distributor (VAD) for used software
Hiring a co-managing director
Selective buy-and-build, as long as it doesn't permanently dilute profitability
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 15-20 million
Turnover
170
Employees
The ANK Group consists of the companies Ank Sanitätshaus + Orthopädietechnik GmbH, Kaiser, Sanitätshaus + Rehatechnik GmbH and Ank Orthopädieschuhtechnik GmbH. ANK has expanded over the last decades and today comprises 13 locations in eight cities with a total of 170 employees. The ANK Group has established itself as the leading medical supply store group in Rhineland-Palatinate and, as a full-range provider, offers comprehensive medical care for patients. Together with Beyond Capital Partners, it is planned to further develop the group organically and inorganically beyond the regional borders and to create one of the market-leading groups in the medical supply market that is able to supply customers nationwide. ANK is a certified training company (IHK Pfalz) and has introduced a quality management system in the field of medical supply trade, orthopaedics, orthopaedic shoe and rehabilitation technology and homecare (ZDH-ZERT GmbH).
www.ank-sanitaetshaus.de
www.kaiser-sanitaetshaus.de
Headquarters
Kaiserslautern
Transaction
Buy-Out / succession solution
Industry
Healthcare
Business model
Leading medical supply store group in Rhineland-Palatinate
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Dominik started his career as an analyst at Barclays in Frankfurt am Main where he held the role of Vice President before joining Beyond Capital Partners. As a member of the investment banking team, he supported numerous national and international transactions. Those took place in the fields of M&A advisory, equity capital markets as well as financing with focus on the sectors industrials, chemicals and power, utilities & infrastructure. As part of these projects, Dominik was for example involved in the sell-side process of the methacrylates business Roehm to Advent International, the public takeover of Uniper by Fortum as well as the financing of Monsanto’s acquisition by Bayer.
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EUR 15-20 million
Turnover
130
Employees
The Wiethe Content Group specializes in e-commerce, content creation and production. The focus is on the production of content in the field of film, photo and computer-generated imagery (CGI) for the fashion and lifestyle industry. The owner-managed agency was founded in 2005 and is today one of the largest and most modern content and e-commerce studios in Europe and a full-service provider. Wiethe produces more than two million images and over 10,000 videos per year at two locations with 178 employees in 30 different disciplines on 6,500 square meters. The customer portfolio includes over 50 global brands such as adidas, Reebok, G-Star, Deichmann, Esprit, Stylebob, About You, and many more. Wiethe Content Group has already won over 100 awards for design, brand, and usability. The strategic goal of the Wiethe Group is to further consolidate its leading position as the largest e-commerce photo studio in the premium segment in Europe by continuously expanding its customers and expanding into new target markets. As an innovation leader in the field of CGI and digitization, the Wiethe Group will anticipate the needs of its customers even more at an early stage and accompany them on their customer journey as a “Partner of Trust”.
www.wiethe.com
Headquarters
Bremen and Georgsmarienhütte
Transaction
Buy-Out
Industry
E-Commerce
Business model
Content creator for the fashion and lifestyle industry
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 10-20 million
Turnover
15 %
EBITDA
76
Employees
With its umbrella brand “small but fine”, OUNDA is a leader in traditional optometry and acoustics. The community includes 110 independent specialist shops throughout Germany (as of January 2023), which have been well established locally for years or even decades, as well as 670 employees. However, all associated companies are explicitly not “small but fine” branches, but part of a traditionally managed group in which the identities and peculiarities of the individual locations are preserved. In addition to the core business of classic ophthalmic optics and hearing acoustics, “small but fine” is increasingly dedicated to niche topics such as optometry or myopia management. At the heart of OUNDA’s growth strategy is continuous M&A activity in a fragmented premium optician market that enables careful selection of high-quality targets.
www.klein-aber-fein.info
Headquarters
Münster
Transaction
Roll-Up strategy
Industry
Optometry and Acoustics
Business model
Premium optician group
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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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. In addition to classic sales work and access to over 16,000 specialized IT experts, EBERTLANG also offers manufacturers support in the market launch of new products, the localization of software and corresponding sales strategies and ensures a constantly growing brand awareness. The comprehensive range of services extends from training for resellers and users to audits and on-site integration, which are also carried out in cooperation with the company’s own channel partners.
www.ebertlang.com
Headquarters
Wetzlar
Transaction
Buy-Out
Industry
IT / Software (B2B)
Business model
Value-added distributor for software
Fund Generation
Beyond Capital Partners Fund I
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 5-15 million
Turnover
0-10 %
EBITDA
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”. The creative head is Bernd Breiter, who made a big name for himself as a music producer in the 90s and today organizes spectacular events with a team of 12 people. The Frankfurt VIP has written event, music and club history with the “Zero Gravity” – the first club in zero gravity, the “ICE Club Trains”, the “BigCityBeats Club Jet” – a flying club, the WORLD CLUB DOME Cruise Edition and the BigCityBeats Club Kitchen. Together with Beyond Capital Partners, the international roll-out of BigCityBeats and its brands and event formats will be driven forward globally.
www.bigcitybeats.de
www.worldclubdome.com
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main
Transaction
Buy-Out
Business model
Established organizer of global music events
Fund Generation
Beyond Capital Partners Fund I
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. For more than 15 years, sysob has specialized in the distribution of technologically leading IT security products and solutions in the areas of wireless LAN, server-based computing, traffic management, cloud computing, MSSP and server/storage. In addition to a comprehensive service and support concept, the service portfolio is rounded off by comprehensive technical support for resellers with installations and projects on site. In addition, sysob is established as a system house in Eastern Bavaria and advises Mittelstand companies on system integration (HW/SW).
www.sysob.com
Headquarters
Schorndorf
Transaction
Buy-Out
Business model
Value-added distributor (VAD) for IT security solutions
Fund Generation
Beyond Capital Partners Fund I
Sale to strategic buyer CMS Distribution Ltd. in February 2021
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 10-15 million
Turnover
10
Employees
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. As an established and professional B2B service provider, Xortec is one of the fastest growing providers in Germany and has stood for dynamism and quality for years. Xortec currently employs 36 people. With the acquisition of Videosystems Sicherungstechnik Vertriebs GmbH, Burgenkönig Video GmbH and videotronic infosystems nord GmbH, the Xortec Group expands its competence in the field of project business as well as its presence in Germany and consolidates its market position as one of the leading providers in the DACH region. Xortec obtains 100% green electricity from renewable energies and generates it in TÜV Süd certified plants. As a result, the company reduces CO2 emissions and therefore acts sustainably for the climate and the environment.
www.xortec.de
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main
Transaction
Buy-Out / succession solution
Industry
Security and Data Communication Solutions
Business model
Value-added distributor (VAD) for video surveillance and access control systems
Add-ons
Videosystems Sicherungstechnik Vertriebs GmbH, videotronic infosystems nord GmbH, Burgenkönig Video GmbH
Fund Generation
Beyond Capital Partners Fund II
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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EUR 20-30 million
Turnover
10-15 %
EBITDA
103
Employees
LDBS is a leading lighting specialist in German-speaking countries and offers B2B customers a unique complete service for all aspects of lighting. The current number of employees is around 200. LDBS offers its B2B customers with a focus on retail and industry a complete portfolio of services in the field of lighting. This includes lighting design, international procurement of goods, installation service with our own assembly teams in Europe, after-sales service and support with profitability calculations and financing issues. With this integral service approach, i.e. the combination of trading business, product expertise and comprehensive services, the company is uniquely positioned in the market. In addition, LDBS markets a broad product portfolio in the field of lighting via its own Internet shop and various online platforms. LDBS contributed to energy savings of 430m kWh with LED lighting (energy savings of LDBS’ customers from January 2018 to June 2021). For years, LDBS’s innovative lighting concepts have contributed to energy savings of around 1 billion kWh for their customers and thus to a reduction of around 350 million kilograms of CO2. In addition, LDBS sends its parcels with Klima Protect in a climate-neutral manner by offsetting via certified climate protection projects.
www.ldbs.de
Headquarters
Falkensee/Berlin
Transaction
Buy-Out
Industry
Lighting Technology
Business model
B2B provider of innovative lighting solutions
Add-ons
H. Vollmer GmbH – HEITRONIC®, LARSEN Indoor Light Concept GmbH & Co. KG
Fund Generation
Beyond Capital Partners Fund I
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.
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.
Industrial Cleaning
Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH, based in Munich, is an established and owner-managed company for over 30 years and one of the largest and most renowned facility service providers in Bavaria.
E-Commerce
Wiethe Content Group is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in CGI and digitization.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
IT Security
sysob is a leading independent specialist distributor with over 1,200 partners and 180 top partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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David gained in-depth expertise at Ernst & Young (EY) in transaction advisory services for global private equity clients as well as strategic investors. He was primarily responsible for the leadership of financial due diligence workstreams and was also able to gain additional transaction-relevant knowledge in multiple other sub-services lines of the Transaction Advisory Services division. During his three and a half years as a transaction advisor, David advised on more than 30 transactions, with a strong focus on private equity and the German Mittelstand. He was able to build up a very broad industry knowledge as a generalist advisor and provided advice on transactions of all kinds of industries, but especially in the software, business services, healthcare & TMT sector.
David started his career at KPMG as an Associate in Munich. He oversaw several audit teams and gathered profound know-how in the field of annual audits of corporations, private equity, real estate and investment funds. During his studies, David gained practical corporate finance experience at Berenberg and Ebner Stolz.
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