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Beyond Capital Partners is a Partner of the International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt 2023

Beyond Capital Partners is a Partner of the International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt 2023

November 2023
Frankfurt am Main

The 50th anniversary edition of the International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt (IFRF) will take place in Frankfurt am Main from December 13 to 17, 2023. Every year, equestrian fans and the world’s equestrian elite meet in the festively decorated Festhalle in Frankfurt shortly before Christmas. This year, Beyond Capital Partners is one of the official sponsors of the high-class equestrian event. National and international riders at the highest level will take part in dressage and show jumping competitions. In addition, up-and-coming riders and -horses show off their skills in their own special competitions. The IFRF is organized by “Schafhof Connects”, the agency of the Linsenhoff-Rath equestrian family, which is known worldwide in equestrian sport and has been successful for generations.

Another highlight of the International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt is the children’s home competition, which is presented by Beyond Capital Partners. Christoph D. Kauter, Managing Partner and founder of Beyond Capital Partners, will take part in the award ceremony and personally present the honorary prize to the winning children’s home on Sunday, December 17:

“The IFRF is one of the largest and most traditional horse shows in Germany, bringing together people from all over the world, but has retained a very informal atmosphere. As Beyond Capital Partners, social responsibility and the active support and well-being of children are important to us. Actively supporting the children’s home competition this year as a sponsoring and award partner is therefore particularly important to me.”

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. This operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund.
https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home

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Beyond Capital Partners invests in ECD International GmbH, one of the leading experiential marketing agencies in the premium segment

Beyond Capital Partners invests in ECD International, one of the leading experiential marketing agencies in the premium segment

September 2023
Frankfurt am Main

Beyond Capital Partners Fund III, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH (“BCP”), acquired a majority shareholding in ECD International Holding GmbH (“ECD”), based in Stuttgart. The closing took place on August 31, 2023.

ECD International Holding GmbH was founded by Alexander Osterwald and Jörn Pfotenhauer in Stuttgart in 2004 and is a multidisciplinary and international full-service agency with proven expertise in the premium and luxury segment. ECD International has been established for 20 years and offers a wide range of international first-class services such as brand management, live marketing, communication, creative work, guest relations and CRM programs aiming at a demanding client base. The company offers groundbreaking “money can’t buy formats” for the world’s top brands based on their methodology called Emotional Relationship Marketing (ERM).

Alexander Osterwald, Founder and Managing Director von ECD International: “Brand experiences are still the most effective way to make a truly lasting impression. Our knowledge of the world’s most demanding target groups and our large network are the basis that guarantees more than customer satisfaction. We think in terms of individual solutions that help our customers to be a purposeful part of a whole, but still something very unmistakable. 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.”

“We see ourselves as creative designers of integrated communication measures and translate brand management into premium communication in order to meet the specific requirements of the market and build sustainable relationships. Every day, our professional team with heart implements exceptional programs for our customers that are remembered and increase brand loyalty. 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”, says Jörn Pfotenhauer, Founder and Managing Director von ECD International.

Christoph D. Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners: “ECD International has proven expertise in the ultra-luxury segment and implements authentic communication solutions at the highest level and on the international stage. Together with the two founders and managing directors Alexander Osterwald and Jörn Pfotenhauer, we will implement a targeted organic growth strategy with selective acquisitions and thus position the agency as the first point of contact for high-end brand events in the long term.”

About ECD International:
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.
https://ecd-international.com

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. This operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund. https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home

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Beyond Capital Partners invests in Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen, one of the leading forest tree nurseries on the German market

Beyond Capital Partners invests in Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen, one of the leading forest tree nurseries on the German market

September 2023
Frankfurt am Main

Beyond Capital Partners Fund III, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH (“BCP”), acquired a majority shareholding in Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen GmbH (“HGF”), based in Halstenbek near Hamburg. The closing took place in September 2023.

HGF is one of the leading German forest nurseries for the cultivation of premium forest seedlings and grows many millions of seedlings annually on more than 100 hectares, on which a wide range of tree species, including sweet chestnut, oak, spruce, service tree and Douglas fir, are nursed. The forest tree nursery has been supplying municipalities, states as well as other nurseries and private forest owners since 1938 and has grown continuously in recent years.

Forest tree nurseries are an important subgroup of tree nurseries and operate around 12% of Germany’s total tree nursery area. Overall, forest nurseries play a central role in the fight against climate change, as they are an integral part of the reforestation of German forests. At the same time, they enable companies to become more sustainable and achieve climate targets. Demand for seedlings for forestry plants has risen accordingly. The German forest relieves the atmosphere of 62 million tons of CO2 every year.

Holger Grelck, Managing Director of Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen: “Our nursery is family-owned in the fourth generation. Our location in Halstenbek is the largest forest tree nursery region in Germany and is considered the “cradle of the forest” due to the fertile soil and optimal microclimatic conditions. Together with our strong partner Beyond Capital Partners, we will continue to grow, steadily expand our area and act as a central player in forest reforestation.”

Christoph D. Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners: “The topics of reforestation and decarbonization are a sustainable macro trend that we will accompany with our investment in Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen. According to recent studies, the German forest is currently in need of 1.6 billion trees for reforestation due to forest damage alone. Professional forest nurseries such as HGF continuously help to meet this need and to be a lasting partner for their B2B customers. Together with Holger Grelck, we see a good opportunity in the coming years to further accelerate the impressive growth of HGF and to continue its expansion through selective acquisitions. HGF’s many years of experience, combined with an extensive and high-quality product range and innovative machines, have convinced us in this respect.”

About Holger Grelck Forstbaumschulen:
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.

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. This operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund.

https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home

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Beyond Capital Partners is Sponsor of the Carl von Weinberg Cup 2023

Beyond Capital Partners is Sponsor of the Carl von Weinberg Cup 2023

June 2023
Frankfurt am Main

From 9 to 11 June, the low goal polo tournament of the Frankfurt Polo Club took place in Frankfurt Nied near the Nidda, bringing together polo enthusiasts from all over the world. The tournament is known for its low handicap level, which means that both experienced players and up-and-coming talents have the opportunity to participate and demonstrate their skills. The games are characterized by speed, precision and tactical thinking, while the players try to get the ball into the opponent’s goal with their polo bats.

Beyond Capital Partners is one of the official sponsors of the polo tournament. We are proud that our polo team has won the coveted title. Congratulations to all players!

The traditional sport has deep roots in Frankfurt. The von Weinberg brothers once founded the first Polo Club in Niederrad.
Christoph D. Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners: “The interaction of humans, animals and nature, coupled with a high degree of discipline and motivation, is very important to us as an active sponsor. In this respect, we are particularly pleased to be able to support the athletes as a sponsor and team namesake.“

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. This financing is made possible through financial backing of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020).
https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home

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Beyond Capital Partners’ investment Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH expands further through the acquisition of Clamex Gebäudereinigung GmbH

Beyond Capital Partners' investment Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH expands further through the acquisition of Clamex Gebäudereinigung GmbH

June 2023
Munich

Beyond Capital Partners Fund II, a fund advised by the investment company Beyond Capital Partners GmbH (“BCP”), has acquired 100% of the shares in Braunschweig-based Clamex Gebäudereinigung GmbH (“Clamex”) through its portfolio investment Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH (“Dr. Hoffmann”) and continues its expansion following the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann GmbH (“GDB”) in November 2022. The closing took place on June 5, 2023.

With this takeover, the entire Dr. Hoffmann Group is developing into an integrated facility cleaning specialist, which, with 2,400 employees in large parts of Germany and in around 100 cities, reliably and trustfully supports its customers from the public sector as well as (large) companies as a professional B2B service provider.

The complete range of services includes the classic areas of maintenance cleaning, facility services, special cleaning, service personnel provision, event and catering as well as janitorial services. Individual cleaning concepts and state-of-the-art cleaning equipment are just as standard as the implementation of and compliance with ESG-relevant criteria. As early as 2021, Dr. Hoffmann became climate-neutral.

With the acquisition of Clamex Gebäudereinigung GmbH, founded in 1973, the Dr. Hoffmann Group expands from southern Germany into large parts of the northern federal states, thus expanding its national reach as well as the relevance of being able to be active for its customers as a nationwide facility cleaning specialist.

Nathalie Zilinski, Managing Director of Clamex: “As a master craftsman and guild company, we specialise in the cleaning of facilities indoors and outdoors as well as in industrial and special cleaning. We attach great importance to sustainability in all areas of the company and we invest in the further development of our employees. In addition, we have special know-how in tender management and order processing. We see ourselves as an ideal complement to the Dr. Hoffmann Group.”

Marlène Sternbaum, Managing Director of the Dr. Hoffmann Group, is looking forward to the cooperation: “With 50 years of experience, profound know-how, 100% service orientation and sustainable facility services, Clamex is an asset to our Dr. Hoffmann Group.”

Steffen Kleinhenz-Sonnenschein, Managing Director of the Dr. Hoffmann Group, adds: “Clamex is the ideal partner for the Dr. Hoffmann Group due to its geographical orientation, diversified service portfolio, highest quality standards, balanced customer base and qualified employees. We are very pleased to have a strong supra-regional partner at our side in Clamex.”

Christoph D. Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners: “The German cleaning market is growing steadily. With Clamex, we are seizing the potential to implement Germany-wide expansion, especially in metropolitan regions such as Frankfurt, Hamburg and Berlin. Part of this expansion strategy is also to bundle further profitable companies from the facility services segment under the umbrella of the Dr. Hoffmann Group.”

About Dr. Hoffmann Group: Dr. Hoffmann Group is a nationwide facility cleaning service provider and, with 2,400 employees in 100 cities in Germany, offers high-quality services for its B2B customers. https://www.drhoffmann.eu/

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. This financing is made possible through financial backing of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020). https://beyondcapital-partners.com/en/home

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Beyond Capital Partners’ investment Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH expands through acquisition of Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann GmbH

Beyond Capital Partners' investment Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH expands through acquisition of Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann GmbH

December 2022
Frankfurt am Main

Beyond Capital Partners Fund II, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH („BCP“), is continuing its Germany-wide expansion with its platform investment “Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH” (“Dr. Hoffmann”) by acquiring 100% of the shares in Hesse-based “Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann GmbH” (“GDB”). The closing took place on November 30, 2022.

Founder and namesake Daniel Baumann has continuously developed GDB over the past 15 years and established it as one of the relevant facility service providers in Hesse. GDB serves renowned and demanding customers from the commercial sector. The company’s wide range of services includes the approach of advising customers intensively in all areas of building cleaning and finding tailor-made solutions for every need. Daniel Baumann, founder and managing director of GDB, comments as follows: “This new basis opens up perspectives for us and our customers. We will be increasingly able to offer and implement modern and contemporary solutions for sustainable building cleaning and management. In addition, the common goal remains the promotion and good support of all employees – both in the industrial and commercial sectors.”

By expanding into Hesse, the Dr. Hoffmann Group will be able to increasingly meet the national inquiries of its clients in the future. The continuous development of new commercial customers as well as the expansion into other federal states of Germany through further acquisitions will continue to be in focus.

Christoph D. Kauter, founder and managing partner of Beyond Capital Partners, adds: “With Daniel Baumann as an outstanding entrepreneur, the Dr. Hoffmann Group and its managing partner Marlène Sternbaum continue to gain traction in the implementation of its expansion strategy. For the coming year, we are planning further Germany-wide acquisitions of successful and profitable companies from the facility services segment under the umbrella of the Dr. Hoffmann Group.”

About Dr. Hoffmann: Munich based Industriereinigung Dr. Hoffmann Gebäudedienste GmbH is one of the largest and well-established facility service providers in Bavaria. https://www.drhoffmann.eu/

About GDB: Gebäudereinigung Daniel Baumann GmbH, based in Freigericht, is one of the leading premium facility service providers in Hesse. https://www.g-s-baumann.de/

About Beyond Capital Partners: Beyond Capital Partners is an investment company advising its funds on the acquisition of majority shareholdings of profitable small- and medium sized enterprises in the DACH region focusing on the asset-light segments business services, IT, software, healthcare, lifestyle and entertainment. www.beyondcapital-partners.com

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"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

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ECD International Holding GmbH

Purchase: August 2023

Key Figures at the Time of Acquisition

EUR 10-15 Mio.
Turnover

20 %
EBITDA

25
Employees

ECD International Holding GmbH was founded by Alexander Osterwald and Jörn Pfotenhauer in Stuttgart in 2004 and is a multidisciplinary and international full-service agency with proven expertise in the premium and luxury segment. ECD International has been established for 20 years and offers a wide range of international first-class services such as brand management, live marketing, communication, creative work, guest relations and CRM programs aiming at a demanding client base. The company offers groundbreaking “money can’t buy formats” for the world’s top brands based on their methodology called Emotional Relationship Marketing (ERM).

Together with the founders and managing directors of ECD International, Beyond Capital Partners will implement a targeted organic growth strategy with selective acquisitions and thus position the agency as the first point of contact for high-end brand events in the long term.

https://ecd-international.com

Headquarters
Stuttgart

Transaction
Buy-Out, succession solution