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Presse Release

Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus, an investment of a Beyond Capital Partners, acquires Scharpenberg Orthopädie-Technik

Beyond Capital Partners Fund II, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH, has acquired 100% of the shares in Rostock-based Scharpenberg Orthopädie-Technik GmbH (“Scharpenberg”) via its portfolio company Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus GmbH (“Ank-Kaiser”) and is continuing its growth strategy. The closing took place on July 31st, 2024. Ank-Kaiser is the

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Presse Release

Beyond Capital Partners invests in tech-enabled content service provider ORENDT STUDIOS Holding

Beyond Capital Partners Fund III, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH (“BCP”), acquired a majority shareholding in ORENDT STUDIOS Holding GmbH (“ORENDT”), headquartered in Hamburg. Signing and closing was completed in August 2024. For around 30 years, ORENDT has established a leading position as a technology-driven content producer for brand and retail companies

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Presse Release

Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus, an investment of a Beyond Capital Partners, acquires Scharpenberg Orthopädie-Technik

Beyond Capital Partners Fund II, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH, has acquired 100% of the shares in Rostock-based Scharpenberg Orthopädie-Technik GmbH (“Scharpenberg”) via its portfolio company Ank-Kaiser Sanitätshaus GmbH (“Ank-Kaiser”) and is continuing its growth strategy. The closing took place on July 31st, 2024. Ank-Kaiser is the leading full-range medical supply store

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Press Interview

Mergermarket: GP Profile: Small-cap specialist Beyond Capital Partners in active deployment and exit mode

Germany-headquartered small-cap-focused sponsor Beyond Capital Partners (BCP) has deployed around 20% of its EUR 180m third fund and is lining up exits from its earliervintage funds, Managing Partner Christoph Kauter told Mergermarket. “Many GPs are waiting to be both buyers and active sellers,” he said, but noted that BCP has seen good deal fl ow

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Press Release

Beyond Capital Partners presents its first sustainability report

Beyond Capital Partners (BCP) is delighted to present its first sustainability report 2023. The sustainability report reflects the effort of BCP as a dedicated institutional investor to further develop its successful and well-defined investment strategy of the predecessor funds to be even more streamlined through Beyond Capital Partners Fund III, being classified as Article 8+

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Presse Release

Beyond Capital Partners closes third fund “Beyond Capital Partners Fund III GmbH & Co. KG” at the hard cap of 180 million Euro

Beyond Capital Partners Fund III, a fund advised by Beyond Capital Partners GmbH, reached its final closing at the hard cap of EUR 180 million in April 2024. In addition to the capital commitment of all institutional limited partners already existing in the predecessor fund, further well-known fund-of-funds from continental Europe were acquired as investors.

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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

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