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Through notarization, a company advised by Beyond Capital Partners („Beyond Capital“) acquired a shareholding in LDBS Lichtdienst GmbH („LBDS“).
LDBS is a leading lighting technology specialist in the German speaking region that distributes lamps, luminaires and components and offers a complete service portfolio in the field of lighting. With its integrated service concept, the company offers a unique position, comprising a combination of trading, in-depth product expertise and a one-stop service approach. Additionally, LDBS uses its online platform to market a broad product portfolio.
Beyond Capital is an investment company focusing on the acquisition of majority shareholdings of profitable small- and medium enterprises in the German speaking DACH region. Together with Beyond Capital, LDBS intends to access new market segments and an expansion of its geographic coverage. Furthermore, the management of LDBS remains under the responsibility of the founders and shareholders – Robert Bechtle und Bernd Schwettmann – who successfully developed LDBS over the past 15 years.
„With Beyond Capital, we found a partner who is both sharing our entrepreneurial values as much as enabling our future growth path in an ideal way. Hence, we will gain access to capital for our further growth activities and to Beyond Capital´s network which will both strongly support our long-term strategy “, says Robert Bechtle, managing director and shareholder of LDBS Lichtdienst GmbH. The closing of the transaction is intended to take place by the end of the year.
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.
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Healthcare
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Security and Data Communication Solutions
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Optometry and Acoustics
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Lifestyle & Entertainment
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Lighting Technology
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IT / Software (B2B)
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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
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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
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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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Alexander joined from the Swedish PE fund Triton Partners in Frankfurt. As a visiting investment professional, he worked on multiple investment assessments in the business services and healthcare space, including the acquisition of IFCO, a global leading provider of reusable trays.
Previously, Alexander worked in Strategy consulting at L.E.K. Consulting in Munich, Paris, and London as well as for US colleagues. He accompanied >15 projects and advised corporate and private equity clients (AUM: €1-25b) on buy- and sell-side processes and on strategic matters. As such, he executed commercial due diligence projects and the development of growth/ internationalization strategies for PE portfolio companies and corporate business units. He predominantly covered the MedTech, healthcare, technology, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Alexander holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Finance from the EBS University in Oestrich-Winkel. Additionally, Alexander holds a Master of Science in Economics from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the EBS University, during that time he also spend a semester abroad in the US.
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Nico started his career as Analyst in Deutsche Bank AG’s Group Strategy (Abteilung für Konzernentwicklung) in 2013, working on different international projects in the areas of strategy, M&A and transformation. Besides his activities around the integration of Deutsche Postbank AG, he worked on the restructuring of the Dutch transaction banking franchise, as well as gained first transaction experience by disposing a German mid-size wealth manager.
After his Associate promotion in 2016, Nico focused on the area of Corporate M&A and achieved relevant success in disposing assets as part of the group wide restructuring efforts. Nico coordinated the disposal of Concardis GmbH. Moreover, Nico contributed to the disposal of the Polish private and commercial bank and managed a variety of analyses.
He also supported the implementation of strategic projects in the German market as part of the Business Development department of Deutsche Bank’s Wealth Management division.
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