Afinum

AFINUM invests in successful mid-market companies. Since its foundation in 2000, They accompanied many companies in various industries and situations in their further development. Today AFINUM is one of the leading mid-market investors in German speaking Europe. They know the specific challenges, opportunities and limitations of the mid-market. Therefore Their investment focuses on offering tailor-made solutions for every entrpreneurial challenge. They understand the mid-market entrpreneur as well as his needs and seize them in a creative and constructive way.
MB

Michael Bönisch

MD Hong Kong

Thomas Bühler

Managing Partner

Gernot Eisinger

Managing Partner

KF

Karsten Fischer

Associate

MF

Maximilian Fleck

Investment Manager

RG

Robert Greitl

Wp / Stb (Of Counsel)

MH

Michael Hildisch

Partner

Jochen Klemmer

Senior Partner

MM

Marcel Maier

Investment Manager

JM

Jochen Martin

Partner

KR

Kai Roolf

Partner

BS

Berthold Schmidt-Förger

Partner

TS

Torsten Schneider

Investment Director

MS

Marc Schuster

Associate

JS

Janine Schäfer

Associate

Philipp Schülin

Senior Partner

ET

Elias Tuerk

Investment Director

Bv

Burkhard von Wangenheim

Partner

17 past transactions

MIDOCO GmbH

Acquisition in 2016
Midoco is a privately held company that provides software to the travel industry. The company has been developing a cloud-based mid-platform / ERP system for the travel industry for more than 10 years.

Alfmeier Präzision SE

Private Equity Round in 2012
Alfmeier Präzision SE manufactures and sells precision systems and components to the automotive, medical technology, and other industries in Germany and internationally. The company provides valves, actuators, pumps, and controllers; and fluid systems used in fuel supply, servo assistance, flap control, crank case ventilation, and thermal management applications. It also offers seating comfort products, including lumbar support products, side bolster adjustments, and multi-contour seats; and dynamic seat comfort systems, such as massage systems in vehicle seats. The company was formerly known as Alfmeier Präzision Aktiengesellschaft. Alfmeier Präzision SE is based in Treuchtlingen, Germany. Alfmeier Präzision SE is a subsidiary of Gebhardt Holding GmbH.

Goertz

Private Equity Round in 2014
Görtz, founded in Hamburg in 1875, has developed from a classic retailer to a successful multi-channel provider and sees itself as the European market leader in the quality segment for shoes and accessories. Görtz sells its collections with more than 3,200 employees in more than 160 branches in Germany and Austria as well as its own fast-growing online shop.

Schlote GmbH & Co. KG

Private Equity Round in 2016
Schlote is a supplier to the automotive industry with focus on high precision machining of metal parts. The family-owned business with headquarters in Harsum near Hanover specialises in mechanical processing of engine, transmission and chassis components with own production facilities in Germany, the Czech Republic and China.

Copytrend

Acquisition in 2014
Copytrend AG Bern offers plot, scan, and digital printing services. The company provides computer-aided design (CAD), graphic plotting, reprographic, and scanning services. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Bern, Switzerland.

Empolis

Private Equity Round in 2015
Empolis develops big data business intelligence and analytics software. The company's software quickly analyze huge amounts of data as well as processes all relevant information needed for business processes regardless of source, format, user, location or device by using artificial intelligence technology, enabling corporations as well as governmental institutions to create, manage and process precise and relevant information.

Listan GmbH

Acquisition in 2020
Listan GmbH is a provider of high-performance computer components targeted at performance gamers and computer enthusiasts.

Caseking

Acquisition in 2010
Caseking distributes computer hardware and accessories. Caseking offers products in the categories, including personal computers (PC), PC components, cases and moddings, aircooling products, monitors, peripherals, notebooks and tablets, cables and adapters.

evitria AG

Venture Round in 2018
evitria AG engages in the research and development of protein design and expression products. It offers carbon hydrogen oxygen (CHO) based antibodies for protein design, transient gene expression, and stable cell lines. The company also offers a protein expression platform which allows fast production of gram quantities of protein in HEK293 and CHO cells and helps in adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentivirus-mediated gene transfer. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Schlieren, Switzerland.
Schlotterer rollcom.de GmbH & Co. KG manufactures aluminum and plastic roller shutters. It offers exterior blinds, sun and insect protection systems, and garage doors/roller doors in Europe. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Bodelshausen, Germany. As of October 4, 2016, Schlotterer rollcom.de GmbH & Co. KG operates as a subsidiary of Hormann KG Verkaufsgesellschaft.

THONET GmbH

Acquisition in 2013
THONET is one of the best known European Furniture manufacturers in the upper luxury sector with almost 200 years old company tradition.

La Cellula Lab S.r.l.

Acquisition in 2016
La Cellula Lab S.r.l. provides corporate and in-store design, tradeshows and exhibitions, and POS and visual merchandising solutions. The company also provides architecture and interactive electronic solutions, and video and sound production services. It serves watch-making, jewelry, fashion accessories, and food and beverage industries worldwide. La Cellula Lab S.r.l. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Turin, Italy.

ORWO Net

Private Equity Round in 2011
ORWO Net is a photography service provider. ORWO Net has been based in Bitterfeld-Wolfen since 1909. Over their more than 100 year history. ORWO Net GmbH operates independently at the central headquarters in Germany. Using market-leading manufacturing technologies, more than 300 employees at the site in Saxony-Anhalt produce photo calendars, photo books, digital and analogue photo prints, posters, maps and numerous innovative printed products for the gift and decor sector.

Kappa Optronics

Acquisition in 2016
Kappa makes cameras designed to be used in extreme environments. It supplies the aviation, defence and automotive industries, among others, with 360 degree view, underwater, and x-ray cameras.

d&b audiotechnik GmbH

Acquisition in 2007
d&b audiotechnik GmbH researches, develops, and manufactures loudspeaker systems for speech and music reproduction, and sound reinforcement in public places. It offers loudspeakers, amplifiers, and networking and integration products; mounting/rigging, network, transport, and wiring accessories; remote control and monitoring software; and others. The company’s products are used in community, culture, faith, industry, life, live installation, live rental, and sport applications. In addition, it assists in the purchase of its products by businesses and other organizations. The company markets, sells, and distributes its products through a network of distributors and partners in Germany and internationally. d&b audiotechnik GmbH was founded in 1981 and is based in Backnang, Germany with additional offices worldwide.

All4Golf

Private Equity Round in 2019
All4Golf is a sporting goods company.

Liftket

Acquisition in 2016
Liftket electric chain hoists are designed, produced and maintained by a team of highly motivated and innovative engineers.