Allianz Capital Partners
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH is an investment arm of Allianz SE, based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in London, New York, Luxembourg, and Singapore. The firm specializes in fund of fund investments, focusing on private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, and infrastructure, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Allianz Capital Partners aims to invest in established small to medium-sized companies, favoring non-listed firms involved in wind and solar projects. The investment strategy includes minority equity and debt financing in Europe, with equity shareholdings typically ranging from 20% to 50%. The firm seeks to allocate between €20 million and €350 million in its portfolio companies and prefers to participate in advisory boards of the funds it invests in. With a long-term investment horizon, Allianz Capital Partners aligns its alternative investment strategies with the long-term liabilities of Allianz's insurance companies, thereby enhancing the overall investment portfolio.
Cityscoot SAS is a provider of self-service electric scooter rentals based in Paris, France, with operations extending to Nice, Milan, and Rome. Established in 2014, the company began its service in June 2016 with a fleet of 150 free-floating electric scooters in Paris, which has since expanded to 5,000 scooters across its operational cities. Users can locate available scooters via a mobile application, book them for free for the first 10 minutes, and unlock them using a four-digit code. Cityscoot differentiates itself by developing its own software and hardware technology, as well as maintaining its fleet with dedicated employees who use electric utility trucks for upkeep. The service also includes comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure a safe rental experience.
Private Equity Round in 2019
GasNet is a regulated gas distribution network in the Czech Republic.
Private Equity Round in 2019
SFR operates as a mobile telecommunications operator in France. The company offers mobile telephony services on post paid basis, and prepaid basis through phone cards; mobile multimedia services, such as music, television, video, and games; and data transmission services for residential, professional, and corporate customers. It also operates in the fixed-line telecommunication sector, including voice, data transmission, and broadband Internet access. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Paris, France. SFR operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi.
GNDB
Private Equity Round in 2017
GNDB operates as a natural gas distribution company. The company manages a c. 53,000km distribution network that delivers natural gas to over 5.3 million connection points in approximately 1,100 municipalities in Spain.
Affinity Water Limited is a water supply company based in the United Kingdom, serving over 3.6 million people across an extensive area of approximately 4,515 square kilometers. The company delivers an average of 900 million liters of water daily through a network of 16,500 kilometers of mains pipes, covering regions including Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Surrey, as well as parts of London. Affinity Water was incorporated in 1990 and was previously known as Veolia Water Central Limited before rebranding in October 2012. The company is headquartered in Hatfield and is committed to providing clean water while promoting sustainable practices and improved well-being for its customers.
Autobahn Tank & Rast is the leading service provider on the German autobahn network, operating a comprehensive range of facilities designed to serve travelers. The company manages a network of filling stations, service areas, restaurants, and hotels, providing essential services such as gastronomy, retail products, and accommodations. This extensive infrastructure allows travelers to refuel, dine, and rest, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience during their journeys on the autobahn.
Calient provides high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching for software-defined networks and data centers. Its optical circuit switching technology is used by service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government networks. This offers businesses with adaptive photonic switching systems that enable dynamic optical layer optimization in software-defined networks and data centers. The company’s 3D-MEMS switches enable dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation of high-performance test, compute, and network resources in data centers, optical transport networks, and DevOps test automation facilities.
Calient Technologies was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.
Private Equity Round in 2007
Scandlines was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest ferry operators in Europe. On three short distance routes between Denmark, Germany and Sweden with high frequency and large capacity, we provide efficient and reliable transportation services to both passengers and freight customers. The main focus of all Scandlines’ activities is creating value for our customers on board our ferries as well as in our BorderShops. In 2012, we transported 11.7 million passengers, 2.7 million cars and 0.8 million trucks on our routes Puttgarden-Rødby, Rostock-Gedser and Helsingør-Helsingborg.
Selecta Group B.V. is a self-service retail and coffee services company based in Steinhausen, Switzerland, specializing in vending solutions across Europe. Founded in 1957, Selecta operates in 21 countries, serving various sectors including workplaces, education, healthcare, and transportation. The company provides a diverse range of products through its vending machines, such as premium coffee, hot and cold beverages, snacks, and meals, catering to the growing demand for convenient food and beverage options. Selecta places a strong emphasis on enhancing the coffee experience through partnerships with brands like Starbucks and offers its own high-quality coffee blends under the miofino brand. With approximately 475,000 points of sale, Selecta serves around 10 million consumers daily, supported by its professional service organization that maintains the vending machines.
Hansen Transmissions is a Belgian manufacturer and distributor based in Kontich, specializing in gearboxes for wind turbines and various industrial applications. The company produces durable gear drives designed for multi-megawatt wind turbines, ensuring reliability and efficiency in energy generation. Hansen Transmissions focuses on delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the needs of the industrial sector, reinforcing its position in the market for advanced gearbox technology.
Bartec develops and manufactures safety technology products primarily for the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and mining industries. The company provides a wide range of products, including analyzers, seismic instrumentation, HVAC and cooling systems, and various measurement systems for humidity, vibration, and temperature. Additionally, Bartec offers human-machine interface devices, mobile computing systems, and explosion-proof communication systems designed to enhance safety in hazardous environments. The company also supplies electrical equipment, including control panels, switchgears, and motors, along with training and maintenance services. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, Bartec operates production facilities across several countries, including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and distributes its products globally through a network of sales units and international partners.
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