Allianz Capital Partners

Allianz Capital Partners GmbH is the investment arm of Allianz SE, based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in London, New York, Luxembourg, and Singapore. The firm specializes in alternative investments, focusing on private equity, venture capital, turnaround and distressed debt funds, as well as infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Allianz Capital Partners invests primarily in established small and medium-sized companies, particularly in non-listed renewable energy firms, with a strong emphasis on wind farms and solar parks. The firm aims for long-term investments, often taking minority equity positions ranging from 20 to 50 percent, and seeks to actively support its portfolio companies through advisory board participation. With a preference for investing in North American private equity funds, Allianz Capital Partners typically allocates between €20 million and €350 million to its investments, aligning its strategy with the long-term liabilities of Allianz Group's insurance companies.

Christian Fingerle

Chief Investment Officer and Head of Infrastructure

Susanne Forsingdal

Head of the Americas Private Equity

Peter Gangsted

Director

12 past transactions

Fuella

Private Equity Round in 2023
Fuella is a developer focused on large-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia projects. The company aims to provide affordable renewable electricity by creating commercial-scale facilities that emphasize robust grid capacities and efficient transport routes. Fuella is committed to leveraging a scalable technology platform that enables the replication of its projects, allowing for cost-effective production and the potential to expand its operations in the future.

Cityscoot

Venture Round in 2020
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.

GasNet

Private Equity Round in 2019
GasNet is a regulated gas distribution network in the Czech Republic.

SFR

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

Acquisition in 2017
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

Acquisition in 2015
Autobahn Tank & Rast is the leading service provider on the German autobahn network, offering a wide range of amenities for travelers. The company operates a network of filling stations, service areas, restaurants, and hotels, providing essential services such as fuel, food, and accommodations. This comprehensive approach allows travelers to relax and recuperate during their journeys, enhancing their overall experience on the autobahn. By combining gastronomy, retail products, and lodging, Autobahn Tank & Rast ensures that the needs of road users are met efficiently and effectively.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

Scandlines

Private Equity Round in 2007
Scandlines, founded in 1998, is a prominent ferry operator in Europe, specializing in short-distance routes that connect Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. The company operates three main routes: Puttgarden-Rødby, Rostock-Gedser, and Helsingør-Helsingborg, providing frequent and reliable transportation services for both passengers and freight. With a focus on enhancing customer value, Scandlines offers a seamless travel experience aboard its ferries and in its BorderShops. In 2012, Scandlines transported 11.7 million passengers, along with 2.7 million cars and 0.8 million trucks, demonstrating its significant role in facilitating travel and trade between Scandinavia and Continental Europe.

Selecta Group

Acquisition in 2007
Selecta Group is a prominent vending and coffee services company headquartered in Switzerland, founded in 1957. With a turnover of approximately €714 million and a workforce of around 4,500 employees, Selecta operates in 21 countries across Europe. The company caters to the growing demand for food and beverage services outside the home, serving about 6 million consumers daily at 145,000 points of sale. Selecta focuses on enhancing the coffee experience in workplaces through an exclusive partnership with Starbucks and offers a variety of high-quality coffee blends, including its own miofino brand. Additionally, Selecta provides advanced coffee machines, supported by a dedicated service organization, ensuring high standards of service and product quality. The company's Swiss heritage underscores its commitment to service excellence and innovative solutions in the out-of-home food and beverage sector.

Hansen Transmissions International

Acquisition in 2004
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

Acquisition in 2002
Bartec is a manufacturer of safety technology products tailored for industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and mining. The company specializes in developing analyzers, analyzer systems, and seismic instrumentation, alongside a range of measurement systems for HVAC, humidity, vibration, and temperature. Additionally, Bartec produces human-machine interface devices, mobile computing systems, and barcode scanners. Its products are designed to enhance safety and efficiency, particularly in hazardous environments, by providing explosion-proof protected media components and systems that facilitate the control and connection of areas where hazardous substances are present. This focus enables clients in chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors to improve productivity and profitability while maintaining safety standards.
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