AUCTUS V

AUCTUS V is a private equity fund managed by AUCTUS Capital Partners, a Munich-based firm established in 2001. The firm specializes in mid-market investments across various sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, industrial services, business services, transport, and technology, primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. AUCTUS Capital Partners focuses on acquiring majority interests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in situations involving succession or corporate spin-offs. The firm employs roll-up and buy-and-build strategies to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, partnering closely with management teams to drive sales and earnings growth. With over 80 transactions completed since its inception, AUCTUS has positioned itself as a leading player in the German-speaking SME sector, known as "Mittelstand," emphasizing sustainable growth in its investment approach.

Marvin Aurnhammer

Investment Associate

Christoph Blanke

Chief Financial Officer & Partner

Florian Buddemeier

Director

Christopher Gauglitz

Director

Nicolas Himmelmann

Partner

Robert Knorrek

Director

Oliver Koethe

Investment Manager

Ingo Krocke

CEO

Matthias Krämer

Analyst, Private Equity

Thomas Lott-Stroe

Principal

Daniel Meuthen

Partner

Benjamin Seifert

Investment Director

Christoph Stockbrügger

Investment Professional

Christoph Stockbügger

Investment Associate

Peer Weder

Investment Professional

Sven Wittmaack

Investment Professional

16 past transactions

ELPLAN

Acquisition in 2021
ELPLAN is an engineering company for electrical engineering and supply technology. we develop innovative and integral TGA solutions for our customers. With our currently 68 employees, we specialize in planning all building technology systems and accompanying them during implementation, which convinces through sustainability and economic efficiency.

Mirabelle-Care

Acquisition in 2020
Mirabelle-Care is a nursing home operator.

Landbäckerei summer

Acquisition in 2020
Landbäckerei Sommer GmbH owns and operates a chain of bakery shops. The company offers products, such as bread, buns, tarts, rolls, pastries, cakes, confectionery goods, drinks, and snack food. It supplies its products through its branches located in individual urban and rural locations as well as in the prepayment area of ??supermarkets. Landbäckerei Sommer GmbH was founded in 1927 and is based in Eslohe-Bremke, Germany with additional branches across the Hochsauerland district. Germany.

Pro Engineering

Acquisition in 2020
Pro Engineering is a neutral electrical engineering office.

BlinkLane Consulting

Acquisition in 2020
BlinkLane Consulting B.V., a consulting firm, offers organizational transformation, strategy execution, agile transformation, and corporate innovation services. It focuses on the areas, such as strategic flow, scaling agile, continuous innovation, and reinventing HR. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

QuinScape

Acquisition in 2019
QuinScape GmbH is an innovative IT service partners, the software solutions developed with the aim to simplify business processes.

Pimcore

Series A in 2018
Pimcore makes it fast and easy to manage product information. It can integrate, consolidate, and manage any type and any amount of digital data. Provide the data to any channel such as commerce, mobile apps, print, digital signage. Its open-source license enables organizations of any size and in any industry to stay in full control of technology. Pimcore is used by more than 80,000 companies in 56 countries and is recognized Gartner 'Cool Vendor' 2018.

GS Star GmbH

Acquisition in 2018
The GS Star GbmH operates Hotels in the 2-3 star range under the brands Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8 and ANA Art Hotels in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. Overall, 16 hotels are owned and further 40 hotels are administrated.

Gustoso Group

Acquisition in 2017
The Gustoso Group is a multi-brand food service organization based in Munich, Germany, known for its rapid growth and diverse restaurant offerings. Its portfolio includes Cotidiano, an all-day dining establishment that emphasizes breakfast, coffee specialties, and light meals, and Sushi.wrap, a quick-service restaurant featuring sushi variations and healthy fast food designed for high-traffic locations. The Gustoso Group focuses on organic growth of its existing brands, while also monitoring and supporting emerging food service concepts. Additionally, the company pursues acquisitions as part of its succession planning strategy, positioning itself to broaden its market presence and enhance its operational capabilities.

Fernao

Acquisition in 2017
Fernao Networks specializes in connecting the expertise of various IT companies across multiple sectors, including IP networking, IT security, telecommunication systems, and carrier solutions. The company provides a range of cybersecurity services tailored for corporate networks, which encompass infrastructure support, data analytics, monitoring, and analysis. Additionally, Fernao offers cloud services, consulting, implementation, and managed services, ensuring that customers receive comprehensive support both on-site and remotely from their network operations center, available 24/7.

Italpresse Industrie

Acquisition in 2015
ITALPRESSE INDUSTRIE SpA manufactures machines and automatic work cells for high pressure die casting and gravity casting for light alloys. It offers its products for automotive, as well as other applications, such as radiators for household heating (global radiators), escalator steps, chassis and components for electronic devices, telecommunication components, household appliances, and electric motors. ITALPRESSE INDUSTRIE SpA was founded in 1969 and is based in Capriano del Colle, Italy with operations worldwide.

StrikoWestofen

Acquisition in 2013
The StrikoWestofen Group is a globally active manufacturer of thermal process technology for the light metal casting industry, providing solutions for pressure die-casting, gravity die-casting, sand casting, low-pressure die-casting and continuous casting. The focus is on made-to-measure one-stop solutions which shape and support the production processes in the foundries in a permanent and positive way. StrikoWestofen has offices as well as sales and service partners in the centres of the light metal casting industry in 25 countries, covering the continents of Europe, Asia and America.

Noventiz

Acquisition in 2011
Noventiz GmbH is a prominent German company specializing in waste management services, including recycling and disposal solutions for sales and transport packaging. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Cologne, the company provides comprehensive take-back and recycling systems tailored for producers and distributors. Noventiz also focuses on on-site waste management and offers customized solutions to optimize costs related to energy supply for its clients. The company serves various sectors, including food, e-commerce, and electrical appliances, and is recognized for its dual system in waste management, enhancing efficiency and compliance in recycling efforts.

Braun Powerful Solutions

Acquisition in 2008
Braun is a specialist and solutions provider in cable assembly and lighting for the automotive industry.

Entitec

Acquisition in 2007
Entitec AG provides IT consultancy services to statutory bodies and pension funds.

Career Partner

Acquisition in 2007
Career Partner Group (CPG) is a provider of private education and personnel development. CPG offers academic state-approved study programs, certified trainings, and innovative continuous education programs for experts and managers of all industries. CPG is one of the largest e-learning providers in Germany offering a multitude of courses, distance learning modules, company-specific solutions, and services in the field of digital learning.