BIP

BIP Investment Partners S.A. is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Luxembourg, specializing in growth capital and buyouts. Established in 2000, the firm focuses on investing in the development and expansion stages of companies, particularly in sectors such as telecommunications, media, technology, healthcare, and consumer services. BIP targets investments in Luxembourg and the surrounding Grande Region, which includes parts of Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. The firm typically invests between €10 million and €25 million, aiming to take either minority or majority stakes and often seeks board representation in its portfolio companies. BIP plans to exit its investments within five to seven years through various means, including public offerings or sales. Additionally, the firm offers both equity and debt financing options, including ordinary shares and convertible bonds.

Aline Bapst

Investment Manager

Sebastian Brose

Investment Director

Olivier Cangardel

Investment Manager

Estelle Fornallaz

Partner

Viviane Graffe

Chief Financial and Administration Officer and Partner

Constantin Hildebrandt

Investment Manager

Bruno Lambert

Board of Director

Philippe Niessen

Investment Manager

Natalia Sutugina

Partner

Katrin Wehr-Seiter

Chief Executive Officer, Partner & Investment Committee

Past deals in Luxembourg

Simpleshow

Venture Round in 2017
Simpleshow is a leading platform specializing in digital products and services focused on explainer videos. The company aims to simplify modern communication, enabling users to clarify complex topics effectively. Its SaaS solution, the simpleshow video maker, utilizes artificial intelligence to assist users in creating professional explainer videos with ease. This innovative tool is backed by extensive experience in video and eLearning production, available in over 50 languages. Simpleshow has established a strong presence with offices in several major cities worldwide, including Berlin, Luxembourg, London, Zurich, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company is recognized by large international organizations as a reliable partner for delivering clear and concise explanations.

KeyDrive

Venture Round in 2012
KeyDrive S.A. operates as a holding company and through its subsidiaries offers, domain registration, monetization, and aftermarket services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. As of August 2, 2018, KeyDrive S.A. operates as a subsidiary of CentralNic Group Plc.

EuroDNS

Private Equity Round in 2008
EuroDNS is one of the market leaders in the domain name industry. We offer an easy domain name registration process, an intuitive and multilingual interface, over 800 domain extensions and a range of reliable products and services to help companies and individuals maximise their online presence.

IQ-EQ

Acquisition in 2002
IQ-EQ, a leading Investor Service group employing 2,450+ people across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of our clients. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients.IQ-EQ was a leading multi-jurisdictional provider of financial services in Europe and beyond.In March 2019, SGG rebranded alongside First Names Group, Augentius, Iyer Practice.