DPE Deutschland IV

DPE Deutschland IV is a buyout fund managed by DPE Deutsche Private Equity, established in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany. The fund focuses on providing growth capital to middle-market companies in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as commercial services, healthcare, information technology, and environmentally sustainable initiatives. With a target of making 30 investments, DPE Deutschland IV aims to support companies that exhibit long-term growth potential, committing equity investments ranging from €5 million to €50 million. DPE takes an active partnership approach, working closely with management teams to foster both organic and external growth over extended holding periods of 5 to 10 years or more.

Fabio Adjoudani

Investment Professional

Nils Bennemann

Partner

Volker Hichert

Managing Partner

Maximilian Hutter

Investment Professional

Christian Kasten

Operations Partner

Benjamin Kleidt

Operations Partner

Sergej Lehmann

Investment Director

Alexander Matzner

Operations Director

Aurelia Maurath

VP

Frank Müller Ph.D

Partner & Managing Director

Guido Prehn

Partner & Managing Director

Franz Reiffenstuel

Investment Director

Fabian Rücker

Partner

Andreas Schmid

Investment Director

Alexander Schwab

Investment Professional

Mark Suderow

Partner

Marc Thiery

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Daniel Wiechmann

VP Digital Operations

Michael Wiesmeier

Investment Professional

Felix Wolf

Investment Professional

22 past transactions

Centogene

Post in 2022
Centogene AG is a leading genetic biotechnology company based in Rostock, Germany, specializing in genetic and biochemical diagnostic testing for rare hereditary disorders. The company offers a range of services to support the medical community, including genetic counseling, newborn screening, and biomarker analysis for lysosomal storage disorders. Centogene has developed a comprehensive rare disease platform that integrates epidemiologic, phenotypic, and genetic data, along with a biobank of blood samples, to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, the company collaborates with pharmaceutical partners to provide services such as patient recruitment, epidemiological insights, and biomarker discovery. Its diagnostic services are accessible through healthcare providers, facilitating targeted genetic sequencing for patients with various genetic disorders. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Arab Emirates, Centogene aims to improve awareness and treatment options for patients with rare diseases globally.

Mehler Vario System

Acquisition in 2020
Mehler Vario System GmbH specializes in the development and manufacture of protective vests and ballistic protection systems for law enforcement, military, and special forces. The company’s product range includes ballistic vests, hard ballistics, and various specialized items such as shock absorbers, dog protection vests, hostage protection shields, and full-body protective suits. Additionally, it offers downloading bags, ballistic briefcases, flexible ballistic blankets, and multifunctional safety shields. Mehler Vario System distributes its products through a network of international sales partners across several countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia. Established in 1837, the company is headquartered in Fulda, Germany, and has operated as a subsidiary of Armira Partners GmbH & Co KG since August 2014.

valantic

Acquisition in 2019
valantic is your "high-end" consulting & solutions partner for digital transformation - from strategy to tangible realization. valantic creates software and digital process solutions that enable customers to achieve strategic advantages over their competitors. They master the central challenges of digitization with a uniquely flexible, elementary organizational structure and operational excellence. Their aim is to break through established patterns of thought. To this end, they combine technological competence with industry know-how. In this way, they want to achieve the No. 1 position in the market in the areas in which they are active.

VTU Group

Acquisition in 2018
VTU Group GmbH is a provider of engineering and consulting services specializing in the development and supply of processing plants for various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, metallurgy, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Grambach, Germany, the company offers a range of services such as conceptual design, basic engineering, project management, process simulation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). VTU Group also provides laboratory and pilot plant services, focusing on process development and advanced technologies like protein technology and ionic liquids. In addition, the company develops customized software solutions tailored to the power industry. With subsidiaries located in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, VTU Group delivers comprehensive engineering solutions that encompass 3D layouts, automation, and digitization, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Elatec RFID Systems

Private Equity Round in 2018
Elatec RFID Systems specializes in providing advanced RFID technology and software solutions for various applications, including secure access control, printing, single sign-on, fleet management, and ticketing. Their universal RFID readers enable user identification and facilitate safe access across diverse sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and retail. By integrating RFID and smartphone-based technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Communication (NFC), Elatec connects individuals with locations, products, and services. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to develop adaptable authentication solutions designed to meet both current and future requirements.

Air Alliance

Acquisition in 2018
Air Alliance GmbH, founded in 1993 and based in Burbach, Germany, specializes in a range of aviation services. The company provides maintenance, aircraft sales, and flight simulators, along with business and private jet charter flights and ambulance flight services. Air Alliance is recognized as an official service center for prominent aircraft manufacturers, including Pilatus, Diamond, and Gulfstream.

AWK Group

Acquisition in 2017
AWK Group offers IT consulting, system engineering and project management services. We design and optimise systems and processes, and support you from initial planning through to implementation.

Euro-Druckservice

Acquisition in 2017
Euro-Druckservice GmbH, established in 1992 and headquartered in Passau, Germany, specializes in web offset and sheetfed printing services across Central and Eastern Europe. The company produces a variety of printed materials, including advertising materials, magazines, journals, and books. Its service offerings encompass cold-set printing, direct mail, digital printing, and prepress solutions. With operations extending to Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania, Euro-Druckservice aims to meet diverse printing needs from a single source, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness for its clients.

Centogene

Series A in 2017
Centogene AG is a leading genetic biotechnology company based in Rostock, Germany, specializing in genetic and biochemical diagnostic testing for rare hereditary disorders. The company offers a range of services to support the medical community, including genetic counseling, newborn screening, and biomarker analysis for lysosomal storage disorders. Centogene has developed a comprehensive rare disease platform that integrates epidemiologic, phenotypic, and genetic data, along with a biobank of blood samples, to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, the company collaborates with pharmaceutical partners to provide services such as patient recruitment, epidemiological insights, and biomarker discovery. Its diagnostic services are accessible through healthcare providers, facilitating targeted genetic sequencing for patients with various genetic disorders. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Arab Emirates, Centogene aims to improve awareness and treatment options for patients with rare diseases globally.

Fischer Surface Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Fischer Surface Technologies is a privately held a manufacturer of galvanised components for the automotive industry. The company provide customers with all services required to produce electroplated plastic parts from a single source - from development and design support to production, finishing, and assembly.

Elatec RFID Systems

Acquisition in 2016
Elatec RFID Systems specializes in providing advanced RFID technology and software solutions for various applications, including secure access control, printing, single sign-on, fleet management, and ticketing. Their universal RFID readers enable user identification and facilitate safe access across diverse sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and retail. By integrating RFID and smartphone-based technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Communication (NFC), Elatec connects individuals with locations, products, and services. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to develop adaptable authentication solutions designed to meet both current and future requirements.

INTERSCHALT maritime systems

Acquisition in 2015
INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, the leading specialist software and related service provider to the maritime industry. The acquisition will complement Cargotec's strategic aim of being a leader in intelligent cargo handling. Software meets service - towards a new level of efficiency. That is how INTERSCHALT positions today. In future, the INTERSCHALT Software division becomes part of Navis, and the INTERSCHALT Service division becomes part of MacGregor's customer service Global Lifecycle Support.

Bücker & Essing

Acquisition in 2015
Bücker & Essing provides maintenance and repair services to natural gas, biogas and special gas engines. Solutions for complex problems require highly qualified staff. The management at BU Bücker & Essing motivates its staff to provide the highest quality services for our customers. The core skills of BÜCKER + ESSING are repairing engines and components as well as machining. In addition we convert engines and produce new engines for special applications. For the railway industry we offer revisions of engines and power packs as well as individual remanufacturing. Should spare parts for engines no longer be available on the market we can reproduce them. The new business activity, the butec® brand gas engines for liquid gas, natural gas and biogas, is extending our product range. We are collaborating with well-known international manufacturers in the gas engine field. Servicing engines is very important for us. We can also carry out almost any type of repair, including machining, "on site" directly on the equipment, as close to the customer as possible.

MT-Energie Service

Acquisition in 2015
MT-Energie Service is one of the leading service providers for biogas and biomethane plants. MT-Energie-Service previously belonged to MT-Energie GmbH, the manufacturer of complete biogas plants of all sizes and special biogas components, as well as innovative gas processing and feed-in technology for biomethane production. The service portfolio includes the intensive technical and biological support of the plants. Additional information: www.mt-energie.com

Terwa

Acquisition in 2015
Terwa is a manufacturing and trading with a strong position as a supplier for the construction and automotive sectors.

The ZIEGLER Group

Acquisition in 2014
The ZIEGLER Group specializes in logistics services and multimodal transport, offering solutions by air, sea, and road. Operating across various countries including France, Switzerland, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Poland, Greece, Tunisia, Morocco, South Africa, and China, the company leverages a robust network of exclusive agents to extend its reach globally. This network enables ZIEGLER to disseminate its expertise and services worldwide, ensuring comprehensive logistics support for its clients.

Webtrekk

Venture Round in 2014
Webtrekk GmbH develops customer intelligence platforms that enable businesses to connect, analyze, and activate user and marketing data across multiple devices. Established in 2003 and based in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices globally, Webtrekk offers software solutions encompassing analytics, machine learning, app analytics, marketing automation, and more. These tools provide online marketing managers with a comprehensive overview of marketing and acquisition efforts, allowing them to optimize spending and make informed decisions through data-driven insights. The platform supports real-time data analysis, facilitating immediate answers to ROI questions and enabling detailed visitor segmentation. Webtrekk serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, retail, and telecommunications, and counts notable clients such as Allianz, Siemens, and Bosch. Since 2019, Webtrekk has operated as a subsidiary of Mapp Digital US, LLC.

Zellbios

Acquisition in 2013
Zellbios manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharmaceutical markets worldwide. It offers generic active pharmaceutical ingredients, small molecule actives, advanced intermediates, commercial APIs, and amino acids; and custom synthesis and finished dosage form development services. The company also provides services for formulation development; and compiles required regulatory documents for the originator and generic pharmaceutical industry.

SLM Solutions Group AG

Private Equity Round in 2013
SLM Solutions Group AG is a provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology. SLM Solutions focuses on the development, assembly and sale of machines and integrated system solutions in the field of selective laser melting. SLM Solutions currently employs over 310 members of staff in Germany, the USA, Singapore, Russia and China. The products are utilised worldwide by customers in particular from the aerospace, energy, healthcare and automotive industries.

First Sensor

Private Equity Round in 2011
First Sensor is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of sensor systems. In the growth market of sensor systems, First Sensor develops and produces customer-specific solutions for the ever-increasing number of applications in the industrial, medical, and mobility target markets. Their goal here is to identify, meet and solve the challenges of the future with their innovative sensor solutions early on.

Westfalia-Automotive

Acquisition in 2011
Westfalia-Automotive is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of towbars, wiring kits and carrier systems for cars and light utility vehicles with an international presence. In total, more than 1,700 different towbar types for almost all vehicle brands are developed and produced. The company has approximately 900 employees.

Presence Online

Series B in 2001
Aptrix is a company that was acquired by IBM in 2003.