capiton

Capiton is a proprietary financial investor, which participates in management buyouts and expansion financing for larger medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The roots of the capiton range back to the end of the 70s. Capiton is run by ten partners. The capiton II investment program (€ 186 million) was fully invested in the period 2003 to 2006. The successor program capiton III (€ 250 million) took further new investments on until the end of 2009. Between 2010 and early 2014, the new fund capiton IV (€ 350 million) was available for new investments. Capiton completed the final closing of its fund capiton V in February 2015 with reaching the "hard cap" of € 440 million. Preference is given to high-yield companies with sales between 50 and 500 million euros.
JB

Johannes Bayer

Investment Manager

RB

Roumyana Boshnakova

Investment Director

TB

Thomas Brake

Investment Manager

Andreas Denkmann

Partner

FF

Fritjof Franz

Partner

DG

Daniel Genin

Associate

AG

Alexander Graat

Investment Director

Manuel Hertweck

Managing Partner

Christoph Karbenk

Partner

AK

Andreas Kogler

Managing Partner

AK

Alexander Kretzer

Investment Controlling Manager, Partner

JL

Jonathan Lerman

Associate

AM

Alexander Marxen

Investment Director

LN

Lukas Neske

Associate

SP

Sönke Papenhausen

Director

Roumyana Schnettler

Partner

Christoph Spors

Partner

MS

Mara Stock

Investment Director

Gerwin Theiler

CFO, Partner

ST

Stefan Theis

Senior Partner

FW

Frank-Markus Winkler

Partner

Frank Winkler

Managing Partner

AZ

Alexander Zamora

Partner

21 past transactions

Hamm Reno Group

Acquisition in 2016
Hamm Reno Group retails and distributes shoes. Hamm Reno Group engages in specialized and system trading operations.

Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH

Private Equity Round in 2013
Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH manufactures and supplies extrusion blow molding machinery. It offers consumer packaging, industrial packaging, automotive, specialty, and used extrusion blow molding machinery. The company also provides product development, pilot, line engineering, training, retrofit, remote maintenance, and preventive maintenance services, as well as spare parts and accessories. It offers its products through sales partners in Germany and internationally. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Bonn, Germany. It has locations in Germany, the United States, China, China, Italy, Russia, India, and Mexico. As of February 22, 2018, Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Plastech Beteiligungs GmbH.
TRIOPTICS Gmbh Optische Instrumente is the largest spectrum of optical measurement technology and supply test systems for R&D and Production for every manufacturing step in optics: From a system for refractive index measurement, via various lens test systems with an autocollimator as measurement head, up to MTF test systems and camera module testers, we can supply the appropriate optical measurement system for every process step. TRIOPTICS has successfully applied its competence in optical measurement technology to develop and market different systems for the active alignment and assembly of lenses and camera modules. This is the key for automated production systems which result in a combination of both: aligning and measuring.

ISPIN

Acquisition in 2018
ISPINis a Swiss cyber security service provider.

Raith GmbH

Acquisition in 2016
Raith is a precision technology solution provider for nanofabrication, electron beam lithography, focused ion beam fabrication, nanoengineering and reverse engineering applications. Customers include universities and other organizations involved in various fields of nanotechnology research and materials science – as well as industrial and medium-sized enterprises that use nanotechnology for specific product applications or produce compound semiconductors. The company works as close as possible with customers in the most important global markets through subsidiaries in the Netherlands, the USA and in Asia and through an extensive partner and service network. In February 2013, Raith joined forces with Vistec Gaussian Beam Lithography, another leading electron beam lithography equipment manufacturer with more than 45 years of experience. With this extension of the product portfolio, customers are able to select from a comprehensive range of nanofabrication systems and services. Raith was Founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany.

Wundex

Acquisition in 2021
Wundex is a home care provider for patients with chronic wounds. It offers individual advice and support on all aspects of wound care, pressure relief, enteral nutrition, ostomy care, and drainage incontinence care. The company's qualified wound managers provide home care services that enable faster and more effective wound treatment and significantly reduce the workload of general care providers and physicians, backed by an integrated digital platform.

GPE Group

Acquisition in 2019
GPE Group, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures plastic, silicone, metal and sheet metal system parts for medical, pharmaceuticals, safety engineering, aviation, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods industries. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Neumünster, Germany.
Euro Vital Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development, production, and marketing of health care products for private label brands. It offers self medication, health, wellbeing, body care, and body protection products; non-prescription drugs, medical devices, food supplements, functional food, cosmetics, and biocides; various pharmaceutical forms, including liquids, liquid vitamins in sticks or ampoules, semi-solids, pellets, solids, ointments, creams, tablets, capsules, and granules; and nutritional supplements and skin care products. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. Euro Vital Pharma GmbH & Co. KG is a former subsidiary of Aenova Group GmbH.

Axxence Slovakia

Acquisition in 2021
Axxence Slovakia is the manufacturing subsidiary of Axxence Aromatic GmbH founded in 2006 as LiAxx Biotech. Three years later Slovakian company Monoprix (Bratislava) was acquired, a well-known manufacturer of a range of NATURAL AROMA INGREDIENTS by biotechnical approach. In 2012 the factory amidst the green fields in Eastern Slovakia (Plavnica) was refurbished and expanded. One year later the new dedicated production facility in Bratislava was commissioned. By strategic investments in R&D and new manufacturing processes, we constantly strive to expand our product portfolio. Over the years Axxence has maintained its focus: research, development and production of selected natural aroma ingredients for the Flavour & Fragrance compounding industry worldwide.

LAP Laser

Acquisition in 2015
LAP Laser is a developer and producer of laser-based projection and measuring systems for medical and industrial applications.

KD Pharma Group

Acquisition in 2013
Omega-3s are one of the most clinically researched ingredients included in more than 20,000 published papers. The numerous benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids make it an essential supplement for people around the world. The KD Pharma Group specializes in creating custom products that address the multi-faceted needs of the global marketplace. The KD Pharma Group employs a staff of industry leading scientists using superior technology, as well as cutting edge research and development. This, combined with global support and unparalleled customer service, makes the KD Pharma Group, The Omega-3 Solution Experts.

MAGIX AG

Acquisition in 2018
MAGIX Software GmbH develops and retails multimedia software solutions. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

nora systems GmbH

Acquisition in 2007
Nora systems is a supplier of high-quality resilient floor coverings made of rubber.

svt Holding GmbH

Private Equity Round in 2008
svt Holding GmbH designs and manufactures fire protection products and systems to customers in Germany and internationally.

Engelmann Sensor GmbH

Private Equity Round in 2014
Engelmann Sensor GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes electronic heat meters, water meters, and metering components for residential applications.

Walter Services

Private Equity Round in 2008
walter services is the first service provider to offer telephone consultation and take orders for potential customers of advertising shows on RTL.

AEMtec

Acquisition in 2018
AEMtec stands for innovative microtechnology in niche markets where strong engineering expertise and high-precision assembly are required for optical and electronic multi-chip modules (MCMs).

Poli-Tape

Private Equity Round in 2011
Poli-Tape innovative manufacturer of high-quality textile transfer films, digital printing media, sign making vinyls, laminating films and pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes with a strong focus on advertising and display lettering.

Zytoservice

Acquisition in 2008
Zytoservice is a manufacturer of patient-specific parenteral infusion fluids. Zytoservice mainly supplies infusion solutions to pharmacies, hospitals and oncology departments for outpatient treatment.

RTS Elektronik Systeme

Private Equity Round in 2009
RTS Elektronik Systeme GmbH engages in the repair, technical service, and refurbishment of electronic-hardware. It offers warehouse management services, such as carton and pallet racking services; and RMA management services, including inspection and testing, managing of field returns, managing of OEM, handling of good and defect part stocks, Rebox and storage, and technical screening verification services.

Schur Flexibles Group

Acquisition in 2011
Schur Flexibles is one of Europe's most important full-line suppliers focusing on production and distribution of high-barrier flexible packaging for the food, tobacco, and healthcare industries. Most of these flexibles are sold in converted shape as bags and pouches.