EMH Partners

EMH Partners is a Munich-based private equity investment firm established in 2016, specializing in growth investments in technology businesses. The firm is committed to partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams, leveraging its extensive industry expertise and entrepreneurial heritage to foster business growth. With over €1.5 billion in committed capital, EMH Partners focuses on creating long-term value by providing strategic capital and collaborating closely with its portfolio companies to realize a shared vision for success.

Andre Bickel

Investment Professional

Philipp Englisch

Investment Manager

Lorenz Essing

Investment Professional

Vitali Harwardt

CFO and Managing Director

Niclas Huck

Investment Manager

Nicolas Höhne

Investment Manager

Daniel Hübner

Principal

Simon Joha

Principal

Simon Joha

Principal

Maximilian Kuss

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Fabian Lang

Investment Manager

Fenna Mueller

Investment Professional

Mario Sabljo

Principal

Tim Schleifenheimer

Investment Professional

Jens Zuber

Partner

13 past transactions

Stonebranch

Private Equity Round in 2024
Stonebranch, Inc. is a software development company specializing in modern workload automation solutions for various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, with additional offices in Europe and Canada, Stonebranch offers a suite of products designed to enhance business process automation. Key offerings include the Universal Automation Center, which automates business processes and manages file transfers; the Universal Controller for design and compliance; the Universal Agent that modernizes legacy scheduling; and the Universal Data Mover for integrated data management. The company also provides a range of services such as professional training, education packages, and competitive replacements. By enabling organizations to streamline their IT operations and increase decision-making efficiency, Stonebranch aims to deliver significant returns on automation investments, serving a global clientele that includes large institutions across multiple sectors.

Basalte

Private Equity Round in 2022
Basalte is a company focused on advanced interior design and home technology solutions. It specializes in creating innovative products that enhance the comfort and functionality of living spaces. The company offers a range of items, including home controls, music systems, and iPad mounts, all designed to provide clients with intuitive and elegant solutions for integrating technology into their homes. By prioritizing user experience and aesthetic appeal, Basalte aims to create environments where individuals can truly feel at home.

Acrolinx

Private Equity Round in 2022
Acrolinx GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for enterprise content creation. Founded in 2002, Acrolinx develops a platform that evaluates text against corporate standards, including terminology, spelling, grammar, style, and tone of voice, as well as optimizing for search engines. The company's flagship product, Acrolinx 5.0, leverages advanced linguistic analytics to ensure that content aligns with brand guidelines, enhancing its quality and performance. Acrolinx serves a diverse range of sectors, including software and IT, aerospace, healthcare, and automotive, with notable clients such as Adobe, Boeing, Google, and Siemens. Additionally, Acrolinx collaborates with partners like IBM and Microsoft to further enhance its offerings. The company emerged as a spin-off from DFKI, a leading research institute in artificial intelligence.

Smarketer

Private Equity Round in 2022
Smarketer is a prominent certified full-service AdWords agency based in Berlin, specializing in providing comprehensive multi-lingual consulting services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2011 by David Gabriel, the company focuses on data-driven search engine advertising across various platforms, including Google Search, Shopping, Display Network, Mobile, Remarketing, YouTube, GSP, and App Marketing. With a team of 45 employees, Smarketer is dedicated to delivering tailored support and high-quality service, employing a performance-based compensation model and offering short-term contracts. Their commitment to excellence has earned them accolades such as the Google Grand Slam 2014 competition and the Silver Cup at the Google Grand Prix 2015, underscoring their expertise in enhancing client sales and customer engagement at competitive costs.

Cleverbridge

Acquisition in 2021
Cleverbridge is a provider of e-commerce and subscription management solutions designed for monetizing digital goods, online services, and SaaS offerings. Based in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Taipei, the company offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines recurring billing, enhances customer experience, and ensures global compliance and payment capabilities. By utilizing Cleverbridge's technology and services, both B2C and B2B clients can effectively acquire customers, improve retention, and expand their revenue in international markets. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative solutions, including recognition as a finalist in various industry awards for its business applications and subscription management solutions. Additionally, Cleverbridge has been acknowledged for its workplace culture, being named among the best employers in the tech industry.

Avantgarde

Acquisition in 2019
Avantgarde, founded in Munich in 1985, is a global communications agency specializing in experiential marketing. With over 4,000 employees across 16 locations worldwide, the company offers a diverse range of marketing services, including publicity stunts, consulting, data analytics, brand-building, and online advertising. Avantgarde is dedicated to helping businesses enhance their brand presence and accelerate growth through innovative marketing strategies. As an owner-managed agency, it maintains a focus on delivering impactful experiences that resonate with audiences.

Liganova

Private Equity Round in 2019
Liganova GmbH, founded in 1995 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in advertising services that encompass retail architecture, visual marketing, and brand communication. The company is dedicated to serving the fashion, lifestyle, automotive, and luxury goods industries, providing solutions that enhance brand presence through point-of-sale campaigns, experience solutions, and creative strategy consulting. Liganova also organizes exhibitions to promote brands in temporary locations, effectively transforming commercial spaces into engaging digital experience channels. By supporting renowned global brands in their retail marketing efforts, Liganova aims to create impactful customer interactions and elevate brand experiences.

Brainlab

Private Equity Round in 2018
Brainlab is a manufacturer of advanced image-guided surgery and radiotherapy products aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. The company focuses on developing innovative software solutions that improve physicians' capabilities, leading to more standardized and cost-effective patient care. Brainlab's offerings center around information-guided surgery and precision radiation therapy, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals. By prioritizing minimally invasive therapies and cancer treatment, Brainlab aims to provide healthcare facilities with access to advanced treatment options that yield better patient outcomes while minimizing invasiveness.

Design Offices

Private Equity Round in 2018
Design Offices GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing flexible office and conference space for businesses. The company operates over twenty locations across nine German cities, offering a variety of private and shared work environments designed to foster collaboration and creativity. By creating adaptable spaces that reflect the evolving nature of work, Design Offices aims to enhance productivity and support the diverse needs of modern employers and employees. Their approach focuses on facilitating interactions and ideas, helping clients optimize their capabilities and achieve success in agile work settings.

Native Instruments

Private Equity Round in 2017
Native Instruments GmbH is a prominent manufacturer of hardware and software for computer-based audio production and DJing, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Shenzhen, and London. Established in 1996, the company provides a comprehensive range of products, including all-in-one DJ systems, controllers, and modular sound design software such as REAKTOR and KONTAKT. Their offerings cater to a diverse audience, from professional studios to hobby musicians, aiming to make music creation more inclusive and accessible. Native Instruments is recognized for its innovative solutions that empower creators across various styles and genres, fostering vibrant creative communities and consistently pushing technological boundaries in the music industry. The company's products are available through resellers, distribution partners, and online sales, solidifying its presence both in Germany and internationally.

Occhio

Private Equity Round in 2017
Occhio is a designer and manufacturer of innovative lighting systems based in Munich, Germany. The company is known for its unique approach to lighting, combining exceptional design, functionality, and quality. Occhio focuses on creating multi-functional lighting solutions that utilize advanced LED technologies, allowing customers to customize their projects with options for both halogen and LED lights. This commitment to universal design helps individuals shape the lightscapes of their personal spaces, enhancing their environments with tailored lighting experiences.

Kiveda

Venture Round in 2016
Kiveda is the leading multichannel platform for fully fitted kitchens in Germany. Following a highly digitalised-approach, Kiveda is the innovation-leader within its industry.

HomeToGo

Seed Round in 2014
HomeToGo, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates as a global vacation rental search engine. It offers users a comprehensive platform to find, compare, and book accommodations worldwide, catering to diverse travel needs such as family vacations, day trips, or romantic getaways. The company partners with major providers like Airbnb, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, aggregating millions of offers from various types of properties, including apartments, cabins, hotels, and unique listings. HomeToGo employs over 350 people and serves customers through 23 local apps and websites across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
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