VR Equitypartner GmbH is a private equity firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, specializing in direct and mezzanine investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly established family businesses. Founded in 1970 and restructured in 2012, the firm focuses on growth capital transactions, management buyouts, and corporate succession, primarily within the German-speaking region of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. VR Equitypartner aims to provide tailored financing solutions that align with the strategic needs of its portfolio companies, often investing in firms with annual revenues of at least €10 million. The firm typically invests between €1.5 million and €20 million in equity, seeking both minority and majority stakes, and may take positions on the supervisory or advisory boards of these companies. With a commitment to sustainable corporate development, VR Equitypartner prioritizes long-term relationships and strategic partnerships over short-term exits, often exiting investments via buybacks or trade sales within five to eight years.
aku.automation GmbH is a specialist in the design, production, and distribution of optical inspection systems for industrial automation. Founded in 2007 and based in Germany, the company provides a range of services related to industrial image processing, focusing on quality assurance and process control across various industries, including automotive, e-mobility, consumer goods, food and beverages, and electronics. Their offerings encompass advanced illumination methods, deep learning technologies, laser triangulation, and a variety of camera systems. In addition to their products, which include lenses, cameras, and illuminations, aku.automation also provides maintenance and support services to enhance clients' industrial management and optimize their processes. The company has grown from a local high-tech forge into a global player in the machine vision sector.
Bookwire GmbH provides services, software, and personal support for the distribution and marketing of publishers’ digital products and digital content. The company offers Bookwire OS, which includes dashboard homepage, digital asset management, statistics, reporting, quality assurance, user management, and integration features. The company provides services through its platform that include production support in strategy consulting, conversion, data upload, and quality control; distribution services, which include worldwide distribution, direct to consumer, print on demand, eBooks, and audiobooks; marketing services, such as shop marketing, consulting, target groups, and marketing tools; and analytics services. Bookwire GmbH was founded in 2009 and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Signon is an IT service provider specializing in mobility, infrastructure and digitalization. SIGNON Austria stands for software development and consultation in the field of business-critical systems with a passion for technology.
Auto-Pflege-Zentrum
Acquisition in 2018
Auto-Pflege-Zentrum is the nationwide provider of vehicle preparation services.
Groneweg Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, founded in 1978 and based in Greven, Germany, specializes in the manufacture and sale of frozen and air-dried food products. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs, vegetables, spices, and fruits, catering to diverse culinary needs. With decades of experience in the food industry, Groneweg Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH has established itself as a key player in providing high-quality food products.
Kälte Eckert GmbH specializes in the supply and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, catering to various sectors including food technology, system catering, hotels, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company focuses on providing commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly practices. Kälte Eckert offers tailored services that encompass special plant construction for large kitchens and industrial refrigeration, alongside the installation and maintenance of air-conditioning systems. Their approach includes comprehensive support, from initial consultation and planning to the implementation and servicing of the systems, ensuring a complete solution for their clients' cooling needs.
Sauer BAU & Projektentwicklung GmbH offers civil engineering and demolition services. The company also offers refurbishment of pollutants (especially asbestos), disposal, recycling, earthworks, and utilization of land for new buildings and project development.
NCTE AG (www.ncte.de) develops, manufactures and sells sensor systems based on the magnetoelastic operating principle for non-contact torque and force measurement for industrial use. In addition to standardized sensors for test bench and test applications, the focus of the product portfolio is on highly integrated specific customer applications. The largest and most successful product portfolio we offer in the field of e-bike drives.
Grundig Business Systems GmbH specializes in manufacturing dictation and speech recognition systems. The company offers a range of products, including digital dictation devices, mobile devices, PC microphones, transcription stations, and comprehensive packages, as well as analogue dictation devices and various accessories such as accumulators, docking stations, and headphones. Additionally, Grundig provides DigtaSoft, a dictation and speech processing software, along with DigtaSoft Voice, which focuses on speech recognition. The company is involved in project management and offers individual consultation services for transitioning from analogue to digital dictation. Grundig Business Systems serves diverse sectors, including healthcare, legal, and public administration, and markets its products through a network of dealers both in Germany and internationally. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Bayreuth, Germany.
Ostertag Solutions operates as a communications and information technology provider. Ostertag Solutions provides professional IT and telecommunications services to our clients. We also represent the ITK product portfolio of the most important manufacturers.
schwa-medico is a leading provider of equipment for non-medicinal pain therapy, medical aids and muscle stimulation (the "Medical") and in transformer (the "Industrial Technology").
TRACOE medical GmbH, established in 1972 and based in Nieder-Olm, Germany, specializes in the production of tracheostomy and laryngectomy products. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including long-term and postoperative tracheostomy tubes, speaking valves, artificial noses, and occlusion devices tailored for various tracheostomy applications. Additionally, TRACOE provides precision medical products for cuff pressure management, voice prostheses, stoma buttons, adhesive carriers, and heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) designed for laryngectomized patients. Their offerings also include accessories for product care, cleaning, and maintenance, as well as expert sets for percutaneous dilation tracheostomy. TRACOE medical's tracheostomy tubes are designed for both inpatient use and rehabilitation, addressing the communication needs of patients, including neonates and children. Through its subsidiary, the company also supplies artificial ventilation products.
N3K Informatik is a global systems integrator that provides information technology services focused on network management. The company specializes in key areas such as IP Address Management, Active Directory management, and Privileged Access Management. N3K offers comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle, including needs analysis, design, project planning, implementation, and training. With extensive technical expertise, N3K ensures ongoing maintenance and provides 24/7 global support services to a diverse multinational clientele.
Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH is a manufacturer specializing in engineered fabrics, technical nonwovens, and composites for various industrial markets. Founded in 1980 and based in Mildenau, Germany, the company produces spunlaced and needlepunched nonwoven roll goods, catering to sectors such as filtration, protective clothing, medical, automotive, and construction. Norafin is recognized for its innovative approach, being a pioneer in spun lace production in Europe, and it also operates a needlepunch production line. Its products are designed for applications that include protective barriers, fire blockers, ballistics, sound absorption, and filtration solutions, offering customers durable, environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials.
Dilax Intelcom develops, manufactures and distributes software and hardware systems for the measurement of passenger numbers and passengers. The systems are used, for example, in public transport, on railway stations, airports or in sports stadia.
Weisshaar Gruppe
Acquisition in 2014
Weisshaar specialises in high-performance plastic injection parts used in the automotive and furniture industries.
European Convenience Food GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Garrel, Germany, specializes in the production and sale of frozen food products aimed at both the retail and out-of-home markets. The company's offerings include a variety of items such as roulades, vegetarian products, pig and poultry-based meats, sausages, meatballs, dumplings, and filetfingers. These products are primarily distributed through wholesale and cash-and-carry channels, targeting large-scale consumers like canteens and hotels. With an additional office in Borken, Germany, European Convenience Food GmbH focuses on meeting the demands of a growing market for convenient food solutions.
Wingert Foods is a leading supplier of ready-to-serve ready meals in trays and cups based in Cuxhaven.
Kuhn Made-to-measure KG
Acquisition in 2013
Kuhn Maßkonfektion KG, based in Schneeberg (Odenwald), has stood for high-quality fashion made to measure for 65 years. In addition to suits and costumes, the product range for the currently around 100,000 customers also includes tailored shirts and blouses as well as accessories.
Duo Plast AG is a manufacturer and supplier of packaging films based in Lauterbach, Germany, with an additional plant in Sünna and sales offices in Austria and Turkey. Founded in 1983, the company specializes in various types of films, including stretch films for pallet wrapping, silage wraps for agricultural use, and barrier films for food and health product packaging. Duo Plast serves multiple industries, including beverages, food, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, providing products that enhance strength and stretchability. In addition to film production, the company distributes packaging equipment such as wrapping machines and shrink systems, and offers services including assembly, maintenance, and film testing for cargo security. Duo Plast operates both domestically in Germany and internationally.
HÖR Technologie GmbH provides custom-made solutions in the area of engine and gear technology for automobiles. Its products include Camshafts, Gearboxes, Gearwheels, Differential Locks, Aluminium Castings, and Chassis Parts.
vohtec Qualitätssicherung GmbH provides non-destructive material testing services. vohtec Qualitätssicherung GmbH was formerly known as vohtec Rissprüfung GmbH. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Aalen, Germany. As of July 2, 2018, vohtec Qualitätssicherung GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Element Materials Technology Group Limited.
The GHM Group is a good example of how SMEs are helping to shape the digitization of the economy. The specialist for measuring and control technology processes the business fields of industrial sensors and electronics, environmental measuring technology, mobile measuring devices as well as data acquisition and transmission.
Geiger-Notes AG: Calendars, sticky notes, notebooks and print advertising media in first-class quality with top service. Print Präsent publishing house for advertising media GmbH and began in 1987 with the production of advertising materials. In accordance with the constantly expanding business model, renamed Geiger Kalender GmbH in 1989 and Geiger AG in 1999. In 2014, the merger with Notes GmbH & Co. KG into Geiger-Notes AG took place.
VELOX GmbH (Hamburg) is a leading European distributor of raw material specialties. At the same time, the company acts as an important and exclusive interface between the manufacturers and their customers.
Mr. Wash Autoservice AG offers car care services in Germany. It offers car washing, interior cleaning, and oil change services, as well as operates gas stations. The company was founded in 1964 and is based in Essen, Germany.
Ismet AG is a manufacturer of low-voltage transformers, chokes and electrical components. The focus is on customer-specific developments, one-off production and small series based on unique engineering expertise and highly efficient manufacturing locations.
Goldeck confectionery GmbH operates as a chocolate confectionery. The Company offers whole milk, caramel, white, and bitter chocolate candies and bars. Goldeck Suesswaren serves customers in Germany.
KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik GmbH has specialized in the production and development of foldable large containers and large load carriers as well as pallets and carrier systems made of plastic.
Becker Marine Systems GmbH offers automated material handling systems. Its systems are used for provisions and luggage handling on ferries, mega yachts, cruise vessels, inland navigation, and automated floating warehouses, as well as for provisions and ammunition handling for aircraft carriers and auxiliary ships. Becker Marine Systems GmbH was founded in 1946 and is based in Hamburg, Germany with an additional office in China.
TKW GmbH & Co. KG is a niche supplier of technical plastic injection molding and multi-material components in the safety-related areas of the automotive supply industry.
böhm Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Private Equity Round in 2008
böhm Kunststofftechnik GmbH develops and produces customer specific injection molded plastic packaging solutions for cosmetics, chemical, cleaning, janitorial, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets in Europe and internationally.
UTT Technische Textilien GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1850 and based in Krumbach, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of technical textiles. The company produces a variety of fabrics, including those designed for airbags, mobile applications, parachutes, nylon ribbons, lightweight materials, peel ply, and warps. UTT Technische Textilien also offers research and development services to support the creation of specialized textiles. As of February 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of PHP Fibers GmbH and is recognized as a key manufacturer of specialized fabrics for niche markets in Europe.
MK Metallfolien GmbH, founded in 1999 and based in Hagen, Germany, specializes in the production of high-quality foils and superfoils made from various materials, including steel, nickel, and titanium. The company's product range includes foils for catalytic converters, perforated foils, and brazing foils, alongside offering contract manufacturing services. MK Metallfolien GmbH also provides packaging and logistics solutions, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, clean technology, power generation, metal forming, chemicals, electrical engineering, medical technology, and aerospace. The company is committed to developing tailored and sustainable solutions for its clients.
melvo GmbH manufactures and supplies shoe care products and comfort articles in Germany. It offers creams, lotions, liquids, waxes, and sprays; and washing agents for sportswear, cleaning shampoos for sports shoes, fabric waterproofing for application in washing machines, and insoles for children’s shoes. The company’s products are also used for leather goods and textiles.
digades GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of electronic components and systems, catering to both the automotive sector and other industries. In the automotive field, the company produces control units for seat and heating functions, fuel pump electronics, and multimedia infotainment systems, among other solutions. Additionally, digades provides low-energy radio modules and auxiliary heating control systems. Beyond automotive applications, the company offers home automation products, temperature control systems, and signal requesting equipment for municipalities and public infrastructure. With a focus on efficiency and flexibility, digades also delivers electronic manufacturing and design services, supporting clients in wireless data transmission and Bluetooth technology for hands-free devices.
ProxiVision GmbH is a manufacturer, supplier and service provider for high-grade electro-optical components and detector systems, especially for - low-light and short-gating (nanoseconds) intensified cameras - image intensifiers - detectors for x-rays, UV, visible light, NIR, particles Roots of ProxiVision GmbH go back to the know-how and production facilities of Proxitronic Detector Systems GmbH, formerly Proxitronic Funk GmbH & Co. KG, which was originally founded in 1978 as a management buy-out from Bosch TV manufacturing plant. At that time that company was located in Darmstadt and the main product was the PROXIFIER®, a proximity focused diode-type image intensifier. In 1984 Proxitronic Funk GmbH & Co. KG moved to Bensheim, which is up to now the location of ProxiVision GmbH.
Breitenfeld AG manufactures and distributes steel products. It offers tempered steel, heat resistant construction steel, ball-bearing steel, case-hardened steel, tool steel, and high-speed steel products; austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic stainless steel; specialty steels for particular applications and customers’ specifications; and other steel products.
Vectron Systems AG manufactures, sells, and installs point of sale (POS) systems and communication software for the networking of branch shops worldwide.
Hornschuch is a provider of premium films and artificial leather surface solutions used for a wide range of applications including home interiors and decoration, vehicle interiors, seats and flooring.
Janz IT AG conceives, develops, and manufactures electronic assemblies and industrial computer systems. Janz IT AG offers embedded computer systems, industrial PCs, industrial communication products, and couplers and I/O modules; software; and custom design for industrial computer systems.
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