Our year 2022 in a nutshell
After a good start into 2023 we would like to take the opportunity to review our key achievements in 2022. The past year has been particularly successful for our organization in various ways:
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII invests in Market Research and Analytics specialist Marktest
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau VII has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Marktest (“Marktest”, “Group”). The Group is a leading tech-enabled market research and analytics solutions specialist with relevant international presence. Completion of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions that are expected to be fulfiled until 31 January 2023.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseGerman market entry for the GarLa Group
We are pleased to inform you that the GarLa Group has reached another important milestone this year: With the acquisition of Bietigheimer Gartengestaltung GmbH, the first acquisition in Germany, the group of companies can successfully continue its growth course and now achieves a total output of over EUR 70 million with more than 330 employees.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in Dr. NIEDERMAIER PHARMA Group
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Dr. Niedermaier Pharma Group (“Dr. NIEDERMAIER”), a leading producer and supplier of organic nutritional supplements and natural cosmetics with headquarters in Hohenbrunn near Munich (DE) and in Appenzell (CH).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in DATALOGUE
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in DATALOGUE Group ("DATALOGUE"), a leading full-service data analytics provider headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII invests in IT specialist EinzelNet
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has completed its first platform investment for Ufenau VII by acquiring a majority stake in EinzelNet. The company is a leading full-service provider of Datacenter & Cloud, Digital Workplace and Data Analytics solutions.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau receives the „DACH Deal of the Year“ Award
We are pleased to announce that Ufenau Capital Partners was awarded the "DACH Deal of the Year" 2021 for the exit of the Swiss IT Security Group. Ufenau was able to prevail against very well-known, established and also globally active competitors.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseSuccessful Closing of Ufenau Continuation III at €563 million
We are pleased to announce the closing of Ufenau Continuation III (“UC III”), with a fund size of €563 million formed to acquire interests in Corius Gruppe and Altano Gruppe – two strongly performing investments acquired by Ufenau V in 2017 – and to provide additional capital and time to continue their successful buy-&-build strategy implemented to date.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseAnother Milestone for GarLa Group
we are delighted to announce, that the GarLa Group has reached an important milestone this year: Through a further acquisition, the group can realise a significant growth in total performance of over 200% with the partnership of Enz Group AG and now generates over CHF 40 million in sales with over 220 employees.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII closes at hard cap of EUR 1 billion
We are pleased to announce the first and final closing of our latest fund, Ufenau VII at its hard cap of €1.0 billion. The fund was swiftly closed at the hard cap, following strong demand from global investors despite the pandemic. The hard cap was reached in under three months from the formal launch of the fundraising.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseAnother Milestone for Kanalservice Group
we are delighted to announce that KSG has reached an important milestone at the start of this year: With the last three new add-ons, namely Böhmer and Braunen at the end of 2021 and THVM Group in February 2022, the group now generates over EUR 100 million in sales with over 650 employees.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseGrupo SASTI enters the pest control market in Spain and Portugal
We are delighted to announce that Grupo SASTI has incorporated two new partners, Athisa and Ezsa. With the two acquisitions Grupo SASTI will be among the top 3 players in the pest control market in Spain and Portugal employing over 400 employees.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in aTmos Group
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in aTmos Group (“aTmos”), a leading integrated full-service provider for complex energy-efficient refurbishments of building envelopes of commercial and industrial properties with headquarters in Riedstadt, Germany.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseA significant Milestone for X1F
We are pleased to announce that X1F has reached a significant milestone this year: With the two new additions of ADWEKO AND COMPIRICUS, the group now generates over EUR 100m in sales with over 720 employees.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseControil and Alfus Iris join Forces
We are delighted to announce that the group that invested in Alfus Iris, a leading provider of infrastructure relevant hygiene solutions in Spain, has completed its first add-on acquisition, by acquiring a majority stake in Controil.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau distinguished as „Best German, Austrian & Swiss Buyout Fund 2021
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau was awarded the prestigious Gold Award as best buyout fund in the D/A/CH region by Private Equity Exchange & Awards.
⤓ Download Press Releasenorisk and Strichpunkt join MYTY
we are delighted to announce that digital agency group MYTY has acquired majority stakes in two new agencies in July 2021 – the award-winning design agency Strichpunkt and e-commerce specialist norisk.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in hygiene solutions specialist Alfus Iris
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has completed its second investment in Spain, by acquiring a majority stake in Alfus Iris, a leading provider of industrial and sanitation hygiene solutions based in Bizkaia.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau announces sale of Swiss IT Security Group to Triton
We are very pleased to announce that Ufenau V German Asset Light, SLP, a fund exclusively advised by Ufenau Capital Partners (“Ufenau”) has signed an agreement to sell its majority shareholding in Swiss IT Security Group (“SITS”), a leading one-stop-shop for IT security services in the D/A/CH Region and Benelux to Triton Fund V advised by Triton (“Triton”).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseESG Update
For the past 10 years, we have been focusing on majority investments in "asset light" service companies in the D/A/CH region and neighbouring countries. Thereby, people are always the most important success factor of our investments and our company.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseThe merger of IKOR and matrix creates X1F Group
Under the holding of X1F "ex uno fonte" equivalent to "from a single source", IKOR, technology consultancy and platform integrator, and matrix technology, IT consulting and managed service provider, are expanding their complementary portfolios.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in the refrigeration specialist R&M in Spain
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has performed its first investment in Spain, by acquiring a majority stake in "Diseño y Mantenimiento de Plantas Frigoríficas, S.L." ("R&M"), a leading provider of integral industrial refrigeration solutions based in Valencia, previously known as APR.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseDigital Agency Group MYTY emerges
we are pleased to announce that Ufenau has laid through the acquisition of digital agency INTEGR8 based in Berlin one year ago the basis for the digital agency network MYTY.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in MAC
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in MAC IT-Solutions GmbH ("MAC"), a leading IT solutions provider based in Flensburg.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau named as „Most Consistent Top Performing Fund Manager“ in Europe
We are delighted to announce, that by Preqin, one of the most renowned providers of data analytics of alternative markets, has ranked Ufenau among the top 3 „Most Consistent Top Performing Europe-Focused Private Equity Fund Managers.“ In the buyout sector Ufenau even tops the ranking.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseSwiss IT Security – Market Leader through Buy-&-Build
The Swiss IT Security Group (¨SITS¨) is developing and growing rapidly also in times of Covid-19. SITS focuses on IT-Security and is active in Switzerland as well as in Germany. With a clearly defined Buy and Build strategy the Group was able to execute 13 add-on acquisition over the past 3 years. In the meantime, SITS became one of the leading and most renowned providers of IT-Security services.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU INVESTS IN MATRIX
We are delighted to inform you that, despite the current difficult situation due to the corona pandemic, Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in the Munich-based IT Services and Consulting firm matrix technology AG.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES IKOR
Despite the current difficult market situation due to the corona pandemic, we are delighted to announce that Ufenau has invested in IKOR, located in Hamburg, Germany.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU GOES DIGITAL AND INVESTS IN INTEGR8
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has invested in INTEGR8 media GmbH located in Berlin (Germany).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU NAMED MOST CONSISTENTLY TOP PERFORMING BUYOUT FUND MANAGER
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Capital Partners was named as one of the most reliable buyout fund managers on a global scale with all three of its predecessor funds posting top-quartile performance, according to data provider Preqin.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU FORMS GARLA GROUP WITHIN GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING MARKET
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau successfully invested in Erni Gartenbau und Planung AG (“Erni”) located in the canton of Thurgau (Switzerland).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU INVESTS IN HANSEATIC POWER SERVICE GROUP
We are delighted to announce that within the first quarter, Ufenau successfully acquired a majority stake in Hanseatic Power Service Group (“HPS”).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU VI CLOSES AT HARD CAP OF EUR 560 MIO.
We are pleased to report that the success story of Ufenau Capital Partners continues with the first and final closing of its new fund Ufenau VI German Asset Light with a total size (including parallel funds) of EUR 560 million.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU INVESTS IN THE AUDIO, VIDEO AND BROADCAST MARKET
At the start of the new year, we are delighted to announce, that Ufenau successfully invested in Dr. W.A. Günther (Switzerland), Audio XL (Belgium), and Audio Pro Heilbronn Elektroakustik (Germany).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseFAIR DAMAGE CONTROL ACQUIRES REPAIR CONCEPTS GROUP
We are pleased to announce that Fair Damage Control Holding ("FDC") has acquired Repair Concepts.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseLAVATIO EMERGES…
We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired Kruppert Group via the newly founded platform company Lavatio GmbH.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseSWISS IT SECURITY CONTINUES ITS GROWTH
We are pleased to announce that Swiss IT Security AG has acquired ExpertCircle GmbH.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseKANALSERVICE HOLDING ACQUIRES KARO
We are pleased to announce that Kanalservice Holding (“KSH”) has acquired KARO Kanalreinigung AG.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseINTELLIGENT REPAIR SOLUTIONS – MARKET LEADER VIA BUY-&-BUILD
Intelligent Repair Solutions Group (¨IRS¨) is developing and growing. IRS Group is expanding its market-leading position. Since our last update in May 2017, we were able to acquire eleven add-on companies in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseSWISS IT SECURITY JOINS FORCES WITH ALPHABIT
We are pleased to announce that Swiss IT Security AG has joined forces with alphaBit GmbH.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseKANALSERVICE HOLDING ACQUIRES JESCHKE UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH
At the beginning of the new year, we are pleased to announce that Kanalservice Gruppe has successfully acquired Jeschke Umwelttechnik GmbH.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseALTANO – PARTNERSHIP WITH EQUINE CLINIC GROSSWALLSTADT
We are delighted to announce, that Ufenau portfolio company Altano Gruppe GmbH ("Altano ") has acquired Equine Clinic Grosswallstadt (“Pferdeklinik Grosswallstadt”) and therewith expands its geographical footprint in Germany.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES EXECURE VIA SWISS IT SECURITY
We are delighted to announce, that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in execure via its platform company Swiss IT Security AG.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseALTANO – PARTNERSHIP WITH PFERDEKLINIK KIRCHHEIM
We are delighted to announce, that Ufenau V German Asset Light’s portfolio company Altano Gruppe GmbH joined forces with the Equine Klinik in Kirchheim and therewith expands its geographical footprint in the southern part of Germany.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseSUCCESSFUL DIVESTMENT OF NRW BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
We are very pleased to announce that Ufenau Capital Partners ("Ufenau") has sold its majority shareholding in NRW Building Technology Holding GmbH ("NRW") to funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital ("Bregal").
⤓ Download Press ReleaseACQUISITION OF ALTANO
We are delighted to announce, that Ufenau successfully acquired Altano Gruppe GmbH ("Altano") in close collaboration with the existing owner and together with Herzog von Croy and Mr Andreas Jacobs.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseINTELLIGENT REPAIR SOLUTIONS – MARKET LEADER VIA BUY-&-BUILD
We are pleased to inform you about the positive development of Intelligent Repair Solutions.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseTEAM PROMOTION AND TWO ADD-ON ACQUISITIONS
We are pleased to inform you about the positive development of Ufenau Capital Partners, in particular the promotions within the team as well as two further add-on acquisitions of our portfolio company NRW Building Technology.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseACQUISITION OF DERMACLIN AND BEST GERMAN, AUSTRIAN AND SWISS LBO FUND
After an intensive and very successful year 2016 with 15 acquisitions and 1 divestment, we are delighted to announce, that Ufenau successfully acquired the DermaClin Holding AG (“DermaClin”) and was awarded as best German, Austrian and Swiss LBO Fund in 2016.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU INVESTS IN MÖKAH
At the end of a very successful year, we are delighted to announce, that Ufenau successfully invested in MÖKAH in close collaboration with the owners of the company.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseTWO ADD-ON ACQUISITIONS FOR FAIR DAMAGE CONTROL
Ufenau Capital Partners is pleased to announce two add-on acquisitions for Fair Damage Control Holding (“FDC”). FDC acquired the two German-based companies E.Via Schadenmanagement and FTS Preischel to strengthen its footprint in the area of claim management and handling for insurance companies.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU V HITS EUR 227 MILLION HARD CAP
We are pleased to announce that the fund Ufenau V German Asset Light, advised by Ufenau Capital Partners, recently held its final closing at the hard cap of EUR 227 million.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseACQUISITION OF THE DOKTORHUUS HOLDING
After the very successful 6 months in 2016, with 7 add-on acquisitions for the portfolio companies NRW Building Technology, Trans Europa Express and Intelligent Repair Solutions, we are delighted to announce, that Ufenau successfully acquired its 6th platform company, Doktorhuus Holding AG (“Doktorhuus”).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseTHREE ADD-ONS FOR THE PORTFOLIO OF UFENAU CAPITAL PARTNERS
2016 is still progressing very successfully for Ufenau Capital Partners and our portfolio companies: Three successful add-on acquisitions to further strengthen NRW Building Technology and the Roth Group.
⤓ Download Press ReleasePIERRE.DK BECOMES PART OF INTELLIGENT REPAIR SOLUTIONS GROUP
After a very successful beginning to 2016 for Intelligent Repair Solutions Group, our automotive smart repair group, with the acquisition of Frank Gerardy GmbH, we are now happy to announce its fourth and largest acquisition to date. pierre.dk is a leading painting specialist for passenger cars and has over 200 employees primarily in Denmark but also in Germany and Sweden. The company prepares and varnishes used cars for car dealers and body shops at 40 sites.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseTHREE ADD-ONS FOR THE PORTFOLIO OF UFENAU CAPITAL PARNTERS
The year 2016 started off very successfully for our portfolio companies: Two of them already accomplished three add-on acquisitions. Trans Europa Express Group (TEX) acquired a majority stake in RDP Services B.V. RDP, headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), is a leading school for training of railway personnel. In addition, Intelligent Repair Solutions (IRSH) acquired a majority stake in Frank Gerardy GmbH and MS Car Care. Gerardy is a leading provider for car body repairs in the region of Koblenz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) for passenger cars, trucks and campervans. MS Car Care offers car reconditioning services in Berlin, Leipzig and Nuremberg and serves large BMW and VW car dealers.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU IS RENAMED UFENAU CAPITAL PARTNERS
We are pleased to announce the change of name of our company. As from today we will operate under the name of Ufenau Capital Partners AG. The funds we advise are renamed Ufenau II, III & IV German Asset Light. Our rebranding is driven by the proliferation of the brand name Constellation in Europe and in America. Our new name provides us with distinctive branding, avoiding the possibility of name confusion whilst at the same time maintaining the Swiss roots of our business.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseROTH GROUP ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN ISSA SA
Pfaeffikon, November 2015 – We are pleased to announce that Roth Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, has acquired a majority stake in Switzerland-based ISSA SA. With sites in Fribourg and Jura, ISSA has around 50 employees and is the leading provider of fire protection and technical insulation services in Western Switzerland. The company has grown continually in recent years and earned a solid reputation.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES FAIRCHECK SCHADENSERVICE
Pfaeffikon, October 2015 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in faircheck Schadenservice Deutschland. Susanna Martin and Hubertus Marx founded faircheck in 2006 in Korschenbroich (Germany). The company is a leading provider of claim management and handling services for property insurances. The business model is highly digitalized and standardized. faircheck lives and breathes efficient processes.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseNRW BUILDING TECHNOLOGY HOLDING ACQUIRES EBERL GMBH
Pfaeffikon, October 2015 – We are pleased to announce that NRW Building Technology Holding (NRW), a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, has acquired Austrian based Eberl GmbH. In a succession situation, the owner decided to divest his lifework to NRW. The regional leading company headquartered in Mayrhofen (Tyrol) is specialized in the niche segment of planning, construction and maintenance of professional spa- and wellness facilities. The company provides its services to hotels and HNWI in the Alpine region.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseROTH GROUP ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN AEBISOL AG
Pfaeffikon, September 2015 – We are pleased to announce that Roth Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, has acquired a majority stake in Switzerland-based Aebisol AG. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Aebisol has 20 employees and is the leading provider of fire protection and technical insulation (heating, ventilation, cooling and sanitation) services in the Eastern part of Switzerland.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseREHMS GROUP ACQUIRES DL-TECHNIK GMBH
Pfaeffikon, June 2015 – We are pleased to announce that Rehms, a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, has acquired a majority stake in Germany based DL-Technik GmbH. In a succession situation the two owners decided to divest the majority of their shares to the Rehms Group. The regional leading company headquartered in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia) has 55 employees and is specialized in the planning, design as well as the execution of projects in the field of heating, ventilation, cooling and sanitation installations.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES TRANS EUROPA EXPRESS
Pfaeffikon, April 2015 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Trans Europa Express Holding AG (“TEX”, formerly HSM Group), working closely with its shareholders and management team. TEX Group was founded in 1997 and has since grown to the leading provider of Train Operating Services in Western Europe. The company has developed an excellent reputation as a reliable service provider for the railway sector and employs 900 people. Among TEX`s customers are all major private and national passenger and rail cargo operators. TEX Group operates in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU IV HITS EUR 120 MILLION HARD CAP
In November 2014 Ufenau, a small-cap buyout specialist with a distinctive Buy-&Build investment strategy focused on services companies in the DACH region, closed Ufenau IV at its hard cap of EUR 120 million. Besides commitments from returning investors which included the entrepreneurs that form part of Ufenau’s Industry Partner network, Constellation was pleased to have received commitments from several high quality international investors from France, Germany, Switzerland, the US and Asia. They include fund-of-funds, family offices, universities, foundations, endowments and a state pension fund.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU SUCCESSFULLY ACQUIRES REHMS GMBH
Pfaeffikon, November 2014 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Rehms GmbH in the course of a succession process. Rehms was founded 75 years ago and grew to a regional champion located in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). The company has an outstanding reputation as a reliable business partner and is since its foundation a family owned business employing over 250 employees. The company is predominantly active in the field of heating, ventilation, cooling and sanitation installation as well as measurement & control systems. Rehms serves a broad customer mix including prime contractors, construction businesses, architects as well as a large pool of private clients.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU SUCCESSFULLY EXITS EDUCATION GROUP IBIS
Pfäffikon (Switzerland), October 2014 – We are pleased to inform you about the successful exit of the IBIS Education Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, to Frankfurt based private equity house Quadriga Capital. IBIS was founded in 1981 and is the leading privately held training and education provider for adults, young people and school graduates as well as people with migration background in Austria and Germany. With revenues of approximately EUR 70 Mio. and network of more than 80 branches, the company offers specialized trainings to more than 50’000 participants per year.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES DENT WIZARD
Pfaeffikon, September 2014 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Dent Wizard, based in Rellingen, Germany jointly with the company’s management. Dent Wizard International Corporation was already founded in 1983 in USA. In Germany, the current market leader in SMART Repair* is active since 1997 and mainly serves large insurance companies who cover the costs for their customers as well as more than 5.200 car dealers.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES ROTH
Pfäffikon, August 2014 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Roth Brandschutz. Founded 1958 in Gerlafingen (Switzerland), the company is the leading provider of fire protection and insulation services in Switzerland with approximately 200 employees and revenues of CHF 40 million.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUFENAU ACQUIRES DOUTEIL SMART REPAIR
Pfaeffikon, July 2014 – We are pleased to announce that Ufenau has acquired a majority stake in Douteil Smart Repair. Founded in 1995 and based in North-Rhine Westphalia (Germany), Douteil is a leading provider of paintless dent
⤓ Download Press ReleaseIBIS ACAM GROUP ACQUIRES STEPIN GMBH
Pfäffikon, February 2014 – We are pleased to announce that ibis acam, a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau, has acquired a majority stake in German based Stepin GmbH. Due to the succession planning the owners decided to sell „Student Travel & Education Programs International“ (Stepin) to ibis acam group. Founded in 1999, Stepin is a leading provider of exchange programs in Germany to worldwide destinations. The company specializes in organizing high school programmes for young people as well as Work, Travel stays abroad and Au Pair programs.
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