Ufenau Expands Presence with New Miami Office
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Miami, marking a major milestone in our strategic expansion into the US market. This move establishes our first presence outside of Europe, enabling us to support our existing portfolio companies with further international expansion from Europe to the US, whilst also partnering with local US entrepreneurs to scale their service companies through our Systematic Buy-&-Build approach.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau Wins “Fundraise of the Year: Over EUR 2bn” Award
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Capital Partners won “Fundraise of the Year: Over EUR 2bn” at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026 for the successful, oversubscribed one-and-done closing of its fund, Ufenau VIII Asset Light, SLP (“Ufenau VIII”), at the hard cap of EUR 2.12bn in less than four months.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau 2025 Year in Review
As we enter 2026, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of 2025 and share key highlights from another productive year at Ufenau.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VIII partners with Express Solicitors
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau VIII Asset Light, SLP has invested in Express Solicitors. Express Solicitors is a UK-based Top 100 law firm, specialising in claimant representation for personal injury cases, offering an integrated service proposition to clients including legal advisory, medical reporting and after-the-event insurance.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII invests in KWKR
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Asset Light VII, SLP has invested in KWKR Konieczny Wierzbicki I Partnerzy S.K.A. KWKR is a leading legal advisory firm based in Cracow, Poland.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VI announces successful sale of CVS Group in Spain
We are pleased to announce that Ufenau VI German Asset Light, SLP, a fund exclusively advised by Ufenau Capital Partners AG has successfully exited CVS Ibérica De Instalaciones Y Mantenimientos S.L., a leading specialist in technical maintenance and critical installation of refrigeration and infrastructure protection services, to Eiffage Energía S.L.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII invests in Provance Education
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau VII has completed its latest investment through the launch of Provance Education (“Provance”, the “Group”), a platform specialized in both online and in-person vocational training, formed through the integration of three leading academies in public competitive exams’ preparation in Spain.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VIII closes at hard cap of EUR 2.12 billion
We are proud to announce the successful first and final close of our latest fund, Ufenau VIII Asset Light SLP at its hard cap of EUR 2.12 billion in total commitments. The fund was oversubscribed and closed in four months, reflecting strong support from both existing and new investors around the globe.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau partners with PKF WMS
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau VII has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with PKF WMS. PKF WMS is a leading regional full-service provider for tax, audit, legal and complementary financial advisory services.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau VII invests in Sagardoy Abogados, Sagardoy Legal & Expat, and Carrillo Asesores
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau VII has invested in Sagardoy Abogados, Sagardoy Legal & Expat, and Carrillo Asesores, and has founded Asenza Global Partners in alliance with their professional partners (“Asenza”, “Group”). The Group is now a leading advisory firm among the top 20 law firms in Spain, comprising three of the most renowned brands in the sector.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau Highlights 2024
2024 has been another remarkable year for Ufenau Capital Partners, and we truly appreciate your ongoing trust, support, and partnership!
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau Honored with Special Distinction Award as Best DACH LBO Fund
We are delighted to share that Ufenau Capital Partners has been honored with a Special Distinction Award as the “Best German, Austrian & Swiss LBO Fund 2024” by the Private Equity Exchange organization.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in Romijnders Service
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Fund VII has acquired Romijnders Service, a leading Dutch HVAC and electrical installation service provider, headquartered in Wijchen, the Netherlands.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau promotes Richard Lustig to Partner
Since joining Ufenau Capital Partners in 2018, he has been actively involved in over 20 transactions. Throughout his career, he has gained over 15 years of experience in both industry and private equity - including Healthcare and IT / Tech-Enabled Services.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau's Mid-Year Review 2024
We’re pleased to report that the 1st half of 2024 picked up where it ended in 2023, with our team and portfolio companies maintaining a high level of activity and continuing to create value for all Ufenau stakeholders.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in IPP Group
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Fund VII has acquired IPP Group (“IPP”), a leading engineering service provider for infrastructure and energy projects, headquartered in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau Expands Presence with New London Office
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in London, marking a strategic expansion into the UK market. This move further enhances our regional stronghold in German-speaking Europe, Iberia, Poland, and the Benelux region. Peter Eckersley is heading the office and will lead Ufenau’s development across the UK.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseKanalservice Group expands into the UK and Belgium
We are delighted to announce that Kanalservice Group (“KSG”), which is active in the field of underground infrastructure maintenance services, has successfully expanded into the United Kingdom and Belgium.
⤓ Download Press Release2023 was another landmark year for Ufenau
In a challenging market environment, our team demonstrated a high level of activity to create value for all Ufenau stakeholders.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseProteknia Fire and Ebrofrío join forces with CVS Group
Ufenau Capital Partners is delighted to announce that CVS Group, which invested in R&M in 2021, has acquired two companies with a solid track record: Proteknia Fire and Ebrofrío.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau wins "Best German, Austrian & Swiss LBO Fund" Award
Ufenau Capital Partners are honoured to announce that we won again the Gold Award for the “Best German, Austrian & Swiss LBO Fund”.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau closes Continuation Fund 4 at €450 million
Ufenau Capital Partners is pleased to announce the successful closing of the Ufenau Continuation 4, SLP at the hard cap of €450 million.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseMinerva Insights acquires Salvetti & Llombart
Ufenau Capital Partners is delighted to announce that Minerva Insights, a newly formed group, has completed its fourth investment by acquiring Salvetti & Llombart.
⤓ Download Press ReleasePromotion to Partner and office opening in Amsterdam
Ufenau Capital Partners is delighted to announce the promotion of Joaquín Alcalde to Partner.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in VIATAURUS
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Fund VII has acquired viataurus Group ("viataurus" or the “Group”), a leading full-service provider of security technology solutions for non-residential buildings, headquartered in Reinbek, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau is ranked as the number 1 performing buyout house in the DACH region
We are delighted to announce, that Ufenau Capital Partners has been ranked again among the top 20 firms which generated the best performance in the small-cap buyout segment globally.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau wins the Real Deals “Continental Regional House of the Year” Award
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau Capital Partners has been recognised as “Continental Regional House of the Year” at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2023.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseAltano Group expands its activities into the USA
We are delighted to announce that the Altano Group has acquired Avanti Equine Veterinary Partners (“Avanti”).
⤓ Download Press ReleaseConecta RC and Amber Marketing join forces with Marktest
We are delighted to announce that the group supported by the Fund Ufenau VII Asset Light (“Group”), which acquired a majority stake in Marktest in January, has incorporated Conecta RC and Amber Marketing in March with the aim to lead the market research space in Iberia.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau invests in MolenQ Industrial Services
We are delighted to announce that Ufenau has acquired a substantial stake in MolenQ Industrial Services ("MolenQ"), a leading Dutch lifting-, hoisting- and tools specialist headquartered in Voorschoten, in the Netherlands. With this investment the company will be empowered to accelerate its growth in its current and new markets.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseUfenau Capital Partners promotes Adrian Hess to Partner
Ufenau Capital Partners is delighted to announce the promotion of Adrian Hess to Partner.
⤓ Download Press ReleaseOur year 2022 in a nutshell
After a successful 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.
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