Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Generation Tech Partners?
GTP is an owner-led investment firm from Hamburg for business succession in the German Mittelstand. We acquire profitable, owner-managed B2B service companies with EBITDA of €0.5m to €5m and develop them over the long term. We invest only on our own account, from our own fund.
What does Generation Tech Partners do?
GTP buys companies itself and becomes the future shareholder. After the acquisition we take entrepreneurial responsibility and develop the business operationally and with AI. We usually hold a company for one fund generation. Strong performers we like to keep longer, for example through follow-on funds or other structures.
Which companies does Generation Tech Partners buy?
Profitable, owner-managed B2B service companies in Germany with EBITDA of €0.5m to €5m, preferably with recurring revenue and service or maintenance contracts. We look for succession situations with a majority acquisition, and for add-on acquisitions. Excluded: software companies, IT system houses, marketing and advertising agencies, law and tax firms, care services and security services.
What EBITDA size does Generation Tech Partners look for?
EBITDA of €0.5m to €5m. This is a size criterion only and says nothing about valuation or purchase price. Profitability, an owner-managed structure and headquarters in Germany also matter.
Is Generation Tech Partners an M&A advisor?
No. GTP invests only on its own account, from its own fund. We do not represent sellers, do not search for buyers on behalf of third parties and receive no success fees from sellers. M&A advisors are a valued deal channel for us and sit on the other side of the table.
Is Generation Tech Partners private equity?
Yes. We invest from our own fund, our partners work operationally in the companies and we use AI systematically.
How does selling a company to Generation Tech Partners work?
In five steps. 1. Confidential enquiry. We usually reply within 72 hours. 2. First call. 30 minutes with a Managing Partner. 3. Indicative offer. Within 2 to 4 weeks, under NDA if you wish. 4. Due diligence and contract. Closing usually 6 to 9 months after the first call. 5. Handover. You stay on as managing director for 6 to 24 months.
Can an owner stay invested after the sale?
Yes. A partial sale with a reinvestment is possible if GTP acquires the majority. The structure is agreed individually and follows the owner's goals and the situation of the company.
Can an owner exit completely?
Yes. A full acquisition is possible. An agreed handover period is usual so that team, customers and processes move over in an orderly way. If you wish, you stay on as interim managing director for 6 to 24 months.
Which sectors does Generation Tech Partners focus on?
Four core sectors: real-estate-related services; compliance, testing and certification; non-medical healthcare services; industrial service and maintenance. What matters is recurring revenue, a stable customer base and a service model with operational substance.
What is AI-enabled private equity?
AI is used as a systematic lever for value inside the portfolio company, in sales, operations and back office. At GTP this starts after closing and is funded and carried out from within the investment.
What happens after a company is sold to GTP?
The company stays independent and carries on. GTP takes responsibility as shareholder, invests in team, processes and technology and develops the company. We usually hold a company for one fund generation. Strong performers we like to keep longer, for example through follow-on funds or other structures.
Who are the Partners of Generation Tech Partners?
Daniel Szabo, Dr. Sebastian Herfurth and Elias Bitzer are the three Managing Partners. Daniel Szabo is also the AI Transformation Lead. Together they are responsible for investment decisions, transactions and the operational development of the companies.
Where is Generation Tech Partners based?
In Hamburg, Bei den Mühren 70, 20457 Hamburg, Germany. We invest across Germany in owner-managed B2B service companies.
What is Daniel Szabo's role?
Daniel Szabo is Managing Partner (AI Transformation Lead) with a focus on AI and operations. He is responsible for the operational development of the companies.
What is Dr. Sebastian Herfurth's role?
Dr. Sebastian Herfurth is Managing Partner with a focus on legal structuring, operations, business succession and the Mittelstand. He is responsible for the legal structuring of transactions and for working with owners.
What is Elias Bitzer's role?
Elias Bitzer is Managing Partner with a focus on private equity, finance, transactions and business succession. He is responsible for transaction processes, financing and working with institutional investors.
What are AI-enabled roll-ups?
AI-enabled roll-ups combine buy-and-build with systematic use of AI to build platforms from several Mittelstand companies and scale them operationally.
What is an AI buyout?
An AI buyout is the acquisition of an established company with the goal of improving processes, sales, back office and value creation systematically with artificial intelligence.
What is micro private equity?
Micro private equity means investments in profitable, small Mittelstand companies below the classic mid-market size.
How can I contact Generation Tech Partners?
Through the contact page at generationtech.partners/en/contact or by phone on +49 40 89741812.