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Protect Your Legacy.
Shape The Future.

Generation Tech Partners specializes in transitioning small-sized businesses to visionary successors—preserving your life’s work while transforming companies into future market leaders.
SECURE YOUR LEGACY
BECOME A SUCCESSOR
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Small Businesses:
The Backbone of Progress

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Driving Growth, Innovation, and Resilience
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are more than just
enterprises—they are the engines of innovation, job creation,
and economic growth. Yet, many of these businesses are at a
crossroads, facing leadership transitions and the challenges of
modernization.

At Generation Tech Partners, we see SMBs not as businesses to
maintain but as opportunities to transform. By integrating
cutting-edge AI, operational excellence, and visionary
leadership, we unlock their full potential—helping them become
future market leaders on a global scale.

Reimagining SMBs with AI and Visionary Leadership

Our mission is to acquire and revitalize SMBs from retiring owners, turning them into high-performing, techenabled organizations. With the power of AI and proven entrepreneurial expertise, we drive growth and uncover opportunities that traditional methods often overlook. Together, we ensure that these vital businesses continue to thrive and shape the economy for years to come.

A Unique Opportunity: Business Succession

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A Generational Shift – A Critical Moment
Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers retire, and nearly 50% of
mid-sized businesses are led by individuals over the age of 55.
Without a clear succession plan, these businesses risk
closure—putting jobs, communities, and economic stability in
jeopardy.

Generation Tech Partners ensures these businesses don’t just
survive but thrive. We offer:

Legacy Preservation:
Protecting the culture and values that define each business.

Strategic Modernization: Leveraging AI-driven tools and strategies to streamline operations and drive growth.

Visionary Leadership:
Empowering entrepreneurial leaders to navigate challenges and foster innovation.

APPLY AS A LEADER
OUR SUCCESSION SOLUTIONS

From Legacy to Leadership:
Our Proven Process

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Identifying High-Potential Businesses

We focus on SMBs with strong foundations and unrealized
opportunities, particularly those in leadership transitions.

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Modernizing Operations

Through advanced tools and tailored strategies, we optimize processes while honoring the company’s unique identity.

Visionary Leaders People

Empowering Visionary Leaders

Our experienced advisory board supports new CEOs in driving agility, innovation, and sustainable success while preserving the company’s legacy.

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Fostering Growth & Innovation

We cultivate a culture of excellence and creativity to transform SMBs into market leaders.

Preserving Traditions. Building the Future.

At Generation Tech Partners, we are a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with decades
of experience scaling businesses across digital, industrial, and traditional sectors.
Our mission: bridge generations by preserving the legacies of retiring owners while
empowering the next wave ofleaders to drive growth and innovation.

Dr. Sebastian Herfurth

GENERAL PARTNER, FOUNDER

Sebastian is a digital serial entrepreneur in fintech, insurtech, and proptech. A lawyer by education with a family background in entrepreneurship, he co-founded Friendsurance and leads SPMH Ventures, scaling digital ventures with expertise in M&A and venture growth.

Daniel Szabo

GENERAL PARTNER, FOUNDER

Daniel is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive expertise in AI and scaling SMEs. He built Europe’s largest corporate AI venture studio, establishing it as a leader in innovation across industries. As founder of Einhorn Venture Lab, he launched transformative AI-driven startups, leveraging strategic M&A and driving growth.
Elias Bitzer

GENERAL PARTNER, FOUNDER

Elias brings over twelve years of experience in finance with a focus on small and mid-cap private equity. As a Partner at Afinum, he led numerous succession-driven transactions in the German and Swiss Mittelstand and also operates as a deal-by-deal investor, including through Rigeto. He also contributes technological expertise from his role as Strategic Advisor & Interim CFO at LIQID – one of Europe’s leading wealth tech platforms. His blend of capital access, SME experience, and tech fluency directly supports Generation Tech Partners’ strategy.

Dr. Benjamin Ullrich

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER,
Founding & Managing Partner YPOG
Benjamin is a founding partner of YPOG, the leading venture capital law firm in the DACH region. Recognized for his negotiation expertise and deep industry knowledge, he advises top clients on complex transactions. Committed to innovation, he supports the growth of Germany’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems with strategic legal solutions.
Christian Mohr
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER,
MD & COO UnternehmerTUM
Christian is a strategic leader and Managing Director at Unternehmer TUM, Europe’s leading innovation hub, where he fosters collaboration between startups, corporates, and academia. Deeply committed to addressing the succession gap, he focuses on sustainable solutions for family businesses, ensuring their resilience and long-term success.

Why It Matters

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SMBs Are the Foundation of Our Economy
Small and mid-sized businesses drive innovation, provide millions of jobs, and fuel economic stability. However, they face mounting challenges:

74% of SMBs lack a succession plan, putting their futures at risk.

60% of jobs depend on these businesses.

€60 billion in potential economic value could be unlocked
through strategic modernization.

At Generation Tech Partners, we bridge this gap—ensuring
these businesses thrive under visionary leadership while
shaping the future of the global economy.