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Micro private equity in Germany
Micro private equity describes control investments in companies too small for institutional funds. In Germany that means roughly EUR 0.5–5m EBITDA — the band in which most succession cases actually sit.
How micro PE differs from classic PE
| Classic PE | Micro PE / GTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry EBITDA | EUR 5m+ | EUR 0.5–5m |
| Holding period | 3–7 years, fund life driven | Permanent capital, no forced exit |
| Value creation | Buy-and-build, leverage, multiple expansion | Operational: process automation, utilisation |
| Owner contact | Deal team, then portfolio team | Same three GPs throughout |
Why permanent capital matters to a seller
A fund with a ten-year life has to sell your company again, usually within five years, whether or not that is the right moment for the business. We do not. That removes the single most common concern owners raise: what happens to my people at the next exit.
Our buy-box in plain numbers
We only look at companies that fit a narrow, published profile. If your business matches it, a General Partner gets back to you personally with a qualified reply. If it does not, we say so instead of running a process.
- EBITDA between EUR 0.5m and EUR 5m, sustainable and documented
- B2B services: facility management, staffing and personnel services, IT services and managed services, logistics services
- Recurring or contract-based revenue, diversified customer base
- Germany-wide — headquarters in Hamburg, deals nationwide
- Majority stakes; full exit or staged handover both possible
- Not in scope: B2C retail, pure consulting built around one person, pre-revenue or turnaround situations
See whether we are the right buyer
A 20-minute call is usually enough to know.
Contact a General PartnerA more detailed German version of this topic is available at /micro-private-equity.