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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 | Long-term, operationally driven |
| Value creation | Buy-and-build, leverage, multiple expansion | Operational: process automation, utilisation |
| Owner contact | Deal team, then portfolio team | Same three GPs throughout |
Why our long-term approach matters to a seller
We invest committed institutional fund capital and focus on sustainable operational development rather than short-term resale. Decisions about the company are made on operational merit, not on a preset timetable.
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.