We have been a trusted partner for medium-sized companies and entrepreneurs since 1995. As a medium-sized investment company with many years of experience and a high level of personal commitment, we support companies in the DACH-region in their further development and growth. Through five funds, we have received over €1.0 billion in equity commitments and made over 50 investments. We are currently investing €325 million in equity from our GEP V fund.

Wellington Partners is one of the most successful pan-European venture capital firms. With funds totalling over € 800 million, we have invested throughout Europe in companies that have the potential to become real market leaders for more than 15 years. We are committed to providing outstanding entrepreneurs with the necessary resources to fund their strategies. We typically lead financing rounds ranging from € 0.5 million to € 20 million. Depending on the maturity of the company, our own commitment can go as high as € 15 million. Providing funding is only one part of our business. After funding, the entrepreneurs we back have access to the advice and guidance of our complete team and our entire global network. Our investment professionals operate out of four offices, located in London, Munich, Zurich and Palo Alto. The pan-European and transatlantic makeup of our organisation enables us to support our portfolio in expanding globally. To date, Wellington Partners has invested in more than 100 companies throughout Europe. We have been a part of great successes as well as dismal failures. In our view, success has always been the result of a great idea executed by a great team with strong leadership and commitment; plus an enormous amount of hard work and an ounce of luck, the good fortune to be in the right place at right time.

We are experienced growth equity investors, operating across the UK and Europe, with a technology focus. We have been building businesses for 20 years, enabling founder led teams to achieve their ambitions. Providing investment, alongside expertise and access to an international network, our knowledgeable and down to earth team work hard to help management maximise company growth and value.

Founded in 1990 out of an industrial group, Investindustrial provides industrial expertise, operational focus, long term capital and global platforms to accelerate value creation and international expansion for its portfolio companies. Who We Are Founded in 1990 out of an industrial conglomerate and with more than €13 billion of raised fund capital, Investindustrial is one of Europe's leading independent investment groups focused on taking majority or control positions, in quality leading mid-market companies. A Unique Team Investindustrial operates with the support of one global cohesive team of more than 165 professionals representing 26 nationalities, based across offices in London, Lugano, Luxembourg, Madrid, New York, Paris, Shanghai. Investindustrial combines a deep understanding of its portfolio companies and their industries with a proven ability to partner with entrepreneurs and managers. This has resulted in a successful track record of developing businesses internationally, organically and through complementary add-on acquisitions. Investindustrial's mission is to actively develop its portfolio by offering a robust global platform: Business development: dedicated business development team operating on a global basis assists portfolio companies in organic and inorganic expansion efforts, with a focus on internationalization. Investor relations and syndication: ensures engagement with high-quality institutional investors and enables Investindustrial to work proactively with limited partners in between as well as during fundraisings. The team also works closely with investors on co-investment opportunities. ESG: focuses on developing best-in-class sustainable solutions for the portfolio companies and Investindustrial as a firm, with the aim of creating long-term value. Debt capital markets: responsible for arranging competitive acquisition financing and refinancing packages. Digitisation: works with the advisory teams and portfolio companies to assess any risks and opportunities in traditional companies due to the changing technological landscape, with the aim of developing digitisation strategies for portfolio companies. What We Offer Investindustrial provides industrial expertise, operational focus, long term capital and global platforms to accelerate value creation and international expansion in addition to improve operational efficiency for its portfolio companies. How We Operate Investindustrial operates with an entrepreneurial and industrially-driven approach through independently managed investment holding and advisory companies with strong sector and industrial expertise.

Quilvest Capital Partners is a leading global investment firm, focused exclusively on the mid-market. As one of the earliest pioneers in the alternative investment industry, we pride ourselves on our rich and extensive history, with decades of experience deploying capital across multiple business cycles and environments. We operate four investment strategies: Primaries, Co-investments & Secondaries, Buyout, Real Estate and Private Debt. With six offices around the world, our team is well-positioned to identify the global trends and themes that underpin each of our investment strategies. We overlay this thematic approach with an extensive global network of highly valued relationships, enabling us to identify and invest in the most attractive opportunities. Our heritage dates back more than a century to 1917, managing the wealth of our founding shareholder, the Bemberg family, which we continue to do today. As the custodian of our founder’s wealth, we ensure we are fully aligned with all those across the globe who entrust us with their capital.

Astorg is a leading pan-European private equity firm with over €22 billion of assets under management. Astorg works with entrepreneurs and management teams to acquire market leading global companies headquartered in Europe or the US, providing them with the strategic guidance, governance and capital they need to achieve their growth goals. Enjoying a distinct entrepreneurial culture, a long-term shareholder perspective and a lean decision-making body, Astorg has valuable industry expertise in healthcare, software, technology, business services and technology-based industrial companies. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Astorg has offices in London, Paris, New York, Frankfurt, and Milan. Astorg employs over 170 people, half of whom are members of the investment team.

IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €16.5 billion of capital and invested in over 180 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.

Motion Equity Partners is a long-standing European mid-market private equity firm. Motion Equity Partners has an experienced team of investment professionals in Paris. The firm targets majority or minority investments up to €300m in enterprise value, working in partnership with management teams to extract untapped value. The firm track record demonstrates the successful conduct of many operations in the past. Motion is a strong backer for management teams who are ambitious for growth, change and development. By bringing its business expertise to its investments, Motion accelerates success.

Partners Group is a global private markets firm with USD 149 billion in assets under management and c1,800 professionals across 21 offices worldwide. We seek to generate superior returns through capitalizing on thematic growth trends and transforming attractive businesses and assets into market leaders. As a committed, responsible investor, we aim to deliver lasting, positive impact for all our stakeholders. We provide an innovative range of bespoke client solutions to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private individuals globally.

We are a pre-eminent private equity firm, investing in market-leading companies across the globe. Our unique perspective in realising opportunities and forging dynamic partnerships is at the foundation of PAI. Unrivalled longevity in our core sectors provides the highest levels of knowledge and experience - supported by our influential local and international networks. Our teams look to build not only bigger businesses - but better businesses. Sector-leading companies creating sustainable value for all.