Active Equity Management

About The Fund

Active Equity Management is a family office based in Munich, Germany, which extends its expertise into private equity and growth investments. They specifically target the production and service sectors, implying a broad investment scope within these realms. On their website—translated from German—they describe their core function as acquiring companies faced with succession challenges. They employ a unique combination of independent, long-term capital and management resources seasoned with entrepreneurial experience to continue the legacy of the original owners. Their investment thesis revolves around the belief that active management paired with private investment capital presents substantial development opportunities for mid-sized companies. Consequently, they not only provide financial resources to their investments but also offer experienced and committed executives willing to assume leadership roles within the company if necessary.Active Equity Management boasts a robust track record, with more than 10 transactions in the past five years, most of which revolved around succession situations and carve-outs. The firm manages a workforce exceeding 800 employees across its group of companies, which indicates its sizeable impact on its portfolio companies. Fundamental to their philosophy is the provision of over 100 million euros of independent capital for future investments, with no ties to funds or fixed durations. They focus on established industries with moderate growth rates and stable market positions as well as high-growth and trend segments with potential growth rates above 10% and significant market potential.Their team is comprised of individuals with a deep entrepreneurial background such as Christian Binder, Dr. Wolf-Sebastian Zylka, and Silke Eineder, who bring diverse experiences from company leadership to advisory roles. Their website also showcases past investments, detailing motivations behind the acquisitions and their goals such as carve-outs, growth phases, and succession scenarios across various sectors, which portrays their adaptability and strategic approach to investment.